Milwaukee WI

The clock is ticking for Milwaukee-area residents who have fallen behind on energy bills. Wisconsin’s winter moratorium on residential utility disconnections ends April 15, and once that date hits, utilities can resume collections and shut off heating service for customers who have not arranged payment plans or...

For an entire year, Robin Greenfield can only eat food that he foraged himself. The environmental activist has no I.D., passport, or bank account. It's his way of committing to a sustainable, harmonious coexistence with nature.

Megan Germundson, MinnPost. This story about Air Wisconsin providing charter services for federal immigration enforcement authorities after it was sold to CSI Aviation was originally published by Wisconsin Watch. You can find an interactive version of it here. Air Wisconsin Airlines has not been spared by the...

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- West Allis has reached the final round of the national Strongest Town contest, beating out larger cities including Chicago along the way. Voting is now closed and the winner, either West Allis or Madison, Wis., will be announced Monday, April 6. Mayor Dan Devine...

Where are old businesses and young entrepreneurs finding success in Milwaukee? Lincoln Avenue. From nearly 98-year-old bike shops to brand new beauty salons Lincoln Avenue is a south side hub for business.

The scent of a sizzling cheeseburger and a basket of fresh golden fries has a way of stopping people in their tracks, especially in Wisconsin. Across the state, this classic combo isn’t just a quick meal, it’s practically a local tradition. From nostalgic drive-ins to welcoming neighborhood grilles,...

A man in Wisconsin is accused of threatening to fatally shoot his parents and leading law enforcement on a 14-hour standoff during which he allegedly warned he "would kill everyone." Vance Lee, 33, stands charged with failure to comply with an officer's attempt to take person into custody, disorderly conduct,...

Milwaukee wing fans might want to clear some calendar space in April. Two new Wingstop restaurants are targeting mid-April openings, which would bring the city's total up to six locations if everything goes according to plan. The newcomers are planned for the East Side at 2935 N. Oakland Ave. near...

A welfare check near 10th and Hadley in Milwaukee turned into an hourslong tactical standoff on Friday, April 3, ending when a 24-year-old man surrendered to police and was arrested. Officers said they discovered a domestic violence incident at the address, set up a command perimeter and called in crisis negotiators....

SULLIVAN, Wis. — The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Root River at Franklin affecting Milwaukee County, and the Root River Canal at Raymond affecting Racine County until 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 5. The warning also impacts the Fox River Lower near New Munster...