Racine drowning of man who saved kids tragic, preventable, experts say

Tragic but preventable is how a water safety expert described the death of a man who drowned after saving two children from Lake Michigan.

Jacob Blake shooting: 1 year later

Monday, Aug. 23 marks one year since Jacob Blake was shot by a Kenosha police officer.

Afghan refugees arrive at Fort McCoy

Afghan refugees began arriving at Wisconsin's Fort McCoy Sunday, Aug. 22, officials announced.

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.

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.

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.