A March 25 complaint asks the Milwaukee County DA to probe Ryan Antczak for allegedly circulating false campaign mailers about Supervisor Kathleen Vincent.

Two workers died after an equipment-related explosion at NaturPak's Janesville plant; the company has paused operations and brought in an outside safety firm.

Chesney, a denim-diapered kangaroo from Sunshine Farm in Necedah, escaped and is missing; owners and the sheriff urge residents to call 773-682-8042 and not to approach him.

Justen Poulson pleaded no contest to a drug‑related homicide‑by‑vehicle charge in the Oct. 3, 2025 crash that killed his mother; sentencing is set for June 8, 2026.

Clear, cold start Saturday with sunshine and gusty southwest winds; highs near 47°F. Elevated fire‑weather concerns this afternoon and a chance of storms arrives Monday night into Tuesday.

Milwaukee's Cesar Chavez Drive BID voted to temporarily strip Chavez's name and will consult residents in choosing a new name. The district says it will operate as South 16th Street BID while it holds public gatherings.

Truck Country advanced a plan for a Freightliner dealership near I‑94 after a reported $3.3M land deal for nearly 49 acres in the Somers/Paris growth area. Rezoning and permits are next.

A Milwaukee father who pleaded guilty to felonies after an Oct. 25 crash that killed his 5‑year‑old son is facing sentencing. Court and witness accounts say the children were unrestrained and the driver was intoxicated.

A Racine motorcyclist died after a vehicle collision at Durand and Cleveland; police are asking witnesses to come forward. Investigators are reviewing footage and reconstructing the scene.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled officers must read Miranda warnings to students before in‑school interrogations, a unanimous decision that could reshape SRO practices statewide.

A Sun Prairie man is in custody after police say a child reported missing in Illinois was allegedly assaulted in Sun Prairie. Authorities say the child is safe and prosecutors are reviewing charges.

Milwaukee police are looking for a suspect after an armed robbery near 9th and Lincoln Friday morning. Authorities are asking the public to share tips.

A truck drove through Grace Coffee's Third Ward storefront early Friday; the owners say no one was hurt and the cafe will remain closed while repairs are made.