Milwaukee Local News
Jeb Bush becomes latest candidate for president in crowded Republican field
Vowing to win the Republican presidential nomination on his own merits, Jeb Bush launched a White House bid months in the making Monday.
No cause of death yet for runner who collapsed at Summerfest half-marathon
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner doesn't yet know the reason Jon Derynda collapsed and died over the weekend at Summerfest's half-marathon, according to reports released Monday.
All westbound lanes on Hwy 100 at Capitol reopen following crash
UPDATE (1:39 p.m.): All lanes are now open.
Rainy weather keeps summer camp activities inside
WAUKESHA -- With hundreds of kids out of school, camps today started the summer session with some challenging weather.
New 70 mph speed limit signs to be installed this week
New 70 mph speed limit signs are being posted on interstates and highways in Wisconsin this week.
1 in 11 Wisconsin doctors lagging on continuing ed
MADISON -- A recent audit found nearly one in 11 licensed Wisconsin physicians were not in compliance with continuing education requirements, according to state Department of Safety and Professional Services records.
Tanker carrying chemicals rolls over, closes interstate in Green Bay
DE PERE -- A tanker truck carrying chemicals rolled over on a Green Bay area interstate, injuring the driver and temporarily tying up traffic in both directions.
*Six-year-old Milwaukee boy beats cancer; hosts fundraiser for MACC Fund
How do you celebrate beating cancer when your when you're 6-years-old? You have a pizza party, of course.
1 killed, 7 hurt in crash after cars stop to help driver
BELOIT -- Authorities say one person was killed and seven others were injured when a semitrailer struck three cars on a highway in southern Wisconsin after people stopped to help a woman accused of driving drunk.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says the 20-year-old Janesville woman crashed her Ford Taurus into a guardrail Saturday night on Interstate 39/90 near Beloit. The car was disabled on the highway. Drivers of two other vehicles stopped to help.
According to the state patrol, a semitrailer smashed into the Taurus and the other vehicles. A 27-year-old Lake Geneva woman in one of the other vehicles was killed, while two boys in the backseat suffered life-threatening injuries. The driver of that car was also hurt, as were three Deerfield residents in the third vehicle.
The Janesville woman was arrested and had non-life-threatening injuries.
Waukesha Co. couple found with hundreds of chinchillas in home due in court
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County couple, found with hundreds of chinchillas in their home, will be in court for the first time Monday.
North Avenue repaving project begins Monday
MILWAUKEE -- A busy stretch of road in Milwaukee is about to get a lot more smooth.
Fond du Lac man among hundreds stranded in Canada after flight forced to land
GOOSE BAY, CANADA - A nightmare for airline passengers trying to get to London, including a Fond du Lac college student.
Dreary weather impacts Milwaukee area festivals
This dreary weather we had this weekend had an impact on festivals.
Elderly man with dementia missing from Milwaukee
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has put out a Silver Alert for a 71-year-old man missing from Milwaukee area.
Woman held after apparent homicide in Dane County
A woman is in custody following an apparent homicide in south-central Wisconsin.
Report: Rodgers to miss Favre Hall of Fame event due to charity commitment
A major charity event near Aaron Rodgers' hometown is precluding him from taking part in Brett Favre's Hall of Fame night in Green Bay.
One person injured in house fire
Two families are displaced by a fire in Sheboygan Falls.
Milwaukee police investigate three shootings
Several people injured in shootings Saturday night in Milwaukee.