Walworth Fire/Rescue referendum; voters to decide on staffing future
The Walworth Fire/Rescue Department is asking voters to vote on a referendum come November about the future of the department.
Hurricane relief; Wisconsin-based business taking donations to help
A West Allis company is now preparing to send another trailer of essentials to hurricane victims.
New Milwaukee flag; Common Council to vote again
Milwaukee councilmembers will again vote on adopting a new city flag on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Milwaukee shootings Monday; 2 injured
Two people were shot in different shootings in Milwaukee on Monday, Oct. 14.
Lilly Ledbetter, whose fight for fair pay changed US law, passes away at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, the advocate who inspired the landmark Fair Pay Act, has passed away at 86. Her lawsuit against Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. led to crucial wage discrimination legislation in the U.S.
Milwaukee shooting, man charged; shot at person with ex-girlfriend
A Milwaukee man is accused of shooting and injuring another person because his ex-girlfriend wouldn't reconcile their relationship and was with other people.
Milwaukee flag football shooting death; shooter sought by police
For a third day in a row, Milwaukee police are looking for the person who shot and killed a man at a youth flag football game.
Milwaukee Public Schools financial reports; officials provide update
Milwaukee Public Schools has new leadership in its finance department. That’s one revelation that was made on Monday, Oct. 14, as the district looks to clean up a financial crisis.
Greenfield child death cold case trial
Jury selection wrapped on Monday, Oct. 14 for Ronald Schroeder's trial in the 1991 cold case death of his 7-week-old daughter, Catherine Schroeder.
Milwaukee County park-and-ride lots closing
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), with support from Milwaukee city and county officials announced on Monday, Oct. 14 the indefinite closure of two park-and-ride lots and partial closure of another park and ride lot in Milwaukee County due to declining safety conditions.
Milwaukee 13-year-old boy fatally shot; plea deal reached
A Milwaukee man who was charged in the shooting death of a teenager reached a plea deal with prosecutors on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Greenfield child death cold case; jury selection wraps for Ronald Schroeder trial
Jury selection wrapped on Monday, Oct. 14 for Ronald Schroeder's trial in the 1991 cold case death of his 7-week-old daughter, Catherine Schroeder.
SE Wisconsin freeze warning Wednesday; back to 70s by weekend
A freeze warning will be in effect from 1 a.m. through 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
Marquette University police officer hurt during welfare check
A Marquette University Police Department officer was hurt near 19th and Wisconsin Avenue on Monday, Oct. 14.
Milwaukee shooting; man opens fire into crowd, turns himself in
A 57-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in connection to a shooting that left two people wounded on Thursday, Oct. 3.
Slinger High School evacuated, social media bomb threat; all-clear given
Slinger High School on Monday, Oct. 14 was evacuated due to a social media post indicating a bomb threat targeting the high school.
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Wisconsin drought conditions; DNR issues special fire order
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reinstating DNR burning permits by issuing a Special Fire Order in 13 Wisconsin counties.
Americans' trust in media is at new record low, Gallup poll finds
This is the third consecutive year that more U.S. adults said they have no trust at all in the media than said they trust it a great deal or fair amount.
Brookfield 2-alarm house fire; severely damaged, firefighter injured
A two-alarm fire damaged a home in the Town of Brookfield on Friday, Oct. 11.