The Southwest Suburban Health Department in Southeast Wisconsin warns of frigid conditions and advises individuals on precautions against cold, including limited outdoor time, proper dressing, pet care, and aiding those affected.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is raising awareness about radon, urging residents to test homes for this colorless, odorless gas linked to lung cancer.

Former Marquette athlete William Waterstradt faces 12 felony counts related to child sex crimes, including assault and exposing himself to a minor. He allegedly posed as a teen on Snapchat to interact with a 13-year-old.

Alliant Energy filed for a 277‑MW Columbia Wind project that could power about 100,000 homes; the plan promises jobs and county revenue but has sparked local pushback.

Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul asked a federal judge to dismiss a DOJ lawsuit seeking unredacted voter files, arguing state law and privacy protections bar the demand.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services emphasizes handwashing to prevent respiratory illnesses like flu and COVID, partnering with the Wisconsin Badgers to promote this health practice.

A traffic stop for mismatched plates turned into a 23-minute chase across Fond du Lac County. Five people were arrested and deputies recovered a loaded handgun.

A 17-year-old faces charges after a stolen Honda crashed into a Marquette University transit van following a multi‑mile police chase; two people were injured. Officers recovered professional key‑programming equipment at the scene.

A Milwaukee group-home worker faces a felony charge after court records and video allege she assaulted a 17-year-old resident. The case is now in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Eight months after a Mother's Day wreck killed a Milwaukee mom, her family says court delays have made closure harder as the accused returns to court.

Matari Coffee will open its first Wisconsin location in Greenfield on March 1, taking over the former Starbucks on South 76th Street with Yemeni-style drinks. The menu will include Yemeni lattes, Matari chai and a seasonal peach tea.

A court-watch group's new report says judges gave lighter sentences than prosecutors recommended in most reckless-driving cases. Volunteers want judges to use tougher penalties to curb dangerous driving.

Children’s Wisconsin has hired veteran pediatric executive Jonathan Brouk as president and COO to run its Milwaukee and Neenah hospitals.