Brookfield man contracts COVID-19, hopes his story will save lives

After nearly dying from COVID-19, a Brookfield father is suffering long-term, severe effects of the virus -- and hopes his story will save lives.

More than 8,000 Afghan refugees at Wisconsin's Fort McCoy

More than 8,000 refugees from Afghanistan were being temporarily housed at Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin as of Friday.

12-state human trafficking sting frees 59 victims, including 2 minors; 102 suspects arrested

The states involved in operation United Front include Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Accused grandson killer Andrez Martina in court; bond set at $750K

Andrez Martina, accused of killing his 12-year-old grandson Andre Smith II, made his initial appearance in Milwaukee County court on Thursday, Sept. 2.

Milwaukee man accused of killing grandson, beaten with sledgehammer

A 53-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of killing his 12-year-old grandson over money that was allegedly taken from his wallet.

Vigil for 12-year-old allegedly killed with hammer

The Milwaukee County medical examiner has confirmed Andre Smith II is the 12-year-old boy killed Sunday morning on the city's north side.

Human trafficking operation in 12 states rescues dozens

Twelve states participated in “Operation United Front,” resulting in the rescue of dozens and the arrest of more than 100 suspects.

Kabul attack: Wisconsin Marine OK, knocked down by explosion

A Wisconsin Marine was knocked down by the concussion of a terror attack at Kabul airport on Thursday, Aug. 26. But he was not hurt according to information from U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil.

Cow in Wisconsin car; woman in drive-thru says she was 'freaking out'

A woman in Marshfield, Wisconsin was simply waiting in line at a McDonald's drive-thru when she noticed a calf sitting in the back seat of a sedan.

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.

Family of man killed during Kenosha protests files lawsuit

The family of one of the two men fatally shot during a demonstration against police violence in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has filed a federal civil lawsuit against local law enforcement, accusing officers of facilitating Kyle Rittenhouse’s attacks.

Pentagon to resettle 22,000 Afghan refugees seeking asylum after Taliban takeover

Pentagon officials said they are preparing to temporarily house 22,000 Afghan refugees in Texas and Wisconsin after they fled their country amid Taliban control.

Glass stuck in woman's eye; Illinois man charged

An Illinois man is charged with first-degree reckless injury after prosecutors say he threw a glass bottle in Racine, a piece of it becoming stuck in a woman's eye.

Woman using gun's laser sight to play with cat shoots friend

Authorities say a 19-year-old Kenosha woman accidentally shot someone while using the laser sight on a handgun to play with a cat.

Wisconsin Amber Alert canceled: 2-month-old child located

A 2-month-old baby was found safe after an Amber Alert was issued. The infant was abducted by the child's mother, who does not have custody, according to sheriff's officials.