A federal TRO paused Lac du Flambeau's restrictions, allowing licensed anglers to fish walleye and musky on many Northwoods lakes while the dispute moves through court.

Milwaukee County Zoo opened the $22.6M Ladish Co. Foundation Rhino Care Center, pairing Eastern black rhinos Zuri and Kianga in a new conservation‑focused habitat.

A 52‑day‑old Fond du Lac infant was transferred to Children’s Wisconsin with multiple fractures and a throat injury; a 25‑year‑old is in custody on a felony child‑abuse charge.

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.

Widespread frost hit Milwaukee early Saturday morning; sunshine should erase it, but a warmer, windier stretch returns Sunday into Monday.

An 18-year-old was killed early May 2 in a shooting near 62nd and Arthur in Milwaukee. Police say they are searching for suspects and asking the public for tips.

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

Extended lane and ramp closures at the Mitchell Interchange will affect southbound access to Mitchell International Airport this weekend. Expect detours and extra travel time.

A person was found unconscious inside a northwest-side house fire Friday night near 76th and Silver Spring; the individual was rushed to a hospital and MFD is investigating.

An $8.3M sale consolidates nearly 120 acres west of Ikea for The Prairie, a mixed‑use housing and commercial plan in Oak Creek.

A conservative PAC and WILL sued to block Act 126, arguing the new residency rule for petition circulators violates the First Amendment and threatens campaigns ahead of June filings.

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.