Coin shortage prompts bank to pay you for spare change: ‘It has never happened before’
Do you have a jar of coins in your house? Maybe you have been saving for a special occasion? Well, a local bank says they will pay you for what’s inside that jar — plus interest!
22 states now on travel restriction list in NY, NJ, CT
Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio and Wisconsin were added to the list of states from which travelers must quarantine when arriving in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Investigators say driver who struck and killed former Fairfax cop was ‘targeting a white person’
Wisconsin authorities say a driver who struck and killed a former Fairfax police officer was “targeting a white person.”
Missing 10-year-old girl, subject of Wisconsin Amber Alert, found dead
10-year-old Kodie Dutcher from Baraboo, Wisconsin, the subject of a statewide Amber Alert, has been found dead, according to a report by Madison station WMTV.
Wisconsin police investigate hate crime: bi-racial woman burned while stopped for red light
Police in Wisconsin say they’re investigating an assault on an 18-year-old woman who is bi-racial as a hate crime.
Wisconsin teen accused of killing alleged sex trafficker released on $400K bond raised by supporters
Community groups paid $400,000 to free Chrystul Kizer, 19, who has been awaiting trial in connection with the death of her alleged sex trafficker, Randall Volar III, 34, in June 2018.
‘Insensitive, wrong and racist:’ Trainer on leave over ‘I Can’t Breathe’ workout at Wisconsin gym
An Anytime Fitness in Wauwatosa is catching major heat over posting a workout titled, "I Can't Breathe," TMZ reported Wednesday, June 10. Some have said the workout sign was wrong, if not racist. With controversy growing, the corporate office issued a statement slamming the workout. Members said they have a lot of questions, too.
Woman arrested for spitting on juvenile protester during anti-racism demonstration in Milwaukee
A 64-year-old woman and licensed attorney was arrested for the second time in two days after a video was published on Facebook which showed her spitting on a black teenager during an anti-racism protest in Milwaukee.
Man killed after school bus rolls onto him during races at Wisconsin speedway
A man died Friday night after a school bus rolled onto him at the Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin bars flooded with patrons hours after state Supreme Court ends coronavirus stay-at-home order
Several bars across Wisconsin were flooded with patrons just hours after the state Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down an extension of Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order that had been in effect since mid-March to limit the effect of the coronavirus.
‘Very tragic event’: 5 victims found in Milwaukee home after man calls police and says family is dead
Police said the victims range in age from 14 to 41 years old, and a suspect was taken into custody.
Girl uses fishing rod to deliver birthday gift to friend amid COVID-19 pandemic
A teenage girl reeled in some birthday love amid the pandemic.
Wisconsin governor orders several state parks, forests and recreation areas closed
Citing unprecedented crowds, litter and vandalism, Gov. Tony Evers ordered the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to close 40 state parks, forests and recreation areas to protect the health and safety of visitors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic politics: Wisconsin voters wait hours at the few open polling stations
Voters are still gathering to cast their ballots across Wisconsin.
‘Dancing Chuck’, 97-year-old WWII veteran, busts a move to Justin Timberlake while in quarantine
This WWII veteran still showed off solid dancing moves during the pandemic.
Teenager allegedly threatened with jail over coronavirus posts
A 16-year-old Wisconsin high school sophomore who had symptoms of the coronavirus and posted about it on social media was ordered by a sheriff’s deputy to delete the posts and threatened with being taken to jail, her attorney said.
Wisconsin neighbors dance together to 'Jump Around' during coronavirus outbreak
Residents of a Wisconsin neighborhood took a break from isolation to jump and dance to the classic House of Pain song “Jump Around.”
Karl-Anthony Towns says his mother has coronavirus, in coma
Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns announced on social media late Tuesday night his mother has contracted the coronavirus.
Wisconsin governor orders all K-12 schools to close to prevent coronavirus spread
Schools in Wisconsin are set to close next week as the state undertakes efforts to prevent coronavirus spreading.
More than 100 cats saved from house filled with feces, urine
More than 110 cats were living in a house filled with feces and the smell of urine. Rescue workers had to wear protective gear as they found cats both alive and dead.