Afghan refugees to Milwaukee area possible, agency to help
Thousands of Afghan refugees could be headed to Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin, and one West Allis-based agency is preparing to assist.
Afghan refugees: Fort McCoy authorized, Wisconsin prepares
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin on Wednesday, Aug. 18 officially authorized the use of Fort McCoy to house Afghan refugees.
Anthony Huber's family files lawsuit against Kenosha law enforcement
The family of one of the two men fatally shot during a demonstration against police violence in Kenosha, has filed a federal civil lawsuit against law enforcement, accusing officers of facilitating Kyle Rittenhouse's attacks.
Wisconsin wolf hunt: Fall limit set at 300
Wildlife officials in Wisconsin meet Wednesday to consider a 130-animal limit for the state's fall wolf hunt.
Summerfest: COVID vaccine, negative test required to attend
A COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test result will be required to attend Summerfest 2021.
Christopher Stokes sentenced, 205 years for killing 5 family members
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Christopher Stokes to 205 years in prison and an additional 105 years of extended supervision. Stokes is the man who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting five of his family members in 2020.
'They're stirring up stuff': Ga. sheriff says organization targeting his religious expression
A Georgia sheriff says a national organization is trying to tell him what he can post on social media. The Freedom From Religion Foundation says it's unconstitutional for the official sheriff's page to post about religion.
Alleged drug planting video: Chief says police were giving plastic bag back, not planting it
Video from the perspective of the people in the car shows an officer throwing a plastic bag into the back of a car. The headline on one post was “Cop caught in 4K planting evidence.” However, the police chief said that bodycam video shows that the officers had decided that the bag, which came from the car, had nothing in it and had thrown it back into the car.
Milwaukee Bucks are champions; Giannis scores 50
Giannis Antetokounmpo ended one of the greatest NBA Finals ever with 50 points — and a championship Milwaukee waited 50 years to win again.
Kenosha car theft, girl shot, flighted to Children's
A girl was shot during a car theft at a gas station in Kenosha Friday, July 16 around 5:30 p.m.
Woman attacked by Walmart worker speaks out: 'She went crazy'
A 70-year-old woman says she was beaten by a Mount Pleasant Walmart employee – and now she is speaking out.
Couple flies to Milwaukee after wife buys Game 3 tickets thinking it was in Phoenix
A woman bought her husband tickets to Game 3 of the NBA Finals, thinking the game was in Phoenix. But the mistake didn't faze them and they flew to Milwaukee to watch the Suns.
Undercover investigator kills suspect who 'executed' man at gas station
Authorities in Wisconsin responded Tuesday morning to an apparent shooting at a gas station, with one witness describing a "sea of people" fleeing the store.
COVID vaccine for zoo animals in Wisconsin
Some animals at the zoos in Madison and Milwaukee will receive an experimental COVID-19 vaccine.
Kyle Rittenhouse attorney wants to show victim was sex offender
Kyle Rittenhouse's attorney wants a judge to allow him to argue that one of the men his client killed last year was a sex offender.
Milwaukee officers hit with fireworks on Water Street, 2 arrested
Two Milwaukee police officers were injured early Monday morning, July 5 after being hit with fireworks near Water and Juneau.
World's tallest horse dies in Wisconsin at age 20
The world’s tallest horse has died in Wisconsin.
Hunting, poaching led to 30% reduction in Wisconsin gray wolves, study says
Poaching and a hunt in February that exceeded kill quotas led to an estimated 30% reduction of Wisconsin’s gray wolves, according to a new study.
Botched water tower paint job in central Wisconsin
Painters scrambled Friday to fix a giant typo on a central Wisconsin village's water tower.
Rittenhouse: Motion seeks evidence of past violence ahead of trial
Prosecutors in Wisconsin want a judge to allow evidence at Kyle Rittenhouse's trial that shows he had a previous violent encounter in Kenosha before he fatally shot two men during a police brutality protest last year.