2021 Wisconsin State Fair on with health guidelines amid pandemic
Officials announced the 170th Wisconsin State Fair will take place in accordance with health guidelines Thursday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 15.
Clergy sex abuse probe launched by Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a statewide initiative, led by the Wisconsin DOJ, which will review reports of clergy and faith leader abuse.
Wisconsin Sen. Johnson questions need for vaccinations
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview “what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?”
Bactrian camel born at the Milwaukee County Zoo is named Oliver!
The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Thursday, April 15 the birth of a male Bactrian camel.
Rapper Cardi B takes on Wisconsin Rep. Grothman: 'Gets me so mad'
Rapper Cardi B took issue Thursday with a Wisconsin congressman who criticized her Grammy performance during a speech on the House floor.
Interstate 41 pileup in WI caught on camera; 1 driver killed
A stretch of I-41 in Washington County was shut down in both directions Wednesday because of at least 20 different crashes as snow fell. Two of those scenes were massive pileups, and a 37-year-old woman died.
Kyle Rittenhouse donations came from police, public officials: report
Rittenhouse, who faces homicide charges related to the deaths of two protesters in Kenosha, Wis., amid unrest over the police shooting of a Black man, reportedly got thousands of dollars in donations from public officials and police officers.
Sheriff: 3 dead, 3 wounded in shooting at Wisconsin tavern
Three men were killed and three men wounded in a shooting at a busy tavern in southeastern Wisconsin early Sunday, sheriff's officials said.
UPS driver makes special stop to visit 6-year-old Wisconsin girl
On his UPS route through Oak Creek, driver Kevin Kiewig always makes a special stop at one house. Kevin stops by to check on his friend, 6-year-old Molly.
WI Supreme Court says governor's administration cannot issue capacity limits
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, April 14 against the Evers' administration capacity limits.
Kenosha PD: Officer who shot Blake back from administrative leave
Sheskey's leave ended March 31. He was cleared of wrongdoing in the incident by the Kenosha County District Attorney's Office in January.
MKE distillery cheers return of tailgating with 'L Flag' bourbon
Central Standard Distillery in Milwaukee decided that when the Cubs lose to the Brewers, people should drink the "L Flag" bourbon.
Tree struck, shattered by lightning outside Wisconsin high school, video shows
Incredible video shows a bolt of lightning striking a tree outside of a Wisconsin high school, scorching and shattering the evergreen on impact.
Video shows suspect hit sidewalk during Milwaukee police pursuit
MPD said officers saw a reckless car near 27th and Atkinson. When officers tried to pull the car over, the driver didn't stop -- and a chase began.
Man detained after he 'jumped into' MKE zoo's elephant enclosure
A man was detained by sheriff's officials after he "jumped into" the elephant exhibit at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
Wisconsin woman gets jail for dragging puppy to death
A Brookfield woman will spend a year in jail after she dragged a puppy to its death.
Milwaukee mayor pitches city to host 2021 MLB All-Star Game
MLB announced Friday, April 2 that it was pulling the game out of Atlanta following a sweeping and controversial rewrite of Georgia's election laws.
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down statewide mask mandate
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.
Wisconsin bars, restaurants can now sell cocktails, wine to go
The bill, which won bipartisan approval in the Legislature, allows for mixed drinks and glasses of wine to be sold to go as long as they have tamper-evident seals. It takes effect immediately.
Milwaukee man, pregnant wife shot in 'unprovoked' pellet gun attack
Police arrested a 12-year-old boy who they say intentionally fired the gun at the couple outside their home near 39th and Sheridan.