Ancient canoes discovered in Wisconsin lake reveal 5,200-year-old history

Sixteen ancient canoes discovered in Lake Mendota, located in Madison, Wisconsin, are shedding light on historical transportation networks and cultural practices in the area.

Wisconsin dad's TikTok antics go viral, racking up millions of views

A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.

Investigators uncover possible serial killer linked to women’s murders, missing TV anchor

Nearly three decades after Iowa news anchor Jodi Huisentruit vanished without a trace, her case is again drawing attention following new revelations about Christopher Revak, a former person of interest.

Jeffrey "Duke" Roufus, former kickboxer, renowned MMA coach, dead at 55

Jeffrey “Duke" Roufus, world-renowned MMA coach, founder, and namesake of Roufusport MMA Academy in Milwaukee, has died at age 55.

Brewers fan says ‘call ICE’ on Latino Dodgers fan; woman now out of job

Los Angeles Dodgers fan and Navy veteran Ricardo Fosado recorded a Milwaukee Brewers fan telling him “let’s call ICE" during Tuesday’s NLCS playoff game.

Dramatic video shows lightning strike exploding tree in Wisconsin

A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.

Milwaukee crash: 2 Marquette lacrosse players killed, driver arrested

Two Marquette University students were killed, and others were injured, in a Milwaukee crash on Friday. The driver was arrested.

Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding, recovery and cleanup underway

Southeast Wisconsin saw historic and dangerous flooding this past weekend (Aug. 9-10). Catastrophic flooding has impacted Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, and other surrounding communities.

Governor Evers won’t seek third term in battleground Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.

Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law

The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.

Wisconsin man to go on 3K-mile journey for a cause

Dan Winkleman is riding more than 3,800 miles to raise critical funds for pancreatic cancer research.

Milwaukee man admits to framing undocumented man in Trump, ICE threats

A Milwaukee man is accused of writing letters threatening to kill President Trump and ICE agents, and then sending those letters to Milwaukee officials, all the while posing as an immigrant.

Unaccounted pyrotechnics located; Coast Guard provides update

All four pyrotechnics that were previously reported missing have been accounted for, per the U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday, May 28.