34th and Wright shooting: Milwaukee mother, son charged
A Milwaukee mother and son are charged in connection with a shooting incident that happened near 34th and Wright on Thursday, March 17.
Alcohol-related deaths spiked in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, study shows
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former McHenry resident Linda La Roche found guilty of murdering nanny Peggy Lynn Johnson
Peggy Lynn Johnson met Linda La Roche, who was a nurse, at a hospital. La Roche invited Johnson to be the family's housekeeper and nanny, then abused her for years and killed her.
Wisconsin mother calls for investigation into son's death while in police custody
Bishop Tavis Grant of Rainbow Push said video of the incident shows the “inept and inadequate and egregious lack of care, lack of compassion and lack of professionalism that led to the death of Malcolm James.”
Baby Theresa death investigation; mother of newborn ID'd, charged
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday, March 18 a significant update in the Baby Theresa death investigation case.
Washington County dentist convicted, breaking teeth in fraud scheme
A Washington County dentist has been convicted of health care fraud for breaking patients’ teeth and then claiming they needed crowns in an insurance scam.
Waukesha Christmas parade attack: October trial for Darrell Brooks
A judge set an October trial date Friday for a man accused of driving his SUV into a Christmas parade in Waukesha last year.
Detainee at large after escaping police custody at O'Hare Airport
A detainee escaped police custody at O'Hare International Airport Tuesday during a transfer to Wisconsin, according to the Brown County Sheriff’s Office.
Hidden cameras at Wisconsin Athletic Clubs, 500+ victims, complaint says
A camera was found in a Milwaukee man's coffee cup on Christmas Eve, prosecutors say, prompting an investigation that revealed hidden cameras at several Wisconsin Athletic Clubs, recording more than 500 victims.
Biden speaks in Duluth-Superior to tout infrastructure after State of the Union
As war rages in Europe and rising prices cause economic uncertainty in the U.S., President Joe Biden visited the Duluth-Superior region Wednesday for his first event after the State of the Union address.
Kenosha Walmart disorderly conduct charges: Racine woman accused
A 42-year-old Racine woman is now charged in connection with an incident that was captured on video at a Kenosha Walmart.
Milwaukee teen accused; possessed handgun at school, complaint says
17-year-old Ricardo Gaytan of Milwaukee faces multiple charges for allegedly having a gun at Milwaukee Hamilton High School.
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.
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.
Kyle Rittenhouse launching initiative to combat 'lies' from powerful media outlets
Kyle Rittenhouse, the 18-year-old who was found not guilty following the deadly shooting during the 2020 Kenosha riots, is launching a new initiative to combat powerful news organizations for the "lies" they spew.
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.
Rock N' Wool Winery: Chicago family opens Wisconsin winery on sheep farm
If you’re old enough to remember the old television show Green Acres, you might know how this story goes.
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.
Milwaukee woman accused, fatal stabbing on city's south side
A Milwaukee woman is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the stabbing death of a 22-year-old man on the city's south side.
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.