Waukesha County I-43 crash; lanes reopened at Crowbar Drive
A crash temporarily shut down all northbound lanes of I-43 near Crowbar Drive in Waukesha County overnight.
Johnson Creek landfill fire; multiple crews respond, no injuries
A fire broke out at the Deer Track Landfill near Johnson Creek on Thursday night, Oct. 17. The landfill is located on Waldman Lane near I-94.
Building a budget; financial experts share tips to save with students
Through the group SecureFutures, financial experts offer students one-on-one help twice a month. They are the money coaches.
Boy, 5, visits Harley-Davidson Museum, his 'happiest place on Earth'
A 5-year-old boy from Washington State made a special visit to Milwaukee on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Milwaukee pursuit and fatal crash; driver sentenced to prison
A Milwaukee man convicted of reckless homicide in the death of two people following a police pursuit and crash was sentenced to prison on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Milwaukee armed robbery; teen arrested
A teenage boy was arrested in an armed robbery in Milwaukee on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Greenfield child death cold case, trial day 3
There was plenty of emotional testimony on Thursday, Oct. 17, from the mother of the 7-week-old girl who died in 1991. Ronald Schroeder, who once performed as Silly the Clown, is charged with homicide in the death of his infant daughter. During day three of the trial at the Milwaukee County Courthouse, she says Schroeder put her through years of abuse.
North Shore Middle School incident
A North Shore Middle School parent said she is angry, sad, and broken after finding out her son was attacked on campus. North Shore Middle School parent Jeanette Fish said her son was attacked on school grounds on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Racine shooting near 6th and Park; Adrian Sanders sentenced
A Racine County judge sentenced Adrian Sanders on Thursday, Oct. 17 to 17 years in prison in connection with the September 2023 shooting of a man in Racine.
Husco International to hire 250 new workers
Husco International, based in Waukesha, announced plans to hire 250 new workers. The extra hires are coming on because the company has generated new contracts, both U.S. and global.
Waukesha cemetery celebrates 175 years
Waukesha's Prairie Home Cemetery is celebrating a milestone anniversary; 175 years. The cemetery is also one of just a few in Wisconsin that offer natural burials.
Vice Pres. Kamala Harris visits UWM
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Wisconsin on Thursday, Oct. 17, with stops in Milwaukee, La Crosse, and Green Bay. Harris started her day in Milwaukee, where she stopped by a business class at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) to talk with students about the economy.
North Shore Middle School incident; mom says parent attacked her son
A North Shore Middle School parent said she is angry, sad and broken after finding out her son was attacked on campus.
Waukesha cemetery offers natural burials, celebrates 175 years
Waukesha's Prairie Home Cemetery will open shortly for something new.
New Berlin bicyclist hit by vehicle, man dies at hospital
A bicyclist has died after being hit by a vehicle in New Berlin on Thursday afternoon.
Waukesha's Husco International to hire 250 new workers
A Waukesha-based manufacturing company made a huge announcement on Thursday, Oct. 17 – to the tune of $200 million.
Milwaukee woman killed; sister guilty, sentenced to 7 years prison
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Kiara Gaines to seven years in prison in connection with the fatal stabbing of her own sister in April 2023.
Jolly Good Soda; Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin for 2024
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association, announced the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin as Jolly Good Soda, made in Random Lake.
Elijah Vue death investigation: mother, boyfriend criminally charged
On Thursday, Oct. 17, the Two Rivers Police department updated the public on the investigation into the death of 3-year-old Elijah Vue.
Sex offender monitoring; WI agents, police team up at trick-or-treat
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections announced it will be working with law enforcement to monitor sex offenders on probation or parole and keep children safe during trick-or-treat activities.