Milwaukee child found; police find his parents, alert canceled

The Milwaukee Police Department said a previously-reported lost child's parents have been located and thanked the public's assistance in the matter.

Milwaukee police scene near 15th and Hauser; garage searched
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There was a large police presence at the garage of a home near 15th and Hauser in Milwaukee on Monday, April 20, that involved a skid-steer loader and a DPW truck.

Menomonee Falls cat sanctuary seeks help after recent flooding
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A Menomonee Falls nonprofit that cares for dozens of special needs cats is asking for help after its basement flooded for the second time in less than a year.

Milwaukee County Zoo launches new entry, parking system Tuesday

The Milwaukee County Zoo is launching a new entry and parking system Tuesday, April 21, with free-flow arrival, QR code payments and license plate parking to improve traffic and safety.

Husband, wife accused of stealing $400K from masonic lodge
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Tyler and Katie Kristopeit of Muskego are accused of stealing nearly $500,000 from a former Whitefish Bay masonic lodge to fund luxury cars and personal expenses.

Ridglan Farms activists protest at capitol, political figures weigh in

Activists failed in their effort to remove 2,000 beagles from a controversial Wisconsin breeding farm. Now, they are entering the next phase of their campaign – the public relations battle.

Milwaukee police scene near 15th and Hauser; garage searched

Milwaukee police called in heavy construction equipment as they executed a search warrant on Milwaukee's north side on Monday, April 20.

Ridglan Farms activists protest at capitol, political figures weigh in
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Activists failed in their effort to remove 2,000 beagles from a controversial Wisconsin breeding farm over the weekend. But now, they are entering the next phase of their campaign – the public relations battle. 

Milwaukee police execute search warrant
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Milwaukee police executed a search warrant at a property near 15th and Congress. But plenty of questions remain.

Wisconsin husband, wife accused of stealing $400K from masonic lodge

The former treasurer of a now-closed suburban masonic lodge, and his wife, are accused of stealing nearly $500,000 and using it on personal expenses, including the purchase of a luxury car.

Seacrest Studio Coming to Children's Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Live Desk talks with Children's Wisconsin after the Ryan Seacrest Foundation selects Children’s Wisconsin to join Seacrest Studios Network.

Teacher pay raises; Milwaukee Public Schools, teachers union deadlocked
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MTEA and MPS are deadlocked over the timing of a 2.63% raise, with the union demanding a July start and the district proposing January 2027.

Teacher pay raises; Milwaukee Public Schools, teachers union deadlocked

There is a fight over your tax money, and how much of it will go to Milwaukee teachers – and that fight heated up on Monday, April 20.

Mitchell Interchange weekend system ramp closure starts Friday night

Part of the Mitchell Interchange in Milwaukee County will close for 30 hours starting on Friday night, April 24, for paving work.

Trump looks to settle $10 billion lawsuit with IRS - What it means for you?

President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service are in talks to settle a $10 billion lawsuit over his leaked tax returns to the media. 

Phishing scams: Wisconsin DMV customers targeted, officials say

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles warned consumers on Monday, April 20, of a new wave of fraud attempts where scammers pretend to be from WisDOT.

Wisconsin dog dies; Stella was rescued in March after overpass fall

The Wisconsin Humane Society shared on Monday, April 20, that Stella, the dog who was shot and jumped from an overpass in the Green Bay area, passed away over the weekend.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 79 latest updates

Monday marks Day 79 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.

Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Samuel Wilson in custody, sought for armed robbery

Samuel Wilson, who investigators say held up a cashier over some cigarettes, was arrested, charged, and then went on the run, has been arrested.

Fontana water rescue; woman dies in Lake Geneva boating incident

A 57-year-old woman died after becoming "entangled" in a boat's propeller during a docking maneuver in Fontana on Thursday, April 16, police said in a news release.