Dolores Huerta issues statement amid César Chávez scandal: 'My silence ends here'

Dolores Huerta issued a statement alleging past abuse by labor leader César Chávez, saying she remained silent for decades to protect the farmworker movement.

Fatal hit-and-run crash involving motorcyclist; accused bound over for trial

A 63-year-old Delafield man accused of having a role in a crash that happened in June 2025 appeared in Waukesha County court on Wednesday, March 18, and was bound over for trial.

Wisconsin expanded Medicaid for moms; Governor Evers signs bill

Gov. Tony Evers was at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee on Wednesday to sign a bill that will extend postpartum Medicaid coverage.

The Rock noise: Two music festivals approved despite complaints

The Rock Sports Complex in Franklin is at the center of yet another sound controversy. It comes after the Franklin Common Council on Tuesday night approved two music festivals at the complex.

WBC final brings pride for Venezuelan Waukesha restaurant owner
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A Waukesha Venezuelan restaurant owner says the World Baseball Classic championship brings together his love of baseball, Milwaukee and his home country, as Venezuela later beat Team USA 3-2 on Tuesday, March 17.

WBC final brings pride for Venezuelan Waukesha restaurant owner

A Waukesha Venezuelan restaurant owner says the World Baseball Classic championship brings together his love of baseball, Milwaukee and his home country, as Venezuela later beat Team USA 3-2 on Tuesday, March 17.

Man charged in fatal Milwaukee shooting
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A 27-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of fatally shooting a man, woman and her unborn child near Darien and Green Tree on March 9.

DL Hall eyes Brewers rotation spot entering 2026 season
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Brewers pitcher DL Hall says he feels healthy entering the 2026 season after injuries limited him last year and hopes strong spring training performances help him earn a spot in Milwaukee’s rotation.

Top Iranian officials killed as strikes continue in the Middle East

President Donald Trump's claims of a lack of support to secure the Strait of Hormuz come amid Joe Kent, director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, announcing his resignation on Tuesday.

Car crashes into school bus; Milwaukee man reaches plea deal

A Milwaukee man is accused of crashing into a school bus, causing it to tip onto its side in February 2025 reached a plea deal on Tuesday, March 17.

Online sports betting; Wisconsin Senate approves legalization bill

The Wisconsin Senate on Tuesday, March 17, approved a bill allowing online sports betting if the wagering servers are located on tribal lands, sending the proposal to Gov. Tony Evers for consideration.

Milwaukee Public Library Play Cart; available at Villard Square Branch

Milwaukee Public Library introduced the Play Cart at its Villard Square Branch. It is a portable play space designed to support caregivers with young kids while they use library resources.

Milwaukee kidnapping; Timothy Olson sentenced
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A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Timothy Olson, the man once dubbed the "Ripoff Romeo," on Tuesday, March 17 to 33 years in prison plus nine months in jail and 24 years of extended supervision. 

Wisconsin Senate passes PFAS aid compromise; bills head to governor

The Wisconsin Senate approved bipartisan PFAS funding bills on Tuesday, March 17, that send aid to communities impacted by contamination and move the legislation to Gov. Tony Evers for final approval.