Milwaukee-area residents urged to stay vigilant after sensitive information exposed GREEN BAY, Wis. — A data breach at the Green Bay Packers Pro Shop has compromised the personal and financial information of 8,514 customers, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced. With Packers fans spanning the Milwaukee area and beyond, many…
Milwaukee DPW Crews Work Overnight to Repair Sinkhole on Auer Avenue A sinkhole caused by a water main break disrupted traffic and prompted emergency repairs in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood overnight. The incident occurred on Auer Avenue near Pierce Street, leading to the road’s closure and an all-night effort by the city’s Department of Public Works…
MADISON, Wis. — A heated debate is brewing in Wisconsin over who should hold the power to shape state laws. Democratic Governor Tony Evers has reignited a proposal to allow voters to directly propose and repeal laws through ballot initiatives, a move Republican lawmakers swiftly rejected. The idea, included in Evers’ state budget proposal, would…
D.C. officer Shane Lamond found guilty of leaking intelligence to Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Learn how his conviction impacts police accountability and the fight against far-right extremism.
Merry Grinchmas, Milwaukee! In a bizarre twist straight out of Whoville, a true-to-life Grinch pilfered a giant inflatable Grinch from a Milwaukee yard—only to discover that Christmas spirit can’t be deflated so easily. Will Sanchez, who lives near 37th Street and Greenfield Avenue, decks out his house for every holiday. But nothing gets him more…
A clever and dangerous scam is making its way across the country, and Milwaukee residents are now being warned to stay alert. Known as the “Brushing” scam, this scheme involves unsolicited packages and a seemingly harmless QR code that can compromise your personal and financial information. Here’s how it works and how you can protect…
Milwaukee, WI, United States Tuesday, December 10 H36° L26° 🌥 Mostly cloudy and colder. Wind Chill: Afternoon feels like 25°F (-4°C) with breezy conditions. Wednesday, December 11 H31° L6° 🌦 A mix of sun and clouds, windy with snow showers. Wind Chill: Feels like 15°F (-9°C) during the day and -5°F (-21°C) at night. Thursday,…
KENOSHA, WI. – Uline, North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, has officially opened the largest warehouse in Wisconsin, a facility that ranks among the top 20 largest warehouses in the nation. This state-of-the-art distribution center spans a staggering 1.44 million square feet and is now operational, further solidifying Uline’s stronghold as…
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has been awarded a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand mental health services in schools across the state. This significant funding aims to address the growing mental health needs of students and bolster the availability of qualified mental health professionals in educational settings….
Eli Lilly & Co. plans to pump another $3 billion into expanding its Kenosha County, Wisconsin, factory, aiming to accelerate the manufacturing of its high-demand diabetes and obesity medications. The investment, announced Thursday, comes as the drugmaker positions itself to meet soaring global demand for best-selling injectable drugs like Mounjaro and Zepbound, which collectively generated…
Southeast Wisconsin is bracing for a windy and cold night. Earlier today, the region saw powerful gusts, with Kewaskum clocking the highest at 56 mph, closely followed by Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport at 53 mph. Other strong gusts included 49 mph in Walworth and 46 mph in Pleasant Prairie, Racine, and Plymouth. Tonight’s Forecast: Thursday: Looking Ahead:…
A strong earthquake struck Northern California on Thursday morning, sending shockwaves as far south as San Francisco and prompting a tsunami warning that impacted millions. The magnitude 7.0 quake hit at 10:44 a.m., centered west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County near the Oregon border, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)….