Racine, Kenosha volunteers build 328 beds for children in need
More than 300 volunteers, 12 hours, and 328 beds. A local organization used this past weekend to make those beds for those in need.
More than 300 volunteers, 12 hours, and 328 beds. A local organization used this past weekend to make those beds for those in need.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed build event for kids in need
More than 300 volunteers, 12 hours, and 328 beds. A local organization used this past weekend to make those beds for those in need.
More than 300 volunteers, 12 hours, and 328 beds. A local organization used this past weekend to make those beds for those in need.
Community mourns death of Jackie, Big Bear's cherished bald eagle
Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle, Jackie, has died after more than three weeks of intensive medical care.
Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle, Jackie, has died after more than three weeks of intensive medical care.
Lake Geneva police chase ends in Lake Como, 18-year-old arrested
One person was arrested following a police chase that started in Lake Geneva and ended when the vehicle went into Lake Como on Friday, Aug. 7.
One person was arrested following a police chase that started in Lake Geneva and ended when the vehicle went into Lake Como on Friday, Aug. 7.
Milwaukee stabbing, Waukesha man charged with reckless homicide
A Waukesha man is accused of stabbing Diego Avila-Fuentes to death, according to a criminal complaint filed in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
A Waukesha man is accused of stabbing Diego Avila-Fuentes to death, according to a criminal complaint filed in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
Ed the Diver: What did he find in the Milwaukee River?
Ed the Diver and Christie B, the mermaid, have found their niche on social media by finding stuff at the bottom of waterways. Recently, they were in Milwaukee to check out what they could find. They joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about their mission and what drives them (oh, and what they found in Milwaukee).
Ed the Diver and Christie B, the mermaid, have found their niche on social media by finding stuff at the bottom of waterways. Recently, they were in Milwaukee to check out what they could find. They joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about their mission and what drives them (oh, and what they found in Milwaukee).
Wisconsin primary election: What voters need to know
There is a lot for Wisconsin voters to consider when they head to the polls for the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Wisconsin Live Desk talked with UW-Milwaukee Professor Emeritus Mordecai Lee about some of the key races, and the issues within those races.
There is a lot for Wisconsin voters to consider when they head to the polls for the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Wisconsin Live Desk talked with UW-Milwaukee Professor Emeritus Mordecai Lee about some of the key races, and the issues within those races.
Milwaukee shooting Monday; 1 wounded near 60th and Keefe
A shooting in Milwaukee on Monday, Aug. 10 left one person wounded.
A shooting in Milwaukee on Monday, Aug. 10 left one person wounded.
We Energies ‘ambassadog’ Mia; promoting safe digging practices
Dog lovers came out in record-breaking numbers to elect Mia as the new We Energies safe digging 'ambassadog.' Over 30,000 votes came in for this year's contest!
Dog lovers came out in record-breaking numbers to elect Mia as the new We Energies safe digging 'ambassadog.' Over 30,000 votes came in for this year's contest!
Milwaukee Irish Fest runs August 13-16; several ways to save at the gate
Milwaukee Irish Fest is back at Henry Maier Festival Park this weekend. Want to save on entry? Festivalgoers can explore multiple gate promotions to grab cheaper admission.
Milwaukee Irish Fest is back at Henry Maier Festival Park this weekend. Want to save on entry? Festivalgoers can explore multiple gate promotions to grab cheaper admission.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond to maritime distress call: report
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call.
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call.
USDA: SNAP enrollment drops by 5.3 million following new work rules - State-by-state breakdown
New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that as of April 2026, there are 5.3 million fewer people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits compared to September 2025, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year 25. The decline in SNAP enrollments comes after new work requirements were implemented on Feb. 1.
New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that as of April 2026, there are 5.3 million fewer people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits compared to September 2025, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year 25. The decline in SNAP enrollments comes after new work requirements were implemented on Feb. 1.
Madison police shooting: Wisconsin DOJ identifies officer who shot Corey Ruiz
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday, Aug. 10 released the name of the Madison Police Department officer who shot and killed Corey Ruiz.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday, Aug. 10 released the name of the Madison Police Department officer who shot and killed Corey Ruiz.
Milwaukee shootings Sunday; 3 wounded
Three people were wounded in two separate shootings in Milwaukee on Sunday, Aug. 9.
Three people were wounded in two separate shootings in Milwaukee on Sunday, Aug. 9.
Lincoln Avenue School fire ruled accidental, caused by chemical-soaked rags
Chemical-soaked cleaning rags in a trash bin combusted, causing the massive blaze that destroyed Lincoln Avenue School back in June.
Chemical-soaked cleaning rags in a trash bin combusted, causing the massive blaze that destroyed Lincoln Avenue School back in June.
Wisconsin early voting wraps up ahead of primary election
Early, in-person, absentee voting in Wisconsin is now over. It wrapped up Sunday afternoon, just two days out of Wisconsin's primary election.
Early, in-person, absentee voting in Wisconsin is now over. It wrapped up Sunday afternoon, just two days out of Wisconsin's primary election.
Wisconsin inheritance scam warning, fake law firm letter
A distant relative had millions of dollars, and you are the heir. The Wisconsin Division of Consumer Protection said it could become a nightmare.
A distant relative had millions of dollars, and you are the heir. The Wisconsin Division of Consumer Protection said it could become a nightmare.
Florida men wielding hatchet and machete clash in Publix parking lot, police say
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot.
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot.
Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Ronald Franklin arrested in Chicago
Ronald Franklin is wanted in a Racine County homicide after investigators say he killed another teen in a botched drug robbery.
Ronald Franklin is wanted in a Racine County homicide after investigators say he killed another teen in a botched drug robbery.
Milwaukee fatal shooting Saturday; family identifies victims
Two people were killed in a shooting near 21st and Pierce late Saturday night. Loved ones identified the victims as 26-year-old Vanessa DeHerrera and 29-year-old Scott Bucholz.
Two people were killed in a shooting near 21st and Pierce late Saturday night. Loved ones identified the victims as 26-year-old Vanessa DeHerrera and 29-year-old Scott Bucholz.