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.
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.
WI residents 16+ now eligible for COVID vaccine, more sites available
On Monday, April 5, all Wisconsin residents 16 years and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Amber Alert canceled, missing Milwaukee children found
An Amber Alert was issued Sunday, April 4 for a 2-year-old and 1-year-old missing from Milwaukee.
Wisconsin woman gets jail for dragging puppy to death
A Brookfield woman will spend a year in jail after she dragged a puppy to its death.
Milwaukee mayor pitches city to host 2021 MLB All-Star Game
MLB announced Friday, April 2 that it was pulling the game out of Atlanta following a sweeping and controversial rewrite of Georgia's election laws.
14-year-old boy dies from complications of COVID-19 infection
A 14-year-old Hispanic boy died from complications of infection with the coronavirus, officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirm.
Company brings chicken therapy to senior living community
While many have been cooped up due to COVID-19, one Wisconsin home care company is bringing chickens to a senior living community to help with just that.
Wisconsin, Indiana loosen restrictions, COVID-19 cases climb in Illinois
Mayor Lightfoot is expressing concern for Chicago as COVID-19 cases climb. This, as two neighboring states are loosening restrictions.
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.
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.
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.
More than 2,000 pounds of frozen pasta products recalled over lack of inspection
More than 2,000 pounds of meat and poultry ravioli and tortellini items made by Avanza Pasta are being recalled because they were made without inspection, the FSIS said.
Man charged with reckless homicide in fatal October Lake County crash
A Wisconsin man is facing reckless homicide charges after allegedly causing a crash that killed a 39-year-old man in October in an unincorporated area near suburban Antioch.
WWII vet gets surprise high school graduation 77 years later
Raymond Schaefer didn't get to finish his high school career at Racine County School of Agriculture because of his choice to serve in World War II. Thursday, he got his well-deserved diploma.
Top state health official: Herd immunity possible in WI by July
There will be enough coronavirus vaccine in Wisconsin by the end of June to immunize 80% of those age 16 and over in the state.
Official: Worker kills 2 co-workers at Roundy's; shooter also dead
A worker at a supermarket distribution center in Oconomowoc shot and killed two co-workers on Wednesday, a union official said. A union official identified the shooter, who is also dead, as Fraron Cornelius, 41, of Wauwatosa.
Traffic stop reveals Wisconsin driver seated in camping chair
The Wisconsin State Patrol shared a photo from a bizarre traffic stop, showing that the driver was sitting in a camping chair, as the pick-up truck did not have seats.
Beer company giving away ‘ice shanty,’ year of free beer
A brewing company in Wisconsin is trying to bring a bit of summer to the remaining winter months with a new promotion.
WI bills seek to limit transgender athletes, kindergarten through college
Transgender athletes listed as boys on their birth certificates would be banned from participating in girls' and women's sports in Wisconsin from kindergarten through college under bills introduced by Republican lawmakers.