A high-speed crash involving a car and a Milwaukee County bus early Saturday leads to the death of the car's driver; details on bus occupants' injuries were not reported.

The Nashville Predators reassigned defensemen Marc Del Gaizo and Kevin Gravel to the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals, a move following the team's recent performance.

Milwaukee Police Department initiates Operation Winter Guardian, focusing on curtailing carjackings by increasing police presence and enforcing outstanding carjacking warrants.

A Fond du Lac police officer used a fire extinguisher to contain a second-floor house fire on N. Hickory Street before the fire department arrived, preventing further damage. No injuries were reported.

Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes has been named Seattle's new police chief, following his leadership during a Wisconsin school shooting. He will start in January, succeeding amidst community tragedy.

Ex-public defender Travis Schwantes is charged with soliciting sex from clients and falsifying records in connection with a Milwaukee prostitution ring.

The NWS Milwaukee reports a cold day in Milwaukee with a high of 22°F and a possible mix of snow and freezing rain overnight into Sunday, with temperatures expected to rise into the low 40s by the end of the week.

A teacher and a student were killed in a Wisconsin school shooting. The suspect, also a student, died from a self-inflicted wound. Investigations continue.

Durham Public Schools introduces "family responsibility zones," ceasing bus services within 1.5 miles of elementary schools, due to a driver shortage. The controversial measure aims to reduce bus runs, affecting about 2,000 students.

Milwaukee employs wastewater testing to monitor health threats like COVID-19, flu, and RSV, providing data via an online dashboard to preempt outbreaks and inform residents on preventive measures.

Kenosha Police are looking for a suspect in a sexual assault at Carthage College, with no current student connection. The male suspect fled the scene and possibly has ties to Urbana, Illinois.

The Milwaukee County Board introduced English and Spanish captioning services at meetings to boost inclusivity and public engagement in government processes.

New Milwaukee County hires will join the Wisconsin Retirement System instead of the local ERS starting 2025, as Wisconsin Act 12 aims to alleviate the county's fiscal issues.