Police seek woman who allegedly impersonated firefighter to scam Wisconsin businesses
Wisconsin police say a woman is impersonating a member of the fire department in an effort to scam small businesses.
Kyle Rittenhouse shooting: Anthony Huber federal civil rights lawsuit permitted
A federal judge ruled in favor of a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by Anthony Huber’s family against Kenosha law enforcement “to hold officers responsible for their role in the events leading to his death" when he was shot by Kyle Rittenhouse during August 2020 protests.
Wisconsin PA announcer's ‘shut up’ message highlights ref shortage
Sending a message loud and clear, a Wisconsin public address announcer told fans to shut up after they criticized officials at the end of a high school basketball game.
1-year-old Milwaukee boy in stolen car killed in crash: medical examiner
A Milwaukee 13-month-old was killed when the car he was in was stolen and crashed near 35th and Hope on Friday, the medical examiner's report says.
Milwaukee police officer accused; abusing infant, faces 2 charges
A 30-year-old Milwaukee man, who is a Milwaukee police officer, is accused of physically abusing his 2-month-old infant.
Cousins killed in South Milwaukee, man charged
South Milwaukee police announced a man is charged with intentional homicide, accused of shooting and killing teen cousins near 5th and Bay Heights.
Racine police shooting; officers wounded, man arrested
Two Racine police officers were shot and wounded after an incident that unfolded on Gillen Street just east of West Boulevard late Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Vehicle stolen from Chicago crashes into Waukesha building during police chase
A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle out of Chicago ended in a fiery crash in Waukesha.
Wisconsin woman accused; poisoning husband with animal euthanasia drugs
A Wisconsin woman is accused of repeatedly poisoning her veterinarian husband with animal euthanasia drugs.
DEA seized over 800,000 fentanyl-laced pills in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin in 2022
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office says the number of opioid-related deaths last year may cross the 2,000 mark.
South Dakota universities extend in-state tuition to students from Illinois, Wisconsin
South Dakota’s six public universities plan to offer in-state tuition rates to students from Illinois and Wisconsin by next fall.
Milwaukee postal worker killed; 3 charged in federal complaint
A federal criminal complaint has been issued, charging three people in connection to the fatal shooting of Milwaukee USPS worker Aundre Cross.
Milwaukee 4-year-old dead after 'longstanding abuse,' 3 charged
A Milwaukee man and two women are charged in connection with the "longstanding abuse" of a 4-year-old Milwaukee girl who died after she was rushed to Children's Wisconsin.
Kenosha shooting: Suspected gunman dead; 3 taken to hospital
One person is dead and three others are hurt after a shootout with police in Kenosha Monday night.
Milwaukee 4-year-old homicide, caregivers arrested
Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide and child abuse case involving a 4-year-old girl near 23rd and National.
Waukesha woman drove drunk, Milwaukee crash killed friend, prosecutors say
A Waukesha woman is accused of driving drunk and causing a crash that killed her friend near 91st and Bradley in Milwaukee. After the crash, prosecutors say she denied she was driving.
Waukesha police shooting, 2 officers hurt, female shooter dead
Police said officers assisting a landlord with an "erratic" tenant were fired at in Waukesha Wednesday afternoon, and one was hit. The female shooter was later found dead in the basement. A second officer was not shot but went to the hospital with injuries.
Milwaukee 10-year-old accused of killing mom, attorneys push $100 bail
Attorneys for a Milwaukee 10-year-old accused of killing his mother over a virtual reality headset tried to convince a judge to set bail at $100 since he has no money -- a request denied by the judge. It was also noted in court none of his relatives say they would serve as his legal guardian if he was released.
Spider infestation temporarily shuts down Wisconsin middle school
A letter sent out to parents by the school identified the spiders as yellow sac spiders, a common species in the United States.
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate under fire for suburban Chicago attack
A candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court is under scrutiny for a violent attack in Illinois.