Things to do around Wisconsin: 3 Sisters Pow-Wow, food truck event, dog-centric festival
WISCONSIN — Here's what's happening in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and beyond this weekend:. Sunday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N Harbor Drive, Milwaukee. Wisconsin's largest Puerto Rican festival is moving to the Henry Maier Festival Park this year for its...
13-year-old arrested for bringing ‘Orbeez gun’ to Butler Middle School
A 13-year-old student at Butler Middle School was arrested after allegedly bringing what police described as an "Orbeez gun" to school on Friday.
Milwaukee firefighter injured in early morning fire
The Milwaukee Fire Department confirms one firefighter was hurt battling a fire at a vacant building where the roof collapsed, but has been released from hospital.
Aroma Cafe pours Puerto Rican coffee culture into every cup
Aroma Cafe in West Allis celebrates Puerto Rican coffee with every cup. For the husband and wife duo, this is a dream come true after moving to the U.S. because of the impacts of hurricane Maria.
Milwaukee rep wants ban on police ‘warrior training’
(The Center Square) – There would be some major changes to police training in Wisconsin if one Milwaukee state representative gets his way. State Rep. Darrin Madison, D-Milwaukee, introduced four pieces of legislation that he says would end “nonscientific and dangerous police training practices.” “Law enforcement...
Parents charged after six children found locked in Milwaukee storage unit
The parents of six children found locked inside a storage unit on Milwaukee's north side have been charged with child neglect, according to a criminal complaint filed Friday.
Puerto Rican Festival takes over the Summerfest grounds Sept. 21. Here’s what to know...
The Puerto Rican Festival of Wisconsin is back this weekend, taking over the Summerfest grounds with live music, dance performances and more than 90 vendors. The daylong event, which began as a small gathering in 2013, is now onto its 12th year and has grown into the largest Puerto Rican festival in the state,...
Insurance provider will stop offering Affordable Care Act coverage in 11 Wisconsin counties
A health insurance provider will stop offering individual and family coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace in 11 Wisconsin counties next year, meaning about 24,000 people will have to find a new insurer. Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative plans to stop offering marketplace plans in Milwaukee,...
Lake Michigan’s Dirty Secret—Why Some Milwaukee Fish Are Too Dangerous to Eat
Mercury, PCBs, and PFAS still lurk in Lake Michigan fish. Here’s what Milwaukee anglers need to know before frying up their next catch. AI was utilized for research, writing, citation management, and editing.
Man enters ‘insanity plea’ to charges he attacked his ex-girlfriend with an axe
FOND DU LAC (WLUK) -- A man charged with attempted homicide for allegedly attacking his ex-girlfriend with an axe pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect on Friday. Hayden Daffinson, 34, faces eight counts in all for the June 22 incident on Merrill Avenue.
