'Chicka Chicka Boom Boom' book illustrator Lois Ehlert dies at 86
Lois Ehlert, whose cut-and-paste shapes in books including “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” made her one of the most illustrators of books for preschoolers, has died at 86.
Lois Ehlert, whose cut-and-paste shapes in books including “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” made her one of the most illustrators of books for preschoolers, has died at 86.
Rare albino deer spotted swimming in Lake Poygan in Wisconsin
A deer duo, including a rare albino, swam across Lake Poygan in Winneconne, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 21.
A deer duo, including a rare albino, swam across Lake Poygan in Winneconne, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 21.
Kyle Rittenhouse trial in November could take 2 weeks
Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois man accused of killing two people during the chaotic protests that followed the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, was due Friday to make his first in-person court appearance.
Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois man accused of killing two people during the chaotic protests that followed the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, was due Friday to make his first in-person court appearance.
Tesla driver 'asleep' in Kenosha County, cited for inattentive driving
A Palatine, Illinois man was cited for inattentive driving – after a Kenosha County sheriff's deputy noticed he “appeared to be asleep behind the wheel crossing over the Illinois/Wisconsin state line” on Sunday, May 16.
A Palatine, Illinois man was cited for inattentive driving – after a Kenosha County sheriff's deputy noticed he “appeared to be asleep behind the wheel crossing over the Illinois/Wisconsin state line” on Sunday, May 16.
Summerfest 2021 full lineup revealed
Summerfest is back in September -- and on Thursday, May 6, we learned the full lineup for the Big Gig. So are you ready to head to the lakefront?
Summerfest is back in September -- and on Thursday, May 6, we learned the full lineup for the Big Gig. So are you ready to head to the lakefront?
Wisconsin Guard soldier, friend charged in Capitol attack
A Wisconsin Army National Guard member and his friend have been charged with entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 attack.
A Wisconsin Army National Guard member and his friend have been charged with entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 attack.
Oneida Casino shooting: Gunman, 2 others dead
Tribal leaders in northeastern Wisconsin were in shock Sunday hours after a gunman opened fire at their casino complex, killing two people and wounding another in what witnesses described as a hailstorm of bullets.
Tribal leaders in northeastern Wisconsin were in shock Sunday hours after a gunman opened fire at their casino complex, killing two people and wounding another in what witnesses described as a hailstorm of bullets.
Clergy sex abuse probe launched by Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a statewide initiative, led by the Wisconsin DOJ, which will review reports of clergy and faith leader abuse.
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a statewide initiative, led by the Wisconsin DOJ, which will review reports of clergy and faith leader abuse.
Wisconsin Sen. Johnson questions need for vaccinations
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview “what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?”
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview “what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?”
Interstate 41 pileup in WI caught on camera; 1 driver killed
A stretch of I-41 in Washington County was shut down in both directions Wednesday because of at least 20 different crashes as snow fell. Two of those scenes were massive pileups, and a 37-year-old woman died.
A stretch of I-41 in Washington County was shut down in both directions Wednesday because of at least 20 different crashes as snow fell. Two of those scenes were massive pileups, and a 37-year-old woman died.
UPS driver makes special stop to visit 6-year-old Wisconsin girl
On his UPS route through Oak Creek, driver Kevin Kiewig always makes a special stop at one house. Kevin stops by to check on his friend, 6-year-old Molly.
On his UPS route through Oak Creek, driver Kevin Kiewig always makes a special stop at one house. Kevin stops by to check on his friend, 6-year-old Molly.
WI Supreme Court says governor's administration cannot issue capacity limits
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, April 14 against the Evers' administration capacity limits.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, April 14 against the Evers' administration capacity limits.
Kenosha PD: Officer who shot Blake back from administrative leave
Sheskey's leave ended March 31. He was cleared of wrongdoing in the incident by the Kenosha County District Attorney's Office in January.
Sheskey's leave ended March 31. He was cleared of wrongdoing in the incident by the Kenosha County District Attorney's Office in January.
MKE distillery cheers return of tailgating with 'L Flag' bourbon
Central Standard Distillery in Milwaukee decided that when the Cubs lose to the Brewers, people should drink the "L Flag" bourbon.
Central Standard Distillery in Milwaukee decided that when the Cubs lose to the Brewers, people should drink the "L Flag" bourbon.
Tree struck, shattered by lightning outside Wisconsin high school, video shows
Incredible video shows a bolt of lightning striking a tree outside of a Wisconsin high school, scorching and shattering the evergreen on impact.
Incredible video shows a bolt of lightning striking a tree outside of a Wisconsin high school, scorching and shattering the evergreen on impact.
Video shows suspect hit sidewalk during Milwaukee police pursuit
MPD said officers saw a reckless car near 27th and Atkinson. When officers tried to pull the car over, the driver didn't stop -- and a chase began.
MPD said officers saw a reckless car near 27th and Atkinson. When officers tried to pull the car over, the driver didn't stop -- and a chase began.
Man detained after he 'jumped into' MKE zoo's elephant enclosure
A man was detained by sheriff's officials after he "jumped into" the elephant exhibit at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
A man was detained by sheriff's officials after he "jumped into" the elephant exhibit at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down statewide mask mandate
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.
Wisconsin bars, restaurants can now sell cocktails, wine to go
The bill, which won bipartisan approval in the Legislature, allows for mixed drinks and glasses of wine to be sold to go as long as they have tamper-evident seals. It takes effect immediately.
The bill, which won bipartisan approval in the Legislature, allows for mixed drinks and glasses of wine to be sold to go as long as they have tamper-evident seals. It takes effect immediately.
Milwaukee man, pregnant wife shot in 'unprovoked' pellet gun attack
Police arrested a 12-year-old boy who they say intentionally fired the gun at the couple outside their home near 39th and Sheridan.
Police arrested a 12-year-old boy who they say intentionally fired the gun at the couple outside their home near 39th and Sheridan.