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The Catholic school is seeking to move on from a drawn-out battle over field lights that soured relations with its neighbors.

The UW Board of Regents fired Jay Rothman on April 7 over a loss of confidence in his leadership. New records reveal some of the tensions behind their decision.

As the second-in-command at Epic Systems, Sumit Rana was widely expected to succeed current CEO Judy Faulkner, 83.

A devastating storm that blew through Walworth County on July 3 included straight-line wind gusts estimated at 90 to 100 mph, equivalent to wind speeds in a Category 2 hurricane, according to the

Bo Melton spent most of last season with the Green Bay Packers focusing on converting to a cornerback. He is now switching his attention to a return to the offense.

Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a classy farewell to the city of Milwaukee on Monday, the day the trade that sent him to the Miami Heat became official.

Five of Milwaukee's top high school basketball players are using their platforms to talk about the impact of gun violence in Milwaukee, something they say is deeply personal to them.

A pair of divers who typically pull fishing lures and old bottles from lake and river bottoms are hoping for some archaeological clarity on an object they found last month in Menominee River.

Vice President JD Vance will be in Milwaukee on Wednesay at the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Air Refueling Wing.

This time of year, farmers are selling lots of cherries and blueberries.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is putting on hold a case challenging the legality of ICE detainers in Wisconsin until federal judges determine whether they will reconsider where the case should be tried.

The death remains under investigation by the sheriff’s office and medical examiner.

Montre L. Whaley-Clacks Jr., 17, was one of three teens charged in the February 2025 shooting death of a fourth teenager on the Far East Side.

Brice Turang's two-run single capped a four-run seventh for Milwaukee, which saw David Hamilton exit early with left hamstring tightness.

When Giannis Antetokounmpo went down on March 15 against the Indiana Pacers, it ended up being the final play of his career with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Milwaukee Brewers prospect was setting in a hospital bed with doctors around him just six months ago. He now gets to enjoy the start of his pro baseball career.

"It's always an honor, no matter how many pieces are performed, I'm just always appreciative, and I feel privileged that they chose to perform one of my pieces, because this is what I dreamed about," Brianna Ware-Boggs says.

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

These areas of low-pressure form on the backside of heavy thunderstorms, causing winds to surge in at fast speeds.