Milwaukee Police Department facial covering policy change

The Milwaukee Common Council announced the Milwaukee Police Department will adopt an addition to its Uniform Standard Operating Procedure that explicitly prohibits the use of facial coverings.

Congress set to debate war powers as Iran conflict is already unfolding

The U.S. Congress is preparing to open a war powers debate over President Donald Trump’s authority to strike Iran even as the bombing is already underway and the country is effectively at war.

Freedom Plane National Tour brings founding documents to 8 cities for America 250

As part of America’s 250th birthday, some original founding-era documents are leaving Washington, D.C. together for the first time ever to go on a historic 8-city tour. Here are the details.

Here's where things stand after the US, Israeli strikes on Iran

After the U.S. and Israel targeted Iran in attacks during the weekend, there are concerns of a broader regional war after Iranian strikes hit Israel and U.S. military bases in the region and Gulf nations.

Academies of Racine at Horlick junior flying high with excitement

Brooks Jackson, a junior at the Academies of Racine at Horlick, could drone on and on about all of his athletic involvements. But a recent achievement has him flying high with excitement.

High School Hot Shot: Brooks Jackson
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Brooks Jackson, a junior at the Academies of Racine at Horlick, could drone on and on about all of his athletic involvements. But a recent achievement has him flying high with excitement. 

North Carolina woman arrested nearly 50 years after baby found dead in landfill

Nearly five decades after a newborn baby girl was found dead in a trash bag at a Columbus County, North Carolina, landfill, authorities have arrested 69-year-old Cathy McKee.

Eric Clapton at Fiserv Forum on Sept. 13; tickets on sale March 6

Eric Clapton will perform at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Sept. 13. Joining him on tour will be special guest Jimmie Vaughan.

Austin 6th Street shooting: FBI probes attack as terrorism after 3 killed, 14 injured

Three people, including the gunman, were killed, and 14 others were wounded in a mass shooting outside a bar in Austin's bustling Sixth Street entertainment district early Sunday morning that authorities said may have ties to terrorism.

Milwaukee fatal shooting; 47-year-old killed near Deer District

A 47-year-old was shot and killed just after 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Vel R. Phillips and State in Milwaukee’s Deer District as thousands attended nearby events, and police say the suspect remains at large.

Family: Father, son, dog killed in Brookfield house fire
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A father, his adult son and the family dog were killed in a Saturday morning, Feb. 28, house fire on Brookdale Drive in Brookfield, and three responding officers were injured as the cause remains under investigation.

47-year-old killed in Milwaukee's Deer District
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A 47-year-old was shot and killed just after 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Vel R. Phillips and State in Milwaukee’s Deer District as thousands attended nearby events, and police say the suspect remains at large.

Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Antonio Brown arrested

A Milwaukee homicide suspect listed among Wisconsin’s Most Wanted was arrested in Oshkosh by a U.S. Marshals task force working with local police on Wednesday, April 15.

Milwaukee Weather: Sunny Monday, total lunar eclipse Tuesday AM

Mostly clear overnight. Temperatures dropping through the 20s. Mostly sunny on Monday with highs in the mid-40s inland, upper 30s near the lake.

Baconfest sizzles at Potawatomi Casino Hotel
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The 14th annual Bacon Fest brought smoky flavors and big crowds to Potawatomi Casino Hotel on Sunday, March 1. Photojournalist Gabrielle Zemplinski takes us inside the fan-favorite festival celebrating everything bacon.