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.
Milwaukee stolen car chaos; confrontation ends in crashes
Video circulating online shows a stolen car crashing near Capitol Drive and Teutonia Avenue in Milwaukee after police say the vehicle’s owners confronted the suspected thief, who ran from the scene.
Video circulating online shows a stolen car crashing near Capitol Drive and Teutonia Avenue in Milwaukee after police say the vehicle’s owners confronted the suspected thief, who ran from the scene.
Milwaukee stolen car chaos; confrontation ends in crashes
Video circulating online shows a stolen car crashing near Capitol Drive and Teutonia Avenue in Milwaukee after police say the vehicle’s owners confronted the suspected thief, who ran from the scene.
Video circulating online shows a stolen car crashing near Capitol Drive and Teutonia Avenue in Milwaukee after police say the vehicle’s owners confronted the suspected thief, who ran from the scene.
Milwaukee Weather: Spotty rain showers, foggy on Thursday
Cloudy with spotty light rain showers overnight. Temperatures dropping into the 30s. Foggy on Thursday with dense fog at times throughout the day. A few spotty rain showers as well. Highs in the upper 30s along the lake, low 40s inland.
Cloudy with spotty light rain showers overnight. Temperatures dropping into the 30s. Foggy on Thursday with dense fog at times throughout the day. A few spotty rain showers as well. Highs in the upper 30s along the lake, low 40s inland.
‘The Masked Singer’: Eggplant eliminated; here’s who it is
Eggplant was unmasked on “The Masked Singer" after “Ozzfest Night." The celebrity behind the costume was a familiar soap star with decades on TV.
Eggplant was unmasked on “The Masked Singer" after “Ozzfest Night." The celebrity behind the costume was a familiar soap star with decades on TV.
Fond du Lac County crash: Driver ejected, arrested for OWI
A Fond du Lac County man was hospitalized with serious injuries and arrested for operating while intoxicated after a crash on Wednesday, March 4.
A Fond du Lac County man was hospitalized with serious injuries and arrested for operating while intoxicated after a crash on Wednesday, March 4.
Fredonia crash: Man flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries
One person was flown to a hospital with life-threatening injuries after an Ozaukee County crash on Wednesday afternoon, March 4.
One person was flown to a hospital with life-threatening injuries after an Ozaukee County crash on Wednesday afternoon, March 4.
Milwaukee U-Haul fire: tenant seeks access to family items pre-demolition
A month after a fire damaged a Milwaukee U-Haul storage facility, a tenant says she still can't access family memorabilia as city records show the owner wants to tear it down.
A month after a fire damaged a Milwaukee U-Haul storage facility, a tenant says she still can't access family memorabilia as city records show the owner wants to tear it down.
Racine home drug bust; children test positive for drugs, 2 charged
Two Racine residents face felony charges after police say drugs, firearms and trafficking evidence were found in a home where two children tested positive for cocaine, and the younger also tested positive for fentanyl.
Two Racine residents face felony charges after police say drugs, firearms and trafficking evidence were found in a home where two children tested positive for cocaine, and the younger also tested positive for fentanyl.
Two young unidentified Black girls found dead inside buried suitcases in Ohio
Police in Cleveland, Ohio, are asking the public for tips after two young Black girls were found dead inside separate suitcases buried in shallow graves on Monday.
Police in Cleveland, Ohio, are asking the public for tips after two young Black girls were found dead inside separate suitcases buried in shallow graves on Monday.
Sexual assaults involving strangers, weapons rare
Milwaukee County prosecutors charged two men this week with either sexually assaulting or attempting to sexually assault a stranger at gunpoint.
Milwaukee County prosecutors charged two men this week with either sexually assaulting or attempting to sexually assault a stranger at gunpoint.
Senate fails to pass war powers resolution
In a vote Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution which gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.
In a vote Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution which gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.
Wisconsin couple stranded in Dubai; flight grounded due to 'Epic Fury'
A family wedding in India was picture-perfect. But the journey back to Wisconsin has been nothing short of a nightmare.
A family wedding in India was picture-perfect. But the journey back to Wisconsin has been nothing short of a nightmare.
Milwaukee police chase leads to wanted suspect's arrest
Milwaukee police arrested a wanted man after a police chase across the city's north side on Tuesday night.
Milwaukee police arrested a wanted man after a police chase across the city's north side on Tuesday night.
Muskego Taco Bell gun charge; man had expired CCW permit: complaint
A 48-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of carrying a concealed weapon during an altercation at a Muskego Taco Bell on Monday, March 2.
A 48-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of carrying a concealed weapon during an altercation at a Muskego Taco Bell on Monday, March 2.
Minnesota Fraud: Walz, Ellison testify before House Oversight Committee
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.
Hegseth says US submarine sank Iranian warship in international waters
The U.S. and Israel struck Tehran and other Iranian cities in airstrikes on the fifth day of the war with Iran. Here's what you need to know.
The U.S. and Israel struck Tehran and other Iranian cities in airstrikes on the fifth day of the war with Iran. Here's what you need to know.