Darrell Brooks trial: Jury begins deliberations after closing arguments

Jurors in the Darrell Brooks trial came to court on Tuesday with overnight bags as jury instructions were read, and closing arguments were delivered. Deliberations in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack case began at 6:24 p.m.

VIDEO: Suspected drunk driver crashes into multiple vehicles

A suspected drunken driver was captured on camera missing a turn, hopping a curb and crashing into multiple vehicles in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. 

Darrell Brooks trial: Fringe theory rejected by judge as 'nonsense'

You might call it a ‘fringe’ theory - literally. Throughout the Waukesha Christmas Parade trial this month, Darrell Brooks has persistently questioned the court's jurisdiction over him.

Darrell Brooks trial: Defense rested, judge says; closing arguments Tuesday

The stage is set for closing arguments in the Darrell Brooks trial to happen starting Tuesday morning, Oct. 25 in Waukesha County court. Brooks is accused in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack in November 2021.

Darrell Brooks trial: Defendant calls 9 witnesses, outbursts continue

Darrell Brooks brought more witnesses for his defense to the stand in his trial on Friday, Oct. 21. Brooks is charged in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack.

Hartland fatal fire; 6 dead at apartment complex, active investigation

A huge criminal investigation is underway in the southern Wisconsin village of Hartland after six people were found dead inside an apartment building on Friday morning, Oct. 21.

Student loan forgiveness: 22 million people have applied for relief, Biden says

Biden said more than half of the people eligible for student loan relief have submitted their applications in the week since the website went live.

Darrell Brooks trial: Defendant cries during opening statement

Prosecutors rested their case in the Darrell Brooks trial Thursday after calling 57 witnesses over two weeks. Brooks is charged in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack. On Thursday afternoon, Brooks cried as he delivered his deferred opening statement before calling two witnesses.

Darrell Brooks trial: Jurors view red SUV

Prosecutors called nine more witnesses Wednesday in the Darrell Brooks trial, charged in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack. Mid-afternoon, the jury was taken out of the courtroom to view the red SUV. Video was provided later of that viewing.

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: Prosecutors focus on arrest after parade attack

Witness testimony resumed Monday morning in the Darrell Brooks trial, charged in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack. Prosecutors focused on Brooks' arrest shortly after the tragedy at the parade.

West Allis parents charged, fentanyl death of 17-month-old

A mother and father in West Allis are both charged in connection with the death of their toddler. Court records say the 17-month-old had enough fentanyl in her system to kill an adult.

Darrell Brooks trial: Defendant's 50-minute rant, calls for dismissal

Darrell Brooks went on a 50-minute rant late Thursday morning, calling for the dismissal of the case against him in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack, citing a number of reasons why proceedings shouldn't continue. Judge Dorow denied the request, stating, "This trial will keep going."

Darrell Brooks trial: Severe weather adjourns testimony early

Prosecutors in the Darrell Brooks trial plan to follow the path of the SUV that plowed through the Waukesha Christmas Parade in November 2021 – as more state witnesses share their perspectives on what happened.

Netflix Dahmer show draws true crime tourists to Milwaukee bar

Netflix's new series profiling Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer has drawn true crime tourists to the former "Club 219," where Dahmer found some of his victims. The new owner said the unwanted attention has been overwhelming.

Darrell Brooks trial: Prosecutors focus on parade attack victims

Testimony in the Darrell Brooks trial shifted for the prosecution team on Tuesday as the state began to focus its case on the six fatal victims of the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, calling seven witnesses.

Darrell Brooks trial: Defendant apologizes, state calls 7 witnesses

Witness testimony resumed Monday morning in the Darrell Brooks Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial. Brooks was dressed in a full suit as opposed to the orange jail uniform he wore Wednesday-Friday of the first week of the trial. He remained in the courtroom for the entire day of testimony Monday.

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.