Milwaukee street takeover suspect targeted by FBI, police task force

Before prosecutors charged Ricky Alcantara-Hernandez in connection with a series of street takeovers in April, he was already on the radar of Milwaukee police and a federal task force.

Ridglan Farms beagles: HAWS accepting dogs freed from facility

The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County is preparing to accept more than a dozen of the beagles recently freed from Ridglan Farms.

Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data

As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.

Grand jury indicts WHCD shooting suspect on 4 counts

A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge. 

Beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin headed to Minnesota shelters

Some of the 1,500 beagles released from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin facility that breeds dogs for animal testing, will soon arrive at Minnesota rescues as they get a second chance at life.

2026 Milwaukee Jazz in the Park Lineup; expanded season starts June 4

East Town Association revealed on Tuesday, May 5, the 2026 Jazz in the Park lineup. It will bring 12 Thursday evenings of free live music to Cathedral Square Park from June 4 through Sept. 10.

'Ringleader' of child fight club sentenced to 30 days in jail

An Arkansas school director has been sentenced to jail and probation for orchestrating a child fight club. The sentencing follows allegations that the director acted as the "ringleader" of organized brawls between minors on school grounds.

Wisconsin State Fair: Senior Day returns Aug. 10; $7 admission ticket

The Wisconsin State Fair is bringing back Senior Day on Monday, Aug. 10. Guests aged 60 and older can enjoy a discounted admission price of $7.

'Storage Wars' Darrell Sheets manner of death revealed: Reports

Darrell Sheets’ manner of death has been released. He appeared in the long-running reality show "Storage Wars" and also made appearances on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."

Bear attack at Yellowstone injures 2 hikers

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.

UW-Milwaukee student trafficked, man accused taken into custody

A Johnson Creek man accused of trafficking a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student for months has been taken into custody.

Milwaukee hit-and-run injures cyclist, case dismissed at trial

The case against a Milwaukee man, who prosecutors said hit a cyclist in Walker's Point and fled the scene last summer, was dismissed on Monday.

Kenosha standoff ends: Suspect in custody, shot by police officer

A tactical situation in Kenosha which started on Monday night, May 4, ended early Tuesday with a 35-year-old man taken into custody, but not before he was shot by a police officer at the scene.

NASA releases over 12,000 new Artemis II photos - See the amazing pictures of the moon

NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.

Motorcyclist fled Fond du Lac County deputies; speeds over 140 mph

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office is searching for a motorcyclist who led deputies on several chases Monday night, May 4.