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Wisconsin man 'drank all day' before horror crash that killed high school senior, 17, and her dog
A 20-year-old man from West Allis, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to causing a fatal crash while driving under the influence. The incident occurred on December 30, 2024, in Waukesha, resulting in the death of...

Sports on TV, radio: Aug. 23-25, 2025
• Indy NXT Series: Practice, 8 a.m., FS1 • NTT IndyCar Series: Practice, 10 a.m., FS1 • NTT IndyCar Series: Qualifying, 1 p.m., FS1 • Indy NXT Series: Qualifying, 2:30 p.m., FS2 • NTT IndyCar Series: High-Line & Final Practice, 3:30 p.m., FS2 •...
SoCal High School Principal Orders Hold on LGBTQ+ Centered Lessons
A leaked staff-wide email from a Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) High School Principal seems like a stunning admission that LGBTQ+ centered lessons are being administered at his school and an assurance that the district’s lawyers...

Wisconsin High School Football Scores, Results & Live Updates (WIAA) - August 22, 2025
There are 158 high school football games scheduled across Wisconsin on Friday, August 22, marking the first full Friday night of the 2025 high school football season. You can follow every game live on our Wisconsin High School Football Scoreboard....
Culver’s approved to join Chipotle, First Watch in Ransley Station
Northwest Pensacola is getting another fast-food restaurant option at Ransley Station, a multi-use development that includes new businesses and apartments off of Pine Forest Road near Interstate 10. Plans to build a new Culver’s at 8880 Boesch...

Giants Willy Adames returns to Milwaukee and homers in first at bat against his former team
MILWAUKEE (AP) — San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames celebrated his return to Milwaukee by homering on the first pitch he saw from his former team. Adames removed his batting helmet and saluted the crowd that gave him a standing ovation...

Wisconsin judge denies motions to dismiss charges Trump aides face in fake electors suit
MADISON (AP) -- A Wisconsin judge Friday declined to dismiss felony charges against two attorneys and a former aide to President Donald Trump who advised Trump in 2020 as part of a plan to submit paperwork falsely claiming that the Republican had...

Rockets GM’s Comments on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Future All but Confirms Bucks Stance
The NBA rumor mill thrives in the offseason, especially when a megastar’s name is involved. Over the past few months, one name has fueled more speculation than most: Giannis Antetokounmpo. Every whisper about his future with the Milwaukee Bucks...

Federal government extends lease at downtown Milwaukee building used by ICE
Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you getting our free newsletters? The federal government has extended its lease on a downtown Milwaukee property used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to federal lease records and the building’s...

As good times roll for MLB-best Brewers, Giants see postseason hopes fading away
The Milwaukee Brewers continue to give their fans reasons to be excited for postseason play. Boasting the best record in the majors, Milwaukee (81-48) opened a seven-game homestand on Friday with a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants, thanks...

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This Charming River Town Is One of the Midwest's Best-kept Secrets—and It Has Gorgeous Parks, a Deep Art History, and a Quaint Downtown
Top 5 Can’t Miss Explore the steep sandstone bluffs in Castle Rock State Park. Go shopping in Conover Square, a former piano factory that’s now filled with antique shops, local boutiques, and a cute model train exhibit. Enjoy drinks and live music...

IndyCar announces Milwaukee grid penalties for Chip Ganassi Racing
This is due to "unscheduled engine changes beyond the entry’s season allotment" following Tuesday's team test at Nashville Superspeedway, officials said. LEBANON, Tenn. — There will be a nine-position grid penalty for Nos. 8 and 9 of Chip Ganassi...

A Taste of Fall for Southern Wisconsin
Cold front moves through by mid-morning Highs in the low to mid-70s today Much cooler temperatures ahead, overnight lows in the 40s MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A cold front is moving southeast through the area and should be out of the area by...

New database catalogs plant species in latest effort to restore prairies
To the untrained eye, the restored prairie lands of Illinois look exactly how you would imagine they looked hundreds of years ago. But many plant species are still missing, and recent efforts — including a newly launched database — aim to ensure...

IndyCar schedule for Milwaukee: Practice, qualifying, race on Aug. 24
The IndyCar Series prepares to finish its season with a pair of short ovals. Its first stop is at the Milwaukee Mile for the Snap-On 250. Alex Palou had clinched the season championship with his eight race wins and would like to become the first...

Rossi and IndyCar Series set for the Snap-On Milwaukee Mile 250
With two races left in the regular season, the NTT IndyCar Series heads to Wisconsin for the Snap-On Milwaukee Mile 250 on Sunday. This race weekend marks a return of IndyCar to the historic Milwaukee Mile track, one of the oldest continuously...

Milwaukee teen's 'Youth Pray Over Youth' event promotes community & positivity
News stories about youth victims of violence in Milwaukee inspired 17-year-old high school student Zoe Chambers to do something positive. Earlier this month, she hosted an event called “Youth Pray Over Youth” in Sherman Park. There, young people...

Northeast Wisconsin electricity prices hold steady as national prices see big jumps
GREEN BAY (WLUK)-- Electricity is something that most people can't live without these days. But many others struggle to live with the bills to pay for it as they seem to climb and climb. The Consumer Price Index indicates electricity prices across...

350 trees planted across Brown County as part of Packers' First Downs for Trees program
BELLEVUE (WLUK) -- The Green Bay Packers continue to celebrate their on-field success with an annual sustainability initiative that helps make our region greener. On Friday, team officials gathered at Josten Park in Bellevue for a ceremonial tree...