Waukesha police shooting, 2 officers hurt, female shooter dead

Police said officers assisting a landlord with an "erratic" tenant were fired at in Waukesha Wednesday afternoon, and one was hit. The female shooter was later found dead in the basement. A second officer was not shot but went to the hospital with injuries.

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.

Postal worker killed in Milwaukee while delivering mail

Milwaukee police said a postal worker was shot and killed near 65th and Lancaster on the city's north side. He was delivering mail at the time.

Waukesha County Lake Keesus gator head dragged in by cat

Burnt Toast's catch on Lake Keesus in Waukesha County Sunday gave new meaning to the phrase, "Look what the cat dragged in..."

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.

Milwaukee mother killed, son accused wanted virtual reality headset

A 10-year-old boy is now charged as an adult with first-degree reckless homicide for allegedly fatally shooting his mother on Monday, Nov. 21. This, after she would not allow him to purchase an Oculus Virtual Reality Headset from Amazon.

Timothy Olson arrested by Franklin police; suspected of kidnapping, ID theft

Timothy Olson, a person of interest in a death investigation in South Milwaukee, has been arrested by Franklin police. The arrest came around 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29 – hours after Olson was spotted at a business on S. 27th Street in Franklin Monday night.

Darrell Brooks Judge Jennifer Dorow talks, why she won't discuss the case

Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Dorow became a household name during the trial for the man who attacked Waukesha's Christmas parade in November 2021. Now, she is mulling a Wisconsin Supreme Court run.

North Carolina boy's cheesy wish brings him to Wisconsin

When officials with the Make-A-Wish Foundation asked a 10-year-old North Carolina boy about his wish, he told them he wanted to visit Wisconsin to make cheese.

'Jerseys for Jackson' Sparks effort is back; set for Dec. 3-4

It was a viral hashtag in 2021. Now, "Jerseys for Jackson" is back to help honor the youngest victim of the Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy – Jackson Sparks.

Wisconsin woman celebrates 101st birthday: 'You only live once'

Most people don't get to plan for their 100th birthday, let alone consider their 101st. One southeast Wisconsin woman celebrated just that Saturday.

Darrell Brooks motions hearing; tied to appeal following conviction

A motions hearing was held in Waukesha County on Friday, Nov. 18 for Darrell Brooks. It was associated with an appeal following his conviction on 76 charges associated with the Waukesha Christmas parade attack.

Drug dealer pays Kenneth Twyman's $112K bail, set for release

Kenneth Twyman, one of Wisconsin’s Most Wanted, is set to go free again thanks to the generosity of a convicted drug trafficker.

Darrell Brooks sentencing: Life in prison without extended supervision

Darrell Brooks will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Judge Jennifer Dorow threw the book at Brooks, handing down the maximum sentence, drawing applause from the courtroom filled with victims and their families.

Darrell Brooks sentencing: Waukesha parade victims speak, court cleared over threat

Sending a message loud and clear, 45 victims and survivors of the Waukesha Christmas parade attack shared powerful personal accounts of how the attack impacted them Tuesday in the first of two sentencing hearings for Darrell Brooks.

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.

Wisconsin nurse accused of amputating frostbite patient's foot, planning to display it at taxidermy shop

A Wisconsin nurse is accused of amputating a dying frostbite patient’s foot without permission – and allegedly telling coworkers she would display the body part in her family’s taxidermy shop.

US Senate race: Ron Johnson wins 3rd term

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) defeated Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, his Democratic challenger, to win a third term.

Wisconsin governor's race: Tony Evers wins 2nd term

Gov. Tony Evers, running for a second term as Wisconsin's governor, defeated Republican challenger Tim Michels on the Nov. 8 midterm elections ballot. Michels delivered a concession speech early Wednesday.