Nearly 20,000 children's handwriting practice kits recalled for injury risk from lead exposure
Nearly 20,000 children’s handwriting kits have been recalled after pens were found to contain unsafe levels of lead. Here’s what to know.
Nearly 20,000 children’s handwriting kits have been recalled after pens were found to contain unsafe levels of lead. Here’s what to know.
Mother of 2 girls found buried in suitcases charged with murder
The mother of two young girls who were found inside suitcases and buried in shallow graves was charged with aggravated murder on Thursday, police said.
The mother of two young girls who were found inside suitcases and buried in shallow graves was charged with aggravated murder on Thursday, police said.
Milwaukee shooting Thursday; 'gun battle' leads to 2 arrests
The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a “gun battle” near 90th and Villard that led to two arrests on Thursday afternoon, March 5.
The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a “gun battle” near 90th and Villard that led to two arrests on Thursday afternoon, March 5.
DOJ signals it’s still digging into Biden autopen use despite reports probe fizzled
The Department of Justice indicated Thursday it is still investigating the legality of former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen despite reports that the probe has been shelved because prosecutors have been unable to identify any criminal charges to bring.
The Department of Justice indicated Thursday it is still investigating the legality of former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen despite reports that the probe has been shelved because prosecutors have been unable to identify any criminal charges to bring.
Milwaukee County funeral home debt; officials move to collect fees
Milwaukee County may pursue collections or legal action against funeral homes that owe unpaid Medical Examiner fees, with records showing at least 18 homes have balances exceeding $25,000.
Milwaukee County may pursue collections or legal action against funeral homes that owe unpaid Medical Examiner fees, with records showing at least 18 homes have balances exceeding $25,000.
Milwaukee Aurora Sinai shooting, wand screening not done properly
We’re getting new updates into the Aurora Sinai Medical Center shooting that left one man in critical condition. The attorney for the victim's family is calling the shooting “random and unprovoked."
We’re getting new updates into the Aurora Sinai Medical Center shooting that left one man in critical condition. The attorney for the victim's family is calling the shooting “random and unprovoked."
Menomonee Falls man found safe, had been last seen at airport
The Menomonee Falls Police Department asked for the public's help to find a missing and endangered man.
The Menomonee Falls Police Department asked for the public's help to find a missing and endangered man.
Franklin house fire on S. Scepter Drive; several cats rescued
The Franklin Fire Department is investigating the cause of a house fire on S. Scepter Drive on Thursday morning, March 5.
The Franklin Fire Department is investigating the cause of a house fire on S. Scepter Drive on Thursday morning, March 5.
Man dies after sneaking into closed section of popular national park
A 33-year-old Hawaii man is dead after entering a closed section of Kīlauea caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, triggering an overnight search and rescue operation in steep, hazardous terrain, officials said.
A 33-year-old Hawaii man is dead after entering a closed section of Kīlauea caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, triggering an overnight search and rescue operation in steep, hazardous terrain, officials said.
Former Green Bay Packers President, CEO Bob Harlan has died after illness
Bob Harlan, who was president and CEO of the Green Bay Packers from 1989 to 2008, has died following a brief illness, the Packers reported on Thursday, March 5. Harlan was 89 years old.
Bob Harlan, who was president and CEO of the Green Bay Packers from 1989 to 2008, has died following a brief illness, the Packers reported on Thursday, March 5. Harlan was 89 years old.
Illegal dumping plagues closed Milwaukee Pick 'n Save
Neighbors say since a Milwaukee Pick 'n Save at 35th and North closed in 2025, the parking lot has been filling up, but not with cars or people. It has been attracting illegal dumpers.
Neighbors say since a Milwaukee Pick 'n Save at 35th and North closed in 2025, the parking lot has been filling up, but not with cars or people. It has been attracting illegal dumpers.
House rejects Iran war powers resolution
The U.S. House has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Trump from further attacks on Iran without congressional approval.
The U.S. House has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Trump from further attacks on Iran without congressional approval.
Milwaukee hit-and-run collision with motorcyclist; woman pleads guilty
A 20-year-old Milwaukee woman pleaded guilty on Thursday, March 5, to charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a man without a leg in August 2025.
A 20-year-old Milwaukee woman pleaded guilty on Thursday, March 5, to charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a man without a leg in August 2025.
Milwaukee's This Is It! bar approved for Wisconsin historic marker
Milwaukee’s This Is It! bar has been approved for a Wisconsin historic marker, honoring the longtime LGBTQ+ gathering place that closed in 2025 after nearly 57 years in operation.
Milwaukee’s This Is It! bar has been approved for a Wisconsin historic marker, honoring the longtime LGBTQ+ gathering place that closed in 2025 after nearly 57 years in operation.
RFK Jr faces pushback after questioning safety of Dunkin’, Starbucks sugary drinks
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
Waukesha homicides: Nikita Casap sentenced for 2025 killings
Nikita Casap was sentenced to life in prison for killing his mother and stepfather inside their village of Waukesha home.
Nikita Casap was sentenced to life in prison for killing his mother and stepfather inside their village of Waukesha home.
2026 Milwaukee Irish Fest entertainment lineup released
Milwaukee Irish Fest returns to Maier Festival Park from Aug. 13–16, 2026. On Thursday, March 5, organizers unveiled the 2026 entertainment lineup for the festival.
Milwaukee Irish Fest returns to Maier Festival Park from Aug. 13–16, 2026. On Thursday, March 5, organizers unveiled the 2026 entertainment lineup for the festival.
Trump removes Kristi Noem from Homeland Security post
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
Iran attacks Israel and US bases as war intensifies
Iran attacked Israel and American bases on Thursday and has threatened the United States for torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.
Iran attacked Israel and American bases on Thursday and has threatened the United States for torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.
TikTok ban arson at Grothman's office, man sentenced to prison
The man convicted of setting a fire at U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman's office due to last year's short-lived TikTok ban was sentenced to prison.
The man convicted of setting a fire at U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman's office due to last year's short-lived TikTok ban was sentenced to prison.