America 250: National America’s Startup competition seeks collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs
When it comes to innovation, many successful American companies got their start in garages. Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, are examples of taking bold ideas and turning them into a successful business and driving America’s economy. Collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs who have an idea have an opportunity to turn their ideas into reality with the America’s Startup competition.
When it comes to innovation, many successful American companies got their start in garages. Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, are examples of taking bold ideas and turning them into a successful business and driving America’s economy. Collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs who have an idea have an opportunity to turn their ideas into reality with the America’s Startup competition.
Cryptocurrency kiosk scams, Wisconsin bill targets issue
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that aims to rein in cryptocurrency scams, creating new consumer protections around kiosks.
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that aims to rein in cryptocurrency scams, creating new consumer protections around kiosks.
Winning $128,000 Badger 5 ticket sold in Fond du Lac
A jackpot-winning ticket of $128,000 was sold in Fond du Lac for the Wednesday, Feb. 18 drawing, matching five numbers: 2-4-6-12-24.
A jackpot-winning ticket of $128,000 was sold in Fond du Lac for the Wednesday, Feb. 18 drawing, matching five numbers: 2-4-6-12-24.
Port Washington data center, group claims open meetings violations
A grassroots group announced it is suing Port Washington for reasons tied to a controversial data center project, claims the city has since denied.
A grassroots group announced it is suing Port Washington for reasons tied to a controversial data center project, claims the city has since denied.
Stabbing near Milwaukee Mitchell Airport; 1 injured, 2 arrested
A person was stabbed during an attempted robbery near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport early Thursday morning, Feb. 19.
A person was stabbed during an attempted robbery near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport early Thursday morning, Feb. 19.
Ohio governor says ending property taxes could push state's sales tax to 20%
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says sales tax could jump to 20% to replace $24 billion in lost property tax revenue if a constitutional amendment passes.
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says sales tax could jump to 20% to replace $24 billion in lost property tax revenue if a constitutional amendment passes.
Robin Vos won't seek reelection, ending Wisconsin Assembly speaker run
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.
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.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will take the national stage next week to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will take the national stage next week to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
Brewers spring training: Aurora pediatric patients head to Arizona
Three Wisconsin kids, each of whom face different health challenges, are headed to Milwaukee Brewers spring training.
Three Wisconsin kids, each of whom face different health challenges, are headed to Milwaukee Brewers spring training.
Missing Milwaukee teens located: parent
The two teenagers were located safely, according to one of their parents, on Feb. 19.
The two teenagers were located safely, according to one of their parents, on Feb. 19.
$35K in jewelry stolen from elderly Elm Grove resident, sold; 2 charged
Two people are accused in the theft of two rings worth a combined $35,000 from an elderly resident at an assisted living facility in Elm Grove, and then selling the rings.
Two people are accused in the theft of two rings worth a combined $35,000 from an elderly resident at an assisted living facility in Elm Grove, and then selling the rings.
Deer District Irish Celebration taking place March 14-17; free to attend
The luck of the Irish will take over the Deer District during its four-day Irish Celebration from March 14–17.
The luck of the Irish will take over the Deer District during its four-day Irish Celebration from March 14–17.
Bicyclist hit, seriously injured on Milwaukee's south side
A vehicle hit and seriously injured a bicyclist at 7th and Becher on Milwaukee's south side Wednesday afternoon.
A vehicle hit and seriously injured a bicyclist at 7th and Becher on Milwaukee's south side Wednesday afternoon.
Joly’s Vinegar sold on Amazon recalled over labeling error posing deadly poisoning risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Joly’s 80% Vinegar sold on Amazon due to the lack of required warning labels and first-aid treatment instructions that poses a deadly risk of poisoning.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Joly’s 80% Vinegar sold on Amazon due to the lack of required warning labels and first-aid treatment instructions that poses a deadly risk of poisoning.
Whitefish Bay burglary; police seek to ID suspect caught on cam
Whitefish Bay police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in a burglary that occurred on Feb. 6.
Whitefish Bay police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in a burglary that occurred on Feb. 6.
Boyfriend of woman missing for weeks accused of dismembering her, sending disturbing messages from her phone
The boyfriend of missing woman Isadora Wengel has been accused of dismembering her body in North Dakota with tools he DoorDashed to his apartment before allegedly dumping her body across state lines.
The boyfriend of missing woman Isadora Wengel has been accused of dismembering her body in North Dakota with tools he DoorDashed to his apartment before allegedly dumping her body across state lines.
Bears to Indiana? Team calls bill 'most meaningful step' as new site gains traction
The Chicago Bears may be one step closer to a new home, and it’s just across the state line.
The Chicago Bears may be one step closer to a new home, and it’s just across the state line.
Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market; produce, meats, cheese, prepared foods
Just like a kitchen table serves as a hub for meals and celebration, a local community space called “The Table" is recreating that same spirit of connection.
Just like a kitchen table serves as a hub for meals and celebration, a local community space called “The Table" is recreating that same spirit of connection.
Summerfest reveals lineup for 2026; tickets on sale now
Summerfest officials announced the 2026 lineup for the three-weekend festival held in Milwaukee on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Summerfest officials announced the 2026 lineup for the three-weekend festival held in Milwaukee on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Milwaukee fatal house fire near North and Grant, 1 dead, 4 rescued
One person is dead after a house fire in Milwaukee early Thursday morning, Feb. 19.
One person is dead after a house fire in Milwaukee early Thursday morning, Feb. 19.