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A month in mourning: D'Vontaye Mitchell's family details life upended, waiting for charges
Demonstrations every few days for a month. One public funeral with prominent activist Al Sharpton and local political leaders in attendance. Detailing a painful life experience over and over again...
Mukwonago house fire; man accused, possible 'mental health break'
MUKWONAGO, Wis. - A 50-year-old Mukwonago man is accused of setting his own house on fire – and endangering the lives of two other people in the home. The accused is Gary Genzmer – and he faces the following criminal counts:. First-degree recklessly endangering safety (two counts) Negligent...
New biotech $49 million hub could generate thousands of jobs, provide mobile cancer screening
More details have been revealed about a new biohealth technology hub that is projected to generate around 141,000 jobs over 10 years — with most of those positions likely to be in supply-chain and service industries, even restaurants, that benefit from economic growth. Eighteen public and private entities, including Medical College of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Area Technical College, are slated to share $49 million in federal funding for the biohealth hub centered on personalized medicine, an...
Wisconsin Forecast: Clear Skies Today, Storms Expected Soon
Milwaukee, WI – Wisconsin residents can look forward to a pleasant Saturday with mostly clear skies and light southerly winds. Highs will range between 82 and 86 degrees, and tonight’s temperatures are expected to drop to between 64 and 66 degrees. According to the US National Weather Service...
VIDEO | 9-year-old auctioneer from Jackson following in her mother’s footsteps
Washington Co., WI – The auctioneering team of Cassie Hanson and her 9-year-old daughter Elsie are turning heads and raising a lot of money and they were front and center at the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction at the Wisconsin State Fair. FREE local news at. Washington County...
Award-winning Oak Creek Police K9 Nox who logged 'extremely successful career' has died
Former Oak Creek Police K9 Nox, who had an “extremely successful career,” according to his handler, has died. Nox was a German shepherd from the Netherlands. His handler, Officer Dawn Hanizeski, initially took ownership of her former patrol partner after he retired with an honorable discharge in June 2021 after eight years on...
Waupaca County towns pass ordinances to prohibit wake-enhanced boating
Wake-enhanced boating is prohibited on the Waupaca Chain of Lakes following action this week by three town boards. The towns of Dayton and Farmington passed ordinances banning the activity Tuesday and the Town of Lind did the same Thursday. ...
Hot, humid weather and storms are in the extended forecast for Milwaukee
Peak summer weather is in full swing in Milwaukee. The forecast for the upcoming week features hot, humid temperatures and a chance of showers and thunderstorms every day through Friday. High temperatures in the mid to upper 80s are expected throughout the week and will likely feel hotter thanks to dewpoints in the...
Milwaukee Bucks Fans React to Donald Trump Calling Giannis Antetokounmpo ‘The Greek’
Milwaukee Bucks news: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Donald Trump are not exactly two names that you would immediately associate with each other. This is exactly why more than a few fans were surprised to hear the former United States President utter the name of the Bucks superstar during a recent campaign rally.
Milwaukee Bucks Veteran Linked to Philadelphia 76ers
Milwaukee Bucks news: The Philadelphia 76ers could be one of the teams to beat in the East now that they’ve successfully brought in nine-time All-Star Paul George via free agency. Along with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers now have a legitimate Big 3 — one that is expected to terrorize the Eastern Conference this coming season.
Brown County Dems launch canvassing efforts, as GOP says Harris offers familiar failed policies
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – One hundred days out from the November election, Wisconsin Democrats have launched a statewide mobilization blitz to try to energize voters ahead of the election. “A couple weeks ago, Democrats were arguing about who should be the candidate (for president) and whether there is a path forward,” said Democratic Party […]
Sherman Park Grocery celebrates 2-year anniversary in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE - Sherman Park Grocery celebrates its two-year anniversary on Milwaukee's north side Saturday, July 27. The store, located near Fond du Lac and Sherman, opened in 2022 in what owner Moe Wince called a food desert. It has since provided access to fresh fruits and vegetables to the neighborhood.
Downtown off-leash dog park to begin construction in August. Project to take four months
Construction of a Milwaukee downtown dog park beneath Interstate 794, just west of the Milwaukee River, is to begin in August. That's the word from Matt Dorner, economic development director at the Milwaukee Downtown Business Improvement District. That organization and the Historic Third Ward Business Improvement District are leading the project. ...
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