Erika Kirk honored by Trump during State of the Union
Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, arrived at Tuesday’s State of the Union as President Trump’s guest.
Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, arrived at Tuesday’s State of the Union as President Trump’s guest.
NASA Artemis II astronauts attend State of the Union as guests of Speaker Mike Johnson
With their launch date now delayed, the four astronauts, who will be the first crewed NASA lunar mission in over 50 years, attended Tuesday’s State of the Union address as guests of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
With their launch date now delayed, the four astronauts, who will be the first crewed NASA lunar mission in over 50 years, attended Tuesday’s State of the Union address as guests of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
Trump announces 401k match of up to $1,000 for those without employer contribution
During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.
During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.
Milwaukee Weather - Evening rain/snow, sun returns Wednesday
Clearing skies overnight with temperatures dropping into the teens to around 20 by sunrise. It will stay windy. Partly sunny, blustery and cool on Wednesday with highs in the upper 20s.
Clearing skies overnight with temperatures dropping into the teens to around 20 by sunrise. It will stay windy. Partly sunny, blustery and cool on Wednesday with highs in the upper 20s.
Congressman Randy Fine brings his dad’s seeing-eye-dog Sadie to State of the Union amid backlash over X post
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) brought his father’s seeing-eye-dog Sadie to the State of the Union after he received criticism for a post he made last week on X post about choosing "between dogs and Muslims."
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) brought his father’s seeing-eye-dog Sadie to the State of the Union after he received criticism for a post he made last week on X post about choosing "between dogs and Muslims."
Coast Guard swimmer who saved 165 during Texas floods honored at State of the Union
A member of the Coast Guard who was credited with saving more than 100 people from the deadly Texas floods in 2025 was honored at the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
A member of the Coast Guard who was credited with saving more than 100 people from the deadly Texas floods in 2025 was honored at the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Milwaukee shooting Tuesday, 20th and Stark; 16-year-old wounded
A 16-year-old was shot during an attempted robbery near 20th and Stark in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Feb. 24, and was hospitalized with non-fatal injuries.
A 16-year-old was shot during an attempted robbery near 20th and Stark in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Feb. 24, and was hospitalized with non-fatal injuries.
Steve Martin, Martin Short postpone Milwaukee show after family loss
Steve Martin and Martin Short’s Feb. 27 show at Milwaukee’s Miller High Life Theatre has been postponed, with tickets honored for a future date, following the death of Short’s daughter.
Steve Martin and Martin Short’s Feb. 27 show at Milwaukee’s Miller High Life Theatre has been postponed, with tickets honored for a future date, following the death of Short’s daughter.
US men's hockey team honored at State of the Union
The U.S. men's hockey team was honored Tuesday night during President Trump’s State of the Union address for their historic win, defeating Canada 2–1 in overtime and capturing its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since the "Miracle on Ice" team triumphed in 1980.
The U.S. men's hockey team was honored Tuesday night during President Trump’s State of the Union address for their historic win, defeating Canada 2–1 in overtime and capturing its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since the "Miracle on Ice" team triumphed in 1980.
Milwaukee police officer charged with misconduct over Flock searches
Josue Ayala, an officer with the Milwaukee Police Department, is charged with misconduct after prosecutors say he used the Flock license plate system nearly 180 times for personal reasons while on duty.
Josue Ayala, an officer with the Milwaukee Police Department, is charged with misconduct after prosecutors say he used the Flock license plate system nearly 180 times for personal reasons while on duty.
Walworth County 'disturbance,' man charged with attempted homicide
A woman died at the scene of a Walworth County "disturbance" on Saturday. Nobody has been charged in her death, but a man is charged for a fight.
A woman died at the scene of a Walworth County "disturbance" on Saturday. Nobody has been charged in her death, but a man is charged for a fight.
State of the Union guests: Trump invites Erika Kirk, parents of slain National Guard member
Here's who President Donald Trump invited to join him during his State of the Union address.
Here's who President Donald Trump invited to join him during his State of the Union address.
Mexico unrest delays flights to Milwaukee; families lean on prayer
The killing of the drug lord, El Mencho, has sparked unrest in Mexico and caused many flights throughout North America to be delayed.
The killing of the drug lord, El Mencho, has sparked unrest in Mexico and caused many flights throughout North America to be delayed.
Idaho woman accused of attempting to set fire to DHS building with stolen ambulance
An Idaho woman was arrested Monday after investigators said she stole an ambulance and drove it into a building housing Department of Homeland Security offices in an alleged attempt to set it on fire.
An Idaho woman was arrested Monday after investigators said she stole an ambulance and drove it into a building housing Department of Homeland Security offices in an alleged attempt to set it on fire.
West Milwaukee homicide Tuesday; 66-year-old woman dead, man arrested
A 66-year-old West Milwaukee woman is dead and a male suspect is in custody following a homicide investigation near 44th and Mitchell in West Milwaukee on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
A 66-year-old West Milwaukee woman is dead and a male suspect is in custody following a homicide investigation near 44th and Mitchell in West Milwaukee on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Milwaukee apartment sprinklers push, committee approves ordinance
A push to get sprinklers in more Milwaukee apartment buildings received support from city leaders on Tuesday.
A push to get sprinklers in more Milwaukee apartment buildings received support from city leaders on Tuesday.
Fatal hit-and-run crash involving motorcyclist; Delafield man charged
A 63-year-old Delafield man now faces an amended criminal count of hit-and-run resulting in death, a felony, in connection with a crash that happened in June 2025.
A 63-year-old Delafield man now faces an amended criminal count of hit-and-run resulting in death, a felony, in connection with a crash that happened in June 2025.
Ford recalls more than 410,000 vehicles; see affected models
More than 410,000 Ford SUVs are being recalled over a rear suspension defect that could raise the risk of a crash.
More than 410,000 Ford SUVs are being recalled over a rear suspension defect that could raise the risk of a crash.
Supreme Court unanimously rebukes lower court's handling of Whole Foods baby food case
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled 9-0 on Tuesday that a lawsuit against Whole Foods and baby food manufacturer Hain Celestial Group should proceed in Texas state court.
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled 9-0 on Tuesday that a lawsuit against Whole Foods and baby food manufacturer Hain Celestial Group should proceed in Texas state court.
2024 Milwaukee police chase, fatal crash; man sentenced to prison
A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to prison for the 2024 police chase and crash that killed a grandfather and seriously injured another person.
A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to prison for the 2024 police chase and crash that killed a grandfather and seriously injured another person.