North Carolina boy's cheesy wish brings him to Wisconsin

When officials with the Make-A-Wish Foundation asked a 10-year-old North Carolina boy about his wish, he told them he wanted to visit Wisconsin to make cheese.

'Jerseys for Jackson' Sparks effort is back; set for Dec. 3-4

It was a viral hashtag in 2021. Now, "Jerseys for Jackson" is back to help honor the youngest victim of the Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy – Jackson Sparks.

11-year-old killed in Wisconsin hunting incident

An 11.year-old boy was shot in the chest in a hunting-related incident in Green Lake County Sunday morning.

Wisconsin woman celebrates 101st birthday: 'You only live once'

Most people don't get to plan for their 100th birthday, let alone consider their 101st. One southeast Wisconsin woman celebrated just that Saturday.

Darrell Brooks motions hearing; tied to appeal following conviction

A motions hearing was held in Waukesha County on Friday, Nov. 18 for Darrell Brooks. It was associated with an appeal following his conviction on 76 charges associated with the Waukesha Christmas parade attack.

Brookfield Amtrak train crash, driver killed

A man in his 60s was killed in a crash involving his vehicle and an Amtrak train along Brookfield Road in Brookfield Thursday night.

Drug dealer pays Kenneth Twyman's $112K bail, set for release

Kenneth Twyman, one of Wisconsin’s Most Wanted, is set to go free again thanks to the generosity of a convicted drug trafficker.

Darrell Brooks sentencing: Life in prison without extended supervision

Darrell Brooks will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Judge Jennifer Dorow threw the book at Brooks, handing down the maximum sentence, drawing applause from the courtroom filled with victims and their families.

Plane crash lands, Western Lakes Golf Club; 3 people, 53 dogs safe

The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said a twin-engine airplane crash-landed at Western Lakes Golf Club in Pewaukee on Tuesday morning.

Charges: Man swindles dealership for $200K car despite negative bank account

A man with a negative balance in his bank account is charged with theft by swindle after conning a Minnetonka dealership out of a nearly $200,000 luxury vehicle.

Wisconsin nurse accused of amputating frostbite patient's foot, planning to display it at taxidermy shop

A Wisconsin nurse is accused of amputating a dying frostbite patient’s foot without permission – and allegedly telling coworkers she would display the body part in her family’s taxidermy shop.

US Senate race: Ron Johnson wins 3rd term

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) defeated Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, his Democratic challenger, to win a third term.

Wisconsin governor's race: Tony Evers wins 2nd term

Gov. Tony Evers, running for a second term as Wisconsin's governor, defeated Republican challenger Tim Michels on the Nov. 8 midterm elections ballot. Michels delivered a concession speech early Wednesday.

Armed man arrested at West Bend library; demanded staff 'stop the voting'

A 38-year-old man was arrested at the West Bend Community Memorial Library on Tuesday, Nov. 8 for being armed with a knife and demanding the staff “stop the voting.”

Milwaukee gas station shooting, 17-year-old killed, 3 charged

Three Milwaukee men are charged in connection with a fatal shooting that happened at a gas station near 7th and Keefe Nov. 1. A 17-year-old boy was killed. Police used surveillance to identify the men, and they were able to do it quickly because the video is high-quality.

Darrell Brooks' sentencing Nov 15-16, he 'plans to appeal'

Darrell Brooks will be sentenced on Nov. 15-16 following his conviction on 76 charges in connection with the Waukesha Christmas parade attack in November 2021. He did not address an appeal in court Monday when sentencing was scheduled, but in a letter Friday, he said he intends to do so.

Milwaukee LGBTQ bars ban customers from wearing Jeffrey Dahmer costumes

LGBTQ bars in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are banning customers from wearing Jeffrey Dahmer Halloween costumes because the famed serial killer notoriously preyed on the city's gay community.