Kyle Rittenhouse shooting: Anthony Huber federal civil rights lawsuit permitted

A federal judge ruled in favor of a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by Anthony Huber’s family against Kenosha law enforcement “to hold officers responsible for their role in the events leading to his death" when he was shot by Kyle Rittenhouse during August 2020 protests.

Spider infestation temporarily shuts down Wisconsin middle school

A letter sent out to parents by the school identified the spiders as yellow sac spiders, a common species in the United States.

Darrell Brooks files notice, appeal process begins

Darrell Brooks, sentenced in connection the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, has filed notice of his intent to seek post-conviction relief.

Plane crash lands, Western Lakes Golf Club; 3 people, 53 dogs safe

The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said a twin-engine airplane crash-landed at Western Lakes Golf Club in Pewaukee on Tuesday morning.

Armed man arrested at West Bend library; demanded staff 'stop the voting'

A 38-year-old man was arrested at the West Bend Community Memorial Library on Tuesday, Nov. 8 for being armed with a knife and demanding the staff “stop the voting.”

Darrell Brooks trial: Defendant calls for mistrial over Reddit post

Before a jury found Darrell Brooks guilty on all 76 counts in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack, he called for a mistrial following the discovery of a Reddit post allegedly written by a juror.

Darrell Brooks trial: Defendant's interviews played for the jury

Witness testimony resumed Tuesday in the Darrell Brooks trial. The jury saw videos and heard audio from interviews with Brooks in the hours and days after the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack.

Darrell Brooks trial: Ex-girlfriend testifies, COVID test negative

The trial of Darrell Brooks, accused in the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, resumed with a second day of testimony Friday, Oct. 7.

Families sue TikTok after 2 girls die attempting controversial ‘blackout challenge,' lawsuit claims

According to SMVLC, Arriani and Lalani participated in TikTok’s "blackout challenge," which encourages users to choke themselves with belts, purse strings or other similar items until passing out.

Milwaukee drainage tunnel search; boy found dead, men still missing

A 10-year-old boy was found dead during a search of Milwaukee's drainage tunnels on the city's south side Tuesday, less than 24 hours after he went missing. Family identified the boy as Mohammad Arman.

Wisconsin dog tied to hydrant adopted on 1st day available

The Wisconsin Humane Society announced that Baby Girl – the dog found tied to a Green Bay fire hydrant – has found a new home.

Dog tied to hydrant; Wisconsin Humane Society's compassionate response

A Wisconsin Humane Society Facebook post on Thursday morning, May 5 is evoking a strong emotional response – and shining light on a dog now known as Baby Girl.

27 people rescued from floating ice chunk in Green Bay

Authorities rescued 27 people from a floating chunk of ice that broke away from shore in the bay of Green Bay in eastern Wisconsin, the sheriff's office said Sunday.

Milwaukee man, pregnant wife shot in 'unprovoked' pellet gun attack

Police arrested a 12-year-old boy who they say intentionally fired the gun at the couple outside their home near 39th and Sheridan.

Traffic stop reveals Wisconsin driver seated in camping chair

The Wisconsin State Patrol shared a photo from a bizarre traffic stop, showing that the driver was sitting in a camping chair, as the pick-up truck did not have seats.

WI bills seek to limit transgender athletes, kindergarten through college

Transgender athletes listed as boys on their birth certificates would be banned from participating in girls' and women's sports in Wisconsin from kindergarten through college under bills introduced by Republican lawmakers.

12-year-old WI boy charged with attempting to kill younger brother

A 12-year-old boy accused of stabbing his younger brother in far northwestern Wisconsin can be charged with attempted intentional homicide, a judge has ruled.