12-year-old girl and her dog at center of Jefferson river rescue
While trying to help the girl and her dog who had fallen through the ice, two good Samaritans also fell into the frigid Rock River on Tuesday.
Racine County fire departments hold ice rescue training
Dozens of first responders from six fire departments in Racine County participated in ice rescue training on Eagle Lake on Feb. 27.
Texas resident has nearly $17,000 deducted from bank account by energy company following winter storm
The 'Griddy' energy company said payments can be made in installments with no other imminent solutions.
A little prevention could save you big bucks as snow melts
As snow melts, having a pool in the backyard can be fun. But having one unexpectedly pop up in your basement is not.
Art teacher’s larger-than-life snow sculptures encouraging students to play outside amid remote learning
This art teacher hopes her students will still go play outside on “snow days,” even though they’re learning remotely at home.
Snow collapses roof, hinders Mount Pleasant school
From the outside, all looks normal at Sonnenberg School, but inside everything is covered in roof and soaked in water -- leaving dozens of kids without a place to go.
Milwaukee man refurbishes old snowblowers, gifts them to strangers
With more snow coming this weekend, one Milwaukee man is making sure his neighbors are prepared.
Price gouging plagues Texans searching for lodging, necessities amid winter storm
Officials in Texas say the winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions of residents is providing an opportunity for some unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the situation by charging exorbitant prices for essential supplies.
Heroic Texas firefighter rescues dog submerged in semi-frozen pond
A local firefighter in Odessa, Texas was caught on video rescuing a dog separated from her owner and trapped in a semi-frozen pond.
Americans should prepare for more catastrophic storms in the future amid climate change, experts warn
The deadly winter storms that knocked out power for millions in Texas and other states have exceeded the worst-case scenarios of many U.S. utilities.
Texas power outages seen from space in stunning before-and-after photos
Images from the NOAA-NASA Suomi NPP satellite compared before-and-after photos of the lights in Houston, Texas during a record-breaking winter storm.
Polar vortex: 100 million Americans brace for next round of winter storm
More than 100 million people live in areas covered Wednesday by some type of winter weather warning, watch or advisory.
Nearly 18 inches of snow pummels Racine: 'Enormous snowfall'
Downtown Racine saw some of the highest snow totals, hitting nearly 18 inches. Park benches and stairs were practically hidden from view -- with much of the city looking the same.
‘Watch your pets’: Man plunges into frozen pool to rescue dog who fell through ice
Video of an owner rescuing his dog from a frozen pool in Texas is a timely reminder to keep a close watch on your pets amid winter weather.
'I'm tired of winter': SE Wisconsin braces for another snowstorm
We can't catch a break with this weather. We're running out of places to put this snow. And some businesses are running out of the stuff to help you move it.
Overnight warming shelters open for homeless during cold snap
Whenever it gets this cold outside – taking shelter from the frigid air is what’s most important.
MCSO responds to 88 weather-related incidents Saturday
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to 88 winter weather-related traffic incidents on Saturday, Feb. 13.
Plumber provides tips to prevent frozen pipes
Frozen pipes are a common problem for local plumbers this time of year. Fixing that problem can be costly, but there are ways to prevent water in pipes from freezing as the cold continues.
Plumber provides tips to prevent frozen pipes
Frozen pipes are a common problem for local plumbers this time of year. Fixing that problem can be costly, but there are ways to prevent water in pipes from freezing as the cold continues.
Lake Michigan ice coverage catching up fast after a mild start to 2021
After a mild start to 2021, the recent cold plunge has rapidly increased ice coverage on Lake Michigan.