Violins of Hope residency concludes in Milwaukee with farewell event

Milwaukee marked the end of the Violins of Hope residency after months of performances using Holocaust-surviving instruments, as the Hoan Bridge glowed yellow in remembrance on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Milwaukee police chase policy changes take effect Feb. 6; what to know

Milwaukee police will tighten pursuit rules come Feb. 6 after nine people died in chase-related crashes in 2025, though some families and officials doubt the changes will save lives.

Milwaukee coffee shop targeted again as burglars return overnight

Fruition MKE, a Milwaukee neighborhood coffee shop, was targeted again overnight after a burglary last week, though suspects failed to get inside as nearby businesses report similar incidents.

Border Patrol agents involved in southern Arizona shooting: PCSD

PCSD says a man from the Pima County community of Sahuarita is in serious condition following a shooting that involved Border Patrol agents.

Sheboygan police: Shooting suspect arrested, 1 dead, 1 wounded

The Sheboygan Police Department said a suspect was arrested on Tuesday for a shooting that killed one person and wounded another earlier this month.

Gunshot through wall hits neighbor
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A Brookfield man is recovering after police say a neighbor in an apartment next door shot through a wall. The victim was shot and wounded while asleep in his own bed.

First responders' radio system failing
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Dodge County first responders said issues with their radio system are now posing a public safety concern. The sheriff said many times, they cannot hear dispatch or each other. 

No heat, no response; tenants raise issues
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Tenants across Milwaukee said they have been left without heat during bitter cold conditions, with many also reporting they have been unable to reach their landlord. 

Dodge County’s first responder radio system failing; poses safety concern

Dodge County first responders say issues with their radio system are now posing a public safety concern. The sheriff says many times, they cannot hear dispatch or each other.

No heat, no response: Milwaukee tenants raise alarms about landlord

Milwaukee tenants reported being left without heat as city officials warned of tenant rights, with multiple complaints tied to Berrada Properties and growing eviction concerns.

Wisconsin projected budget surplus, school funding debate

What should Wisconsin do with an estimated budget surplus topping $2 billion? There's a new debate over your tax dollars and funding education.

Brookfield shooting; man accused, bullet strikes neighbor through wall

A Brookfield man is recovering after police say a neighbor in an apartment next door shot through a wall. The victim was shot and wounded while asleep in his own bed.

ICE in Minnesota: Gov. Walz met with Border Czar Tom Homan, Trump comments

Some federal agents are expected to begin leaving Minnesota on Tuesday as leadership of immigration operations in the Twin Cities changes. Find live updates on ICE operations here.

Judge blocks deportation of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father

Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old known as the "boy in the bunny hat" after a viral ICE detention, will not be deported for now following a federal judge's temporary stay of removal for him and his father.

National Wear Red Day 2026
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National Wear Red Day 2026 is on Friday, February 6. Wisconsin Live Desk talks with the American Heart Association about raising awareness of women's heart health. 

Measles identified in Waukesha County
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UW Health's Dr. Jeff Pothof discusses measles after the first confirmed Wisconsin case of the year was identified in Waukesha County. 

NASA plane's landing gear fails at Ellington Airport in Houston

A NASA research plane landed on its belly at Ellington Airport in Houston after the landing gear failed, officials say.

Milwaukee Admirals play coldest game in AHL history
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Wisconsin Live Desk talks with Aaron Sims, Milwaukee Admirals Play-by-Play Broadcaster about what it was like to call the coldest game in AHL history. 

Darrell Brooks' postconviction relief appeal extension request denied

An appeals court judge on Tuesday denied the latest attempt from Darrell Brooks to get an extension to file an appeal for postconviction relief.