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.
Government contracter accused of stealing $46M in cryptocurrency from US Marshals
A U.S. contractor accused of stealing $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U.S. Marshals Service was arrested in Saint Martin. Here’s what we know.
A U.S. contractor accused of stealing $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U.S. Marshals Service was arrested in Saint Martin. Here’s what we know.
Frito-Lay Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips recalled
Frito-Lay is recalling select Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle chips in several states after possible undeclared milk contamination. Here's what to know.
Frito-Lay is recalling select Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle chips in several states after possible undeclared milk contamination. Here's what to know.
Milwaukee hit-and-run sends car into building, suspect sought
Milwaukee police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into another car, causing that car to then hit a building on Wednesday night.
Milwaukee police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into another car, causing that car to then hit a building on Wednesday night.
Target CEO hopes to earn back customer trust, plans to open new stores
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Six Flags to sell 7 of its amusement parks in $331M deal: See the list
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
America 250: Canadian National Railway Company unveils two commemorative locomotives as tribute to US
The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is paying tribute to the United States’ 250th anniversary of its independence with two commemorative locomotives.
The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is paying tribute to the United States’ 250th anniversary of its independence with two commemorative locomotives.
Open Record: After The Boom
Construction has halted on a Milwaukee high-rise touted as the "world's tallest mass timber building." The future of the 31-story apartment building on the bank of the Milwaukee River downtown is not the only one in doubt. A growing list of major construction projects in and around Milwaukee are now in limbo.
Construction has halted on a Milwaukee high-rise touted as the "world's tallest mass timber building." The future of the 31-story apartment building on the bank of the Milwaukee River downtown is not the only one in doubt. A growing list of major construction projects in and around Milwaukee are now in limbo.
New ‘Milwaukee County Center for Youth’ officially opens
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was joined by county, state, and local leaders to officially open the new Milwaukee County Center for Youth.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was joined by county, state, and local leaders to officially open the new Milwaukee County Center for Youth.
Women found dead on Utah hiking trail; suspect arrested after manhunt, police say
A suspect is in custody after three women were found dead in Utah, two on a hiking trail and one in a home near Capitol Reef National Park.
A suspect is in custody after three women were found dead in Utah, two on a hiking trail and one in a home near Capitol Reef National Park.
NASA Force: Space agency launches initiative to recruit engineers and technologists
NASA has joined forces with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on a new mission to recruit engineers and technologists.
NASA has joined forces with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on a new mission to recruit engineers and technologists.
Britney Spears arrested for alleged DUI in California
Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.
Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.
SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Mother dies shielding her child from three dogs
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Easter Bunny bouncing his way to Brookfield Square; what to know
The Easter Bunny is bouncing his way to Brookfield Square starting on Thursday, March 12.
The Easter Bunny is bouncing his way to Brookfield Square starting on Thursday, March 12.
Milwaukee police chase policy; city leaders push for more changes
There's another push for changes to the Milwaukee Police Department's pursuit policy – and it's different from the restrictions the department implemented last month.
There's another push for changes to the Milwaukee Police Department's pursuit policy – and it's different from the restrictions the department implemented last month.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
2005 Milwaukee cold case solved, 1982 case still cold
The Milwaukee Police Department solved a cold case identifying Thomas Schaffer, missing since 2005, and are now asking for help identifying a young woman found in the Milwaukee River in 1982.
The Milwaukee Police Department solved a cold case identifying Thomas Schaffer, missing since 2005, and are now asking for help identifying a young woman found in the Milwaukee River in 1982.
Milwaukee cold case solved; police now seek help identifying 1982 Jane Doe
The Milwaukee Police Department solved a cold case identifying Thomas Schaffer, missing since 2005, and are now asking for help identifying a young woman found in the Milwaukee River in 1982.
The Milwaukee Police Department solved a cold case identifying Thomas Schaffer, missing since 2005, and are now asking for help identifying a young woman found in the Milwaukee River in 1982.
Border Patrol chase; Greenfield man killed by Texas authorities
Authorities say a Greenfield, Wis., man was shot and killed by police in Texas on Wednesday, March 4, after fleeing a Border Patrol checkpoint and firing at officers and civilian vehicles during a chase.
Authorities say a Greenfield, Wis., man was shot and killed by police in Texas on Wednesday, March 4, after fleeing a Border Patrol checkpoint and firing at officers and civilian vehicles during a chase.