Buc-ee's Community Partnership Agreement considered by Oak Creek
City of Oak Creek leaders will gather on Tuesday evening, Aug. 18 to consider a community partnership agreement with Buc-ee's. Construction of a travel plaza at I-94 and Elm Road is already underway, and Andrew Vickers, Oak Creek City Administrator, joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about what's at stake.
City of Oak Creek leaders will gather on Tuesday evening, Aug. 18 to consider a community partnership agreement with Buc-ee's. Construction of a travel plaza at I-94 and Elm Road is already underway, and Andrew Vickers, Oak Creek City Administrator, joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about what's at stake.
Childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, including in the Midwest
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Brown Deer missing 14-year-old girl found safe
UPDATE: Brown Deer police say 14-year-old Ma’kya Jackson was found safe.
UPDATE: Brown Deer police say 14-year-old Ma’kya Jackson was found safe.
Texas mom arrested after scared 6-year-old left alone at Florida park
A Texas mom was arrested after police say her 6-year-old son was found alone and scared at a Florida park.
A Texas mom was arrested after police say her 6-year-old son was found alone and scared at a Florida park.
ICE proposes offering insurance for local police that arrest immigrants
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.
Cancer treatment delays surge across US as doctor warns system ‘needs fixing immediately’
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
Waukesha Meijer hostage situation, police shooting; man charged
Prosecutors charged a man with six felonies in connection to the hostage situation and officer-involved shooting that happened at the Waukesha Meijer.
Prosecutors charged a man with six felonies in connection to the hostage situation and officer-involved shooting that happened at the Waukesha Meijer.
Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
Man arrested in Milwaukee stabbing; 1 seriously injured
A 61-year-old man was arrested in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Aug. 18, in connection with a stabbing.
A 61-year-old man was arrested in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Aug. 18, in connection with a stabbing.
Sheboygan County boater rescued after falling into Lake Michigan
Emergency responders on Sunday, Aug. 16 rescued a boater who had fallen into Lake Michigan in Sheboygan County.
Emergency responders on Sunday, Aug. 16 rescued a boater who had fallen into Lake Michigan in Sheboygan County.
Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Fond du Lac County chase; man arrested after hours-long cornfield search
A 40-year-old man was arrested on Monday after leading Fond du Lac County authorities on a roughly 12.6-mile pursuit. During the chase, the suspect abandoned the vehicle and ran into a cornfield.
A 40-year-old man was arrested on Monday after leading Fond du Lac County authorities on a roughly 12.6-mile pursuit. During the chase, the suspect abandoned the vehicle and ran into a cornfield.
Southeast Wisconsin weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued Tuesday
The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk for a few strong to severe storms during the afternoon and evening on Tuesday, Aug. 18. This covers all of southern Wisconsin.
The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk for a few strong to severe storms during the afternoon and evening on Tuesday, Aug. 18. This covers all of southern Wisconsin.
Jefferson County burglary, suspect arrested after item listed online
Authorities in Jefferson County arrested a person following a burglary, after they found one of the stolen items listed for sale online.
Authorities in Jefferson County arrested a person following a burglary, after they found one of the stolen items listed for sale online.
Measles in Wisconsin, cases rising as school season approaches
Concern is growing over a measles outbreak in the state. Health officials are investigating more than 20 suspected cases in western Wisconsin.
Concern is growing over a measles outbreak in the state. Health officials are investigating more than 20 suspected cases in western Wisconsin.
Measles in Wisconsin, cases rising as school season approaches
Concern is growing over a measles outbreak in the state. Health officials are investigating more than 20 suspected cases in western Wisconsin.
Concern is growing over a measles outbreak in the state. Health officials are investigating more than 20 suspected cases in western Wisconsin.
Family identifies local rapper as Milwaukee shooting victim
Two people are dead and a 28-year-old is in custody after a deadly shooting near a warehouse in Milwaukee on Monday afternoon, Aug. 17.
Two people are dead and a 28-year-old is in custody after a deadly shooting near a warehouse in Milwaukee on Monday afternoon, Aug. 17.
Milwaukee fire near 18th and Mineral, house uninhabitable
A multifamily home in Milwaukee is uninhabitable after a fire tore through the attic on Monday evening, Aug. 17.
A multifamily home in Milwaukee is uninhabitable after a fire tore through the attic on Monday evening, Aug. 17.
Milwaukee Weather: Quiet overnight, t-storm chances return Tuesday
Partly cloudy overnight with temperatures settling in the 60s by sunrise. Increasing clouds on Tuesday with a chance for afternoon/evening showers and t-storms. A few could be strong. Highs in the upper 70s. A cold front will move through Tuesday night. Partly sunny on Wednesday with highs in the upper 70s near the lake, lower 80s inland.
Partly cloudy overnight with temperatures settling in the 60s by sunrise. Increasing clouds on Tuesday with a chance for afternoon/evening showers and t-storms. A few could be strong. Highs in the upper 70s. A cold front will move through Tuesday night. Partly sunny on Wednesday with highs in the upper 70s near the lake, lower 80s inland.
Missing and endangered person found dead: Wauwatosa police
Wauwatosa police need your help in finding a missing person, 25-year-old Bryan Adorno Sanchez.
Wauwatosa police need your help in finding a missing person, 25-year-old Bryan Adorno Sanchez.