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Animals rescued from Germantown barn fire, structure a total loss

A Germantown barn has been deemed a total loss, but the animals inside were rescued, after a fire on Friday afternoon, Jan. 23.

January 23, 2026 9:17pm CST

Waukesha lacks 24-hour warming center, leader concerned

A nonprofit leader is raising concerns about Waukesha County's lack of a 24-hour warming center amid the current cold snap.

January 23, 2026 8:53pm CST

Wisconsin extreme cold warning, advisory Friday into Saturday

The National Weather Service has issued either an extreme cold warning or a cold weather advisory for all of southeast Wisconsin.

January 23, 2026 6:59pm CST

Racine drug investigation; 1 person arrested, another person wanted

Police raided a home in Racine on Wednesday, Jan. 21, following a drug investigation, and found a significant amount of cocaine and marijuana.

January 23, 2026 6:10pm CST

Milwaukee homicide, man ran over with vehicle; Shirley Hill sentenced

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Shirley Hill on Friday, Jan. 23, to 25 years in prison plus an additional ten years of extended supervision in connection with the hit-and-run death of Mamadou Bamba in January 2025.

January 23, 2026 5:54pm CST

Wisconsin extreme cold impact; problems for cars, home heating

The extreme cold has much of southeast Wisconsin looking like a ghost town, and it's causing some problems for homes and cars.

January 23, 2026 5:49pm CST

Wisconsin extreme cold; dangerous temperatures prove challenging

Staying warm and safe during extreme cold can be a challenge for some in the community. Local leaders are taking the opportunity to stress the importance of taking the weather seriously.

January 23, 2026 5:16pm CST

Dashcam, bodycam released: July 2025 chase, shootout with police

For the first time, we are seeing how a police chase and shooting with a murder suspect unfolded. It happened in summer 2025, but police are now releasing the video.

January 23, 2026 5:09pm CST

Racine crash, ambulance among 3 vehicles involved

An ambulance was one of three vehicles involved in a Racine crash on Thursday morning, Jan. 22. It happened at Douglas and High.

January 23, 2026 5:08pm CST

Milwaukee apartment building evacuated, tenants unsure what's next

Tenants of a Milwaukee apartment building are trying to figure out what's next after the city conducted an emergency safety evacuation on Thursday.

January 23, 2026 4:47pm CST

Wisconsin Center District CEO investigated for inappropriately touching elected leader: sources

The head of the Wisconsin Center District was investigated for inappropriately touching Milwaukee's Common Council president, according to sources.

January 23, 2026 3:59pm CST

Milwaukee homicide at 41st and Lloyd; police seek SUV tied to crime

Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to locate and identify suspects and a vehicle wanted in connection to a homicide that occurred near 41st and Lloyd on Dec. 6, 2025.

January 23, 2026 3:53pm CST