Young children locked in Milwaukee storage unit; man, woman in custody
Milwaukee police found six young children locked in a storage unit on the city's north side early Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Milwaukee police found six young children locked in a storage unit on the city's north side early Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Dramatic video shows lightning strike exploding tree in Wisconsin
A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.
A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.
Wisconsin bear attack: Bear still at large as DNR ends trapping efforts
Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.
Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.
Governor Evers won’t seek third term in battleground Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.
Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
Milwaukee police officers shot near 25th and Garfield, suspect arrested
Two Milwaukee police officers were shot and injured near 25th and Garfield on Thursday night, June 26.
Two Milwaukee police officers were shot and injured near 25th and Garfield on Thursday night, June 26.
Maxwell Anderson verdict, Sade Robinson killed; jury finds man guilty
A jury found Maxwell Anderson guilty of killing and dismembering Sade Robinson on Friday after a days-long trial.
A jury found Maxwell Anderson guilty of killing and dismembering Sade Robinson on Friday after a days-long trial.
Milwaukee man admits to framing undocumented man in Trump, ICE threats
A Milwaukee man is accused of writing letters threatening to kill President Trump and ICE agents, and then sending those letters to Milwaukee officials, all the while posing as an immigrant.
A Milwaukee man is accused of writing letters threatening to kill President Trump and ICE agents, and then sending those letters to Milwaukee officials, all the while posing as an immigrant.
Man threatened to shoot Trump in head "for messing with us Mexicans," ICE says
The man had previously entered the U.S. illegally on multiple occasions, DHS said.
The man had previously entered the U.S. illegally on multiple occasions, DHS said.
Fisherman stumbles upon historic shipwreck hidden in plain sight: 'So exciting'
The large and powerful tugboat was intentionally sunk a century ago.
The large and powerful tugboat was intentionally sunk a century ago.
Two UW-Platteville students dead; incident was 'targeted and isolated'
Two UW-Platteville students have died following an incident at Wilgus Hall on Monday, May 19.
Two UW-Platteville students have died following an incident at Wilgus Hall on Monday, May 19.
Donated brain thrown out; Children's Wisconsin 'profoundly sorry'
Children's Wisconsin says it accidentally ‘discarded’ the frozen portion of a young woman's donated brain.
Children's Wisconsin says it accidentally ‘discarded’ the frozen portion of a young woman's donated brain.
Wisconsin woman missing for 62 years found alive
A Wisconsin woman who has been missing for more than 60 years has been found alive and well, authorities said this week.
A Wisconsin woman who has been missing for more than 60 years has been found alive and well, authorities said this week.
FBI arrests Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan; accused of obstructing ICE arrest
A battle over immigration enforcement is boiling over after a Milwaukee County judge is charged with federal crimes. Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on Friday, April 25, 2025 by federal agents.
A battle over immigration enforcement is boiling over after a Milwaukee County judge is charged with federal crimes. Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on Friday, April 25, 2025 by federal agents.
Wisconsin teen plotted Trump assassination, 'revolution:' warrant
An FBI investigation into a Wisconsin teen, already accused of killing his mother and stepfather, revealed a conspiracy to assassinate President Donald Trump.
An FBI investigation into a Wisconsin teen, already accused of killing his mother and stepfather, revealed a conspiracy to assassinate President Donald Trump.
Wisconsin Supreme Court secured by liberals; Florida Republicans retain House seats
Voters delivered split decisions in two key states Tuesday: Democrats secured a major win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held onto two congressional seats in Florida. The results offer fresh insight into voter sentiment ahead of 2026.
Voters delivered split decisions in two key states Tuesday: Democrats secured a major win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held onto two congressional seats in Florida. The results offer fresh insight into voter sentiment ahead of 2026.
Democratic-backed Susan Crawford overcomes Elon Musk-endorsed judge, wins Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Democratic-backed judge Susan Crawford defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
The Democratic-backed judge Susan Crawford defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
Over 40 bald eagles gather on frozen Wisconsin waters: 'Lake of America'
Residents in Wisconsin observed an astonishing moment when dozens of bald eagles gathered on frozen waters.
Residents in Wisconsin observed an astonishing moment when dozens of bald eagles gathered on frozen waters.
Wisconsin man's wife detained by ICE, raising funds for legal fees
The wife of a Wisconsin man who voted for President Donald Trump was detained by ICE after their honeymoon.
The wife of a Wisconsin man who voted for President Donald Trump was detained by ICE after their honeymoon.
Dogs of science; Wisconsin puppy mill could face criminal charges
A factory farm west of Madison that breeds beagle puppies for use in scientific experiments is facing both criminal and disciplinary investigations for mistreatment of animals.
A factory farm west of Madison that breeds beagle puppies for use in scientific experiments is facing both criminal and disciplinary investigations for mistreatment of animals.