Great Lakes Shipwreck discovery in Lake Superior tells story of sunken Schooner in 1891
On May 4, 1891, a 172-foot Great Lakes schooner-barge carrying a load of coal in tow with a steam ship got caught in a strong northwest gale. The intensity snapped the towline, leaving the ship and its crew to the mercy of
On May 4, 1891, a 172-foot Great Lakes schooner-barge carrying a load of coal in tow with a steam ship got caught in a strong northwest gale. The intensity snapped the towline, leaving the ship and its crew to the mercy of
Green Bay woman mutilated corpse, prosecutors say
A 24-year-old Green Bay woman is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and third-degree sexual assault for allegedly killing a man on Green Bay’s west side.
A 24-year-old Green Bay woman is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and third-degree sexual assault for allegedly killing a man on Green Bay’s west side.
Milwaukee police shooting; suspect fired at officers inside District 5
A Milwaukee man entered Police District 5 shortly and shot toward officers before they returned fire, ultimately striking him after a foot chase.
A Milwaukee man entered Police District 5 shortly and shot toward officers before they returned fire, ultimately striking him after a foot chase.
Drunk driver strikes police squad; Middleton officer, dispatcher hurt
A Middleton police officer and dispatcher are recovering from injuries after the squad they were in was struck head-on by an alleged drunk driver on Tuesday, Feb. 15.
A Middleton police officer and dispatcher are recovering from injuries after the squad they were in was struck head-on by an alleged drunk driver on Tuesday, Feb. 15.
Juwan Howard swings punch at Wisconsin coach in loss to badgers
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard appeared to throw a punch at the Wisconsin coaching staff after a loss in Madison.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard appeared to throw a punch at the Wisconsin coaching staff after a loss in Madison.
Grandson charged with murder after grandfather's body found in burning Hall County home
The Hall County Sheriff's Office 29-year-old Lorenzo Moss was found in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, after investigators determined he was involved in 68-year-old Andrew Donaldson's death.
The Hall County Sheriff's Office 29-year-old Lorenzo Moss was found in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, after investigators determined he was involved in 68-year-old Andrew Donaldson's death.
Mother accused in daughter's death; officials say asphyxia was cause
A 46-year-old Milwaukee woman faces a charge of first-degree reckless homicide in the death of her 10-year-old daughter.
A 46-year-old Milwaukee woman faces a charge of first-degree reckless homicide in the death of her 10-year-old daughter.
Waukesha parade attack: Darrell Brooks pleads not guilty, more charges
Darrell Brooks Jr., the suspect in the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, pleaded not guilty on Friday, Feb. 11 to all 77 charges against him.
Darrell Brooks Jr., the suspect in the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, pleaded not guilty on Friday, Feb. 11 to all 77 charges against him.
Woman accused of setting fire at her mother's Waukesha apartment
A 29-year-old West Bend woman faces multiple charges for allegedly setting a fire at her mother's apartment building in Waukesha.
A 29-year-old West Bend woman faces multiple charges for allegedly setting a fire at her mother's apartment building in Waukesha.
Brown Deer shooting: 3 dead including suspect, police say
Police said three people are dead – including the suspect – after a shooting at an apartment complex Saturday morning, Feb. 5.
Police said three people are dead – including the suspect – after a shooting at an apartment complex Saturday morning, Feb. 5.
New omicron variant detected in Wisconsin; 1.5x more transmissible
The new omicron variant BA.2 has been detected in Wisconsin, according to a tweet from Dr. Ben Weston, Chief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County.
The new omicron variant BA.2 has been detected in Wisconsin, according to a tweet from Dr. Ben Weston, Chief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County.
Milwaukee police shooting suspect charged, $1M cash bail
Jetrin Rodthong, out on bail at the time he's accused of shooting a Milwaukee police officer and stealing his squad Thursday night, said he'd used meth and heroin prior to the shooting and that the officer woke him up as he sat in a parked vehicle near 25th and St. Paul, according to a criminal complaint.
Jetrin Rodthong, out on bail at the time he's accused of shooting a Milwaukee police officer and stealing his squad Thursday night, said he'd used meth and heroin prior to the shooting and that the officer woke him up as he sat in a parked vehicle near 25th and St. Paul, according to a criminal complaint.
Rittenhouse rifle to be destroyed; judge approves agreement
A Wisconsin judge on Friday approved an agreement by lawyers to destroy the assault-style rifle that Kyle Rittenhouse used to shoot three people during a 2020 street protest.
A Wisconsin judge on Friday approved an agreement by lawyers to destroy the assault-style rifle that Kyle Rittenhouse used to shoot three people during a 2020 street protest.
Milwaukee officer shot, squad stolen near 25th and St. Paul
A Milwaukee police officer was shot near 25th and St. Paul Thursday evening before his squad car was stolen by the shooter.
A Milwaukee police officer was shot near 25th and St. Paul Thursday evening before his squad car was stolen by the shooter.
Milwaukee County deputy shot following traffic stop; suspect dead
A Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy was shot and wounded after a traffic stop that led to a foot pursuit near 68th and Adler in Milwaukee early Wednesday, Jan. 26.
A Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy was shot and wounded after a traffic stop that led to a foot pursuit near 68th and Adler in Milwaukee early Wednesday, Jan. 26.
6 dead in Milwaukee near 21st and Wright
Six people, five men and a woman, were found dead in a Milwaukee home near 21st and Wright Sunday afternoon, Jan. 23.
Six people, five men and a woman, were found dead in a Milwaukee home near 21st and Wright Sunday afternoon, Jan. 23.
WWII veteran receives hundreds of cards for 100th birthday
Ervin Fay turned 100 on Jan. 20 and as a special gift, his wife of 75 years, Alice, put out a mail call to get 100 cards for his birthday.
Ervin Fay turned 100 on Jan. 20 and as a special gift, his wife of 75 years, Alice, put out a mail call to get 100 cards for his birthday.
Wisconsin officer injured after fleeing duo drags him with vehicle, police say
A Wisconsin police officer suffered injuries to his arm after being dragged by a suspect’s vehicle, authorities said.
A Wisconsin police officer suffered injuries to his arm after being dragged by a suspect’s vehicle, authorities said.
Rittenhouse seeks return of gun used in Kenosha protest
Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois man acquitted of fatally shooting two men and wounding a third during street protests in Kenosha in 2020, is seeking the return of the gun and other property that police seized after his arrest.
Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois man acquitted of fatally shooting two men and wounding a third during street protests in Kenosha in 2020, is seeking the return of the gun and other property that police seized after his arrest.
Burger King homicide: 'Staged' robbery led to gunfire, victim in on plan, complaint says
The man captured on surveillance video reaching through a drive-thru window at a Milwaukee Burger King restaurant is now charged – and the complaint indicates he, his daughter, and the victim in this case, Niesha Harris-Brazell, were all part of a plan to stage a robbery of the restaurant.
The man captured on surveillance video reaching through a drive-thru window at a Milwaukee Burger King restaurant is now charged – and the complaint indicates he, his daughter, and the victim in this case, Niesha Harris-Brazell, were all part of a plan to stage a robbery of the restaurant.