Wisconsin Mourns Passing of Ex-State Sen. George Petak, Key Figure in Milwaukee Brewers' Stadium Funding
Former Wisconsin State Sen. George Petak, known for his decisive vote on Miller Park funding, has died at 75. His controversial vote led to a recall, but was pivotal in keeping the Brewers in Milwaukee.
False Alarm at Milwaukee D.A.'s Office, Suspicious Mail Contained Sugar, Not Hazardous Material
A staff member at the Milwaukee County District Attorney's office contacted an unknown white powder in the mail, which was later determined to be sugar. Emergency crews responded, but there was no evacuation, and normal operations continued.
Waukesha Veteran Pleads Not Guilty to First-Degree Homicide and Hiding a Corpse, Hit List Found
Kevin Lychwick pleaded not guilty to homicide and corpse hiding charges after the discovery of Carlos Maldonado's remains. A "hit list" was found, and a matching gun was linked to the crime. His bond is set at $5 million.
Fatal Collision Involving Milwaukee County Bus Claims Life at Oakland and Locust Intersection
A 37-year-old driver died after crashing into a Milwaukee County bus while running a red light and evading a traffic stop. Witnesses and authorities are investigating the incident, which also injured bus passengers.












