A 9-year-old was hospitalized after being struck near 76th and Carmen; neighbors rushed to help and a 25-year-old driver was arrested.

The Wisconsin DNR has suspended burn permits in 43 counties as very high fire danger grips much of the state. Gusty, dry conditions make even small sparks hazardous.

Warm, breezy Monday brings highs near 78°F and gusts into the 30s; elevated fire-weather concerns and a slight chance of evening storms.

A Waukesha County judge gave Zamontae Burch 20 years plus 10 years extended supervision for his role in the Aug. 18, 2024 Menomonee Falls break‑in and shooting.

Court records show a Wisconsin Dells man has been ordered to stand trial on charges he sexually assaulted two girls in his care.

After a December blaze, Bass Bay Brewhouse plans a temporary beer garden on the largely intact grounds while the family rebuilds the restaurant.

The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted 5-1 to tell Mequon to count five absentee ballots and to order Madison and Dane County to reject 23 late-arriving ballots, sharpening confusion over deadline and witness-address rules.

Two people were seriously injured in a knife attack near 27th and Greenfield on Wednesday night. Police are searching for a suspect and asking the public for tips.

A new American Lung Association report places the Milwaukee metro among the nation's worst for ozone and flags county-level particle spikes that endanger kids and outdoor workers.

A 2-year-old died after an accidental gun discharge on Milwaukee’s west side. A 42-year-old man was arrested and prosecutors will review charges.

An 18-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested after allegedly calling and threatening to "shoot up" the Waukesha County Courthouse; prosecutors say he later admitted fabricating the call.

The CFTC filed suit on April 28 to block Wisconsin’s state lawsuits accusing Kalshi and other platforms of running illegal sports wagers through 'event contracts.'

A coalition of Milwaukee nonprofits and transit advocates launched a campaign to press state lawmakers for more transit funding after 2026 service cuts left the county bus system strained.