Wisconsin State Fair: Hot weather at center of 2023 opening day
The 2023 Wisconsin State Fair opened Thursday, Aug. 3 – offering dozens of rides, hundreds of food items and thousands of animals to fairgoers.
Wisconsin AI-powered Flock cameras are tracking where you drive
Hundreds of AI-powered cameras are tracking vehicles in Wisconsin. Police call it a "game changer." Privacy advocates call it "mass surveillance."
2023 Wisconsin State Fair features 105 new food items
The 2023 Wisconsin State Fair runs from Aug. 3 through Aug. 13 and features new food and attractions.
Wisconsin State Fair kicks off 11-day run
The 2023 Wisconsin State Fair runs from Aug. 3 through Aug. 13 and features new food and attractions.
West Allis police chases, Milwaukee man arrested after crash
West Allis police arrested a Milwaukee man Monday night, July 31 after he led officers on separate pursuits days apart.
2023 Wisconsin State Fair Sporkies, Drinkie winners
Before the gates are opened to the Wisconsin State Fair, officials announced the winners of the 10th annual Sporkies Competition and inaugural Drinkies Competition.
Wisconsin State Fair rides inspected: 'Safety is our No. 1 concern'
Before the 172nd Wisconsin State Fair starts, a safety check of the rides took place Tuesday, Aug. 1. Six safety inspectors checked more than 40 rides
West Allis police chase; stop sticks, PIT maneuver help end pursuit
West Allis police arrested an 18-year-old Milwaukee man following a police chase that ended in part because of successful deployment of stop sticks and a PIT maneuver.
West Allis police chase ends with PIT maneuver
West Allis police arrested an 18-year-old Milwaukee man following a police chase that ended in part because of successful deployment of stop sticks and a PIT maneuver.
West Allis road rage shooting; 1 hospitalized, 1 arrested
A West Allis road rage shooting on Greenfield Avenue landed one man in the hospital and another in police custody Wednesday, July 26.
West Allis hate crime, man sentenced to federal prison
A West Allis man accused of threatening his neighbors of color and slashing their car tires has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison.
Harley-Davidson West Allis block party, riders hit the street on foot
The festivities for Harley-Davidson's 120th anniversary continued Saturday with a "Bikes on the Block" party in West Allis on Greenfield Avenue.
Hank Aaron State Trail sinkhole, Wisconsin DNR closes stretch
A stretch of the Hank Aaron State Trail will be closed effective immediately due to a sinkhole, the Wisconsin DNR announced Friday, July 14.
West Allis fatal train accident; woman struck near 59th and Mobile
A 54-year-old West Allis died Thursday night, July 13 after being struck by a train near 59th Street and Mobile Street.
West Allis USPS job fairs; July 14-15
The United States Postal Service will be holding job fairs in West Allis on July 14 and July 15.
Wisconsin State Fair new food, beverage record set
The Wisconsin State Fair has broken its record for the number of new food and beverage options that will be available this year.
West Allis homicide; Milwaukee man sentenced; 24 years prison
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Wilson Medina Cruz to 24 years in prison in connection with a fatal shooting at 72nd and Greenfield in West Allis last July.
West Allis fireworks early detonation at athletic complex; 2 hurt
An early detonation occurred during the City of West Allis fireworks show on the Fourth of July, and two workers putting on the show were hurt.
West Allis fireworks malfunction, 2 hurt
An early detonation occurred during the City of West Allis fireworks show on the Fourth of July, and two workers putting on the show were hurt.
Dancing Grannies in West Allis parade, reunite with 610 Stompers
Milwaukee's Dancing Grannies danced in the West Allis Independence Day Parade with New Orleans' 610 Stompers on Saturday, July 1.