Forged threats against Trump, Milwaukee man sentenced to prison

A Milwaukee man was sentenced to prison for forging threats against President Trump in an attempt to get a victim deported and avoid trial.

Battling breast cancer; Wisconsin bill could save many lives
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A new Wisconsin bill would require insurance companies to cover supplemental breast cancer screenings (MRIs/ultrasounds) with no co-pays for women with dense breast tissue or high-risk factors.

Marquette University sex assault; suspect in custody, wanted in separate case

A man is in custody in connection to a Marquette University sexual assault earlier this month, and the man has been wanted for more than a year in another sexual assault case.

West Allis-Wauwatosa joint fire department’s new name debate
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The West Allis and Wauwatosa common councils approved the creation of a joint fire department earlier this week, and it has ignited a debate over its new name: Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue.

Marquette University sex assault; suspect in custody
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A man is in custody in connection to a Marquette University sexual assault earlier this month, and the man has been wanted for more than a year in another sexual assault case.

West Allis-Wauwatosa joint fire department's new name ignites debate

The West Allis and Wauwatosa common councils approved the creation of a joint fire department, and it has ignited a debate over its new name.

Milwaukee DPW: Reserve neighborhood cleanup boxes for spring 2026

Milwaukee Sanitation Services announced on Friday, Feb. 27, that it will be providing roll-off boxes (dumpsters) for neighborhood cleanups this spring.

Child fentanyl death; Waukesha mother sentenced to 18 years prison

A Waukesha County judge sentenced Elida Tejeda on Friday, Feb. 27, to 18 years in prison in the May 2024 death of her 1-year-old daughter.

Walworth County barn fire, 14 sheep killed

Fourteen sheep were killed after a fire tore through a barn in Walworth County on Friday morning, Feb. 27.

Spring on Friday, then back to wintry weather Saturday

Snow returns on Saturday with 1-2" possible in and around Milwaukee, and 2-4" across far northern counties.

How a groundhog, a lion, and a lamb shape spring weather folklore

As we approach March and the first day of spring on March 20, will it come "In like a lion out like a lamb", and will we have six more weeks of winter like Punxsutawney Phil predicted on Groundhog Day?

VA OIG: Man who founded Veteran organization and scammed VA out of $20 million sentenced to 4 years in prison

An Ohio man will spend the next four years in prison after prosecutors say he scammed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of approximately $20 million in fraudulent benefits.

$112,668 winning Fast Play lottery ticket sold in West Allis

It was a quick, and big, win for a shopper in West Allis. On Thursday, a shopper at the Pick ‘n Save at 108th and Cleveland won $112,668 by purchasing a "Platinum Payout" Fast Play ticket.

Milwaukee's Wicked Hop remains closed; additional roach activity found

The Wicked Hop will remain closed after City of Milwaukee Health Department inspectors observed additional live roach activity on Friday.

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2022

A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.