Trump Inauguration Day moved indoors due to extreme cold
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.
Wisconsin winter, lack of snow poses challenge for small businesses
This Wisconsin winter has created a challenge for some small businesses who rely on snow to make money.
Wisconsin winter weather; staying safe in the cold
With the bitter cold comes safety concerns of frostbite and hypothermia. That's why doctors recommend being prepared for anything.
Waukesha emergency overflow shelter to reopen; bitter cold settles in
The Waukesha winter overflow shelter is set to reopen after a major setback.
Milwaukee Water Works: Tips to prevent frozen, burst water pipes
Bitter cold air has descended on southeast Wisconsin and that often leads to pipes to freeze or burst. But there are steps you can take to prevent such damage in your home.
Arctic air, potentially dangerous wind chills slated for Wisconsin
Bitter cold arctic air returns to Wisconsin. The National Weather Service may issue a Cold Weather Advisory for potentially dangerous wind chills Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Milwaukee snowplow fee refund considered; DPW, committee meet
Milwaukee DPW was in the hot seat as Common Council members said the Department failed residents during last month's snow storm.
“Get in the house!" Icy power lines catch fire during Indiana storm
A resident who captured footage of the incident said he heard a loud crash and spotted sparks coming from a power line.
Snowfall totals: SE Wisconsin lake effect snow on Jan. 6, 2025
The National Weather Service is collecting snowfall data from the lake effect snow band that fell in southeast Wisconsin on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
Southeast Wisconsin lake effect snow; messy Monday commute expected
A winter weather advisory has been issued for Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties to be in effect until 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6.
Milwaukee DPW: Roadways treated, crews on standby for lake-effect snow
The Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) says its road crews are ready to take action should lake-effect snow begin to fall in earnest in the city on Monday, Jan. 6.
Kansas City Chiefs’ depart after ice storm strands them for hours on runway
The Kansas City Chiefs were stranded for hours Saturday at Kansas City International Airport as an ice storm shut down operations.
Safety tips for shoveling snow
Shoveling snow is an unavoidable chore for some people, but if you’re not careful, you could end up seriously injured, or worse.
How to prep your house for freezing weather
Keeping gutters clean and clearing any dead or possibly dangerous tree branches can significantly help prevent any costly damages to your home.
How much ice does it take to knock out power, damage trees?
While it only takes a thin coating of ice to cause travel nightmares for motorists, it takes a heavier accretion of ice to damage trees and power lines, and the severity of the damage depends on how much weight is added by the ice.
Milwaukee Polar Plunge; New Year's Day tradition at Bradford Beach
Hundreds of people celebrated the new year by taking the Polar Plunge at Bradford Beach on Milwaukee's lakefront.
MCTS bus crashes; navigating winter weather safely
Navigating winter weather with its icy roads and freezing temperatures is just the inevitable reality of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin winter weather advisory; mixed precipitation expected
The winter weather advisory has been trimmed back to just Sheboygan and Fond du Lac counties as well as areas farther north.
Snowfall totals: Wisconsin winter weather advisory Thursday into Friday
The National Weather Service is collecting snowfall data from Thursday, Dec. 19 into Friday, Dec. 20 in southeast Wisconsin.
Wisconsin winter weather; drivers face challenges on the roads
Mother Nature was no match for some drivers as heavy snow pummeled through southeast Wisconsin on Thursday, Dec. 19.