Locked Doors, Whispering Ghosts, and TVs Gone Wild—Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel Hauntings
Major League stars have fled in terror after TVs flicked on, voices echoed, and unseen spirits crawled into bed. AI was utilized for research, writing, citation management, and editing.
Wisconsin floods: Red Cross resource fair held in Sherman Park
MILWAUKEE - The American Red Cross, along with state and local partners, hosted a Milwaukee resource fair for residents whose homes and belongings were damaged or destroyed in August's floods. Local perspective:. It's now been four weeks since floods wreaked havoc on parts of southeast Wisconsin, and the recovery is...
Reporter’s Notebook – September 7th, 2025: Trial date set for Judge Hannah Dugan, Naming...
WTMJ news anchor & reporter Adam Roberts goes beyond the headlines to provide not just the ‘what’ but also the ‘why’ when it comes to the media’s coverage of some of the biggest stories in the state of Wisconsin & across the country. This week:
8 Wisconsin Fish Fries That Define Midwest Tradition
Friday night in Wisconsin isn’t complete without the beloved ritual of fish fry. This cherished tradition brings families together around tables loaded with golden-battered fish, creamy coleslaw, and crispy potato pancakes. From Milwaukee’s bustling beer halls to quiet lakeside spots, these eight legendary fish fries...
Milwaukee hit-and-run, arson, police chase; man charged
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee County prosecutors accuse a man of hitting a pedestrian in a stolen car and fleeing the scene, setting that car on fire and, weeks later, leading police on a chase with a baby in his vehicle. In Court:. Court records show 24-year-old Darwin Turner is charged with...
Milwaukee shooting Saturday night, 31-year-old injured
MILWAUKEE - A man was shot and injured in Milwaukee on Saturday night, Sept. 7, 2025. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, just before 9 p.m., a 31-year-old was shot in the area of Buffum and Burleigh. The shooting victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police are...
People Drive From All Over Wisconsin To Eat At This Legendary Restaurant
There’s a red barn in Milwaukee that’s causing perfectly reasonable people to set their alarms early on Saturday mornings and drive ridiculous distances just for breakfast. Mad Rooster Cafe sits there like it knows something the rest of us are just figuring out – that sometimes the best...
Sheridan Park shooting; West Allis man pleads guilty, sentenced
CUDAHY, Wis. - A West Allis man who was charged in a shooting that happened at Sheridan Park in Cudahy on June 28, 2024, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. Leon Chatman, 46, was originally charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, use of a...
Farmers scramble after staple crops take massive hit: ‘It is not viable’
The instability presents a major threat to the nation's — and the world's — long-term food security. Farmers scramble after staple crops take massive hit: 'It is not viable' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Five Krogers Have Closed In Wisconsin In 2025
With five Pick n Save closures already in Wisconsin, the ripple effect of corporate decisions is hitting home. Residents are feeling the loss beyond just their favorite grocery run.