Winterfest in Cedarburg; cozy alpine vibes with mountain-style activities

From a petting zoo and dog pulls to ice sculptures and bed races this weekend’s Winterfest in Cedarburg has something for everyone.

Wisconsin passes expanded Medicaid for moms; breast cancer screening bills

Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up to a year after giving birth following passage of a measure by the Wisconsin Assembly.

Milwaukee Weather: Cooler weekend, light snow Saturday night

Breezy Saturday with more clouds and temperatures in the low 30s. Light snow is possible at night, and may linger into Sunday morning.

Taking financial literacy global, Milwaukee-area teens lead the charge

It’s not a homework assignment. It’s not even a class project. But most days after school, you’ll find three friends hard at work talking about finances.

Milwaukee-area teens lead the charge in helping kids with finances
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Three high school friends from the Milwaukee area founded the Future Wealth Foundation to teach financial literacy to underprivileged and immigrant children.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to retire
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Robin Vos, who has led the Republican charge in Wisconsin during his record-long stint as state Assembly speaker, will not seek reelection, he announced on Thursday, Feb. 19.

Milwaukee Weather: T-Storms tonight, rain, snow & wind Friday

Showers and t-storms will move in from the south this evening and continue overnight. Temperatures in the 30s. 0.50"-1.0" of rain possible in spots. Dry for a time on Friday morning with rain mixing with snow between 8am and 2pm. Less than 1" of snow expected, possibly higher in western Dodge county.

Big Bend proposed sports complex; Vernon board opposes project

Village of Vernon officials formally opposed a proposed Big Bend sports complex during a tense board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, though members acknowledged the final decision rests with Big Bend.

Kenosha apartment fire; 2 hurt, building deemed uninhabitable

A morning apartment fire near 43rd and 52nd in Kenosha forced evacuations on Thursday morning, Feb. 19, sending two people to the hospital with minor injuries and leaving the building uninhabitable.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors

Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.

Cryptocurrency kiosk scams, Wisconsin bill targets issue
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The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that aims to rein in cryptocurrency scams, creating new consumer protections around kiosks that can be found at gas stations and convenience stores.

Wisconsin wakesurfing bill change would authorize sandhill crane hunt

A Wisconsin Assembly bill to regulate wakesurfing underwent a last-minute change, which would authorize a sandhill crane hunt if it becomes law.

2026 Paralympics: Oconomowoc woman to compete after overcoming injury

Nearly 14 years after a spinal cord injury left her paralyzed, Oconomowoc’s Laura Dwyer will compete in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Paralympics in Italy beginning March 6.

Milwaukee shooting, 39th and Roosevelt; 23-year-old critically injured

Police said a 23-year-old was critically injured and taken to the hospital in a Thursday shooting, Feb. 19, near 39th and Roosevelt in Milwaukee.

Waukesha standoff; man charged after October shooting, $34K damage

Months after a standoff at the Wisconsin House in downtown Waukesha, the property manager says cleanup costs surpassed $34,000 after police say 31-year-old Sadrach Acevedo Davalos fired shots and injured himself.

Waukesha standoff; man charged after October shooting
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New details are emerging months after a standoff in downtown Waukesha left a property owner with tens of thousands of dollars in cleanup costs.

Speaker Robin Vos not seeking reelection
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Robin Vos, Wisconsin's most powerful Republican and longest serving Assembly speaker in state history, announced on Thursday that he will retire at the end of the year and not seek reelection.