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.

Washington County says tornado sirens at the fairgrounds sounded in error shortly before the scheduled noon test on April 27, and the sheriff's office apologized.

Two armed suspects robbed someone outside the Raising Cane's on West Capitol Drive early Monday, stole the victim's vehicle and fled; police say no shots were fired.

The Krause family says a 14‑year‑old charged in the April killing was mistakenly released from juvenile detention; prosecutors say they're working to have him rearrested.

With the No. 120 pick the Packers added Penn State edge Dani Dennis-Sutton, a long, athletic defender known for run defense and blocked kicks.

A 32-year-old was shot Saturday near 48th and Center in Milwaukee; police are investigating and asking witnesses to come forward.

A woman died after a late-night kitchen fire near 8th and Messmer in Milwaukee. Fire officials say there were no working smoke detectors and the cause is under investigation.

A Minnesota firm filed for a detailed planned development at 234 S. Water St., reviving a decade of stalled riverfront proposals and renewing questions about riverwalk and shoreline rules.

A large non‑native snake was found dead along County Highway Z north of Hillside School in Iowa County; the sheriff's office says it is investigating and seeking tips.