Homicide rates dropped in most US cities last year, report finds

Homicide rates are at their lowest in decades in most U.S. cities, according to a new study from the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice.

Madison carjacking: Vehicle into Lake Monona, suspect wanted

Madison police are looking for a man who they suspect of stealing a vehicle and driving it into Lake Monona on Thursday morning, Jan. 22.

FDA approves drug to treat dogs with idiopathic epilepsy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug to control seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, a type of seizure disorder without a known cause.

Summerfest 2026; Myles Smith special guest for Ed Sheeran concert

British singer-songwriter Myles Smith has been added to the lineup as special guest for the Ed Sheeran concert on Thursday, June 25.

Outpost Natural Foods; new healthy recipes that won’t break the bank

Brian Kramp is at Outpost Natural Foods where compostable packaging, refillable options and soil-health-forward labels are changing the landscape.

Admirals shut out by Griffins; head to Minnesota for outdoor game

Goalie Michal Postava stopped 19 shots to lead the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 3-0 win over the Milwaukee Admirals Wednesday at Van Andel Arena.

Pewaukee racer competes for NASCAR Truck Series ride on reality show

A 24-year-old Pewaukee racer is competing on a national reality show where the winner earns a full-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ride this season, airing on FOX6.

Wisconsin governor’s race; Democratic candidates debate key issues

Seven Democratic candidates shared the stage in Milwaukee at a Main Street Action forum as Wisconsin’s first open governor’s race since 2010 begins to take shape, and talked several topics, including immigration.

Former Northridge Mall site; city explores long-term redevelopment options

Milwaukee leaders are seeking public input on redevelopment plans for the former Northridge Mall site, exploring options beyond retail while emphasizing long-term investment in youth and community needs.

Brewers send Freddy Peralta, Tobias Myers to Mets in prospect deal

The Milwaukee Brewers traded Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers to the Mets for top prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat, with the team saying they are reshaping the roster while adding young talent for the future.

Milwaukee Weather: Snow tonight, extreme cold Friday

Extreme Cold Warning for all of SE WI from 12am-1pm on Friday for AM wind chills -35 to -45. Snow will move out of southern areas overnight. The wind will really pick up after 10pm with WNW gusts over 30mph. Temperatures in the teens by morning. Mostly cloudy and windy with flurries on Thursday. Wind chills below 0 all day.

Milwaukee U-Haul storage facility fire; crews battle 5-alarm blaze

Multiple Milwaukee firefighters responded to a large commercial fire Wednesday night, Jan. 21, near Barclay and Orchard at a U-Haul Moving & Storage facility in Walker’s Point, with crews working to contain the flames.

‘The Masked Singer’: Who are Handyman, Scarab?

“Clueless" Night brought a double elimination to “The Masked Singer." Here’s who was under the masks.

Uvalde school shooting trial: Jury finds Gonzales 'not guilty' on all 29 counts

After nine days of testimony and a trial that reignited the painful memories of the May 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre, a jury has reached a verdict in the case of former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales.

Wisconsin winter weather advisory Wednesday, Jan. 21

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for parts of southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday night, Jan. 21.