Kittens recovering after being buried alive in Florida backyard
<p>Two of the five kittens a Florida sheriff's office says were buried in a backyard are recovering and being cared for by a foster family before they can be adopted.<br></p>
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Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires
<p>High winds are fueling a fast-moving fire that has burned homes in Southern California.</p>
Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest
<p>President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.</p>
Rep. Ilhan Omar's attorneys demand return of property seized in federal search of her home
<p>Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar are asking the DOJ to immediately return property that federal agents seized from her home this week, arguing that the search stemming from an immigration fraud investigation was "neither justified nor lawful."</p>
Hazmat crew called for suspicious mail at US Rep. Gwen Moore's Milwaukee office
<p>The Milwaukee Fire Department said it was called to downtown Milwaukee about 2:25 p.m. Friday for a suspicious package that was determined to not be hazardous.</p>
Operation Football: Week 9 'Play of the Week'
<p>Operation Football "Play of the Week" voting is open every Friday night through Sunday night. </p>
Katie Zacharia is out as Trump's White House press secretary, advisers say
<p>Katie Zacharia is out as press secretary, advisers to the president said, ending her turbulent week-long stint as the White House’s top spokesperson.</p>
Man sentenced in Wash. Co. court on attempted 1st degree intentional homicide & physical abuse of a child
October 16, 2026 – West Bend, Wi – In Washington County Circuit Court today Melvin R. Hintson Reed was sentenced to a total of 43 years of initial prison confinement followed by 23 years of extended supervision. The judge in the case was Hon. Paul V. Malloy. On August 6, 2026, Hintson Reed was found […]
Viral foster kitten with custom-made wheelchair gets adopted
<p>Gelato, a kitten who went viral for his homemade wheelchair, now has a forever home.</p>
Milwaukee police arrest Rufus King teacher accused of assaulting 3 students
<p>A Rufus King International High School teacher is accused of sexually assaulting three 17-year-old students.</p>
Bucks change time of home opener because of World Series Game 1
<p>The Milwaukee Bucks moved the season home opener against the Chicago Bulls in celebration of Game One of the World Series on Friday, Oct. 23.</p>
Journalist hospitalized after Israeli settler attack on Palestinian olive harvest in West Bank
<p>A Washington Post photojournalist was hospitalized after Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank attacked her and a group of Palestinians during the annual olive harvest.</p>
Astronomers say they’ve discovered the first green star
<p>Astronomers studying white dwarf stars have made a stunning discovery — the first star that appears green to the human eye.</p>
ESPN: Packers RB Josh Jacobs to be removed from NFL's Commissioner Exempt list
<p>Packers player Josh Jacobs is set to be removed from the NFL’s Commissioner Exempt list on Monday, <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2111181836567081020" target="_blank">according to ESPN sources.</a></p>
Reports: Trump considers using 'Mother of All Bombs' against Iran
<p>Reports say President Donald Trump is weighing the use of the Massive Ordnance Air Blast, or MOAB, bomb. Here's what that is.</p>
Bob Uecker’s legacy looms large as Brewers reach World Series
<p>As the Brewers celebrated their first World Series berth since 1982, they also remembered Bob Uecker, the longtime voice of the team who died in 2025.</p>
NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule
<p>The NCAA filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine after he signed an executive order allowing Ohio colleges to let athletes play a fifth year.</p>
See photos: Ballet icon Misty Copeland joins Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee in announcing new sports, arts program
<img src="https://assets.biztimes.com/2026/10/BGCGM-Misty-Copeland-4-contributed-1024x576.jpg">The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee recently held its 2026 Presidents Society Gathering, featuring special guest Misty Copeland, a world-renowned ballet dancer and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Hall of Fame alumna. Copeland joined BGCGM in celebrating the launch of its new MarVan Sports & Arts Program, which aims to expand access to […]
Obituary | Evelyn “Evie” Faehling, 85, of West Bend, Wi
October 16, 2026 – West Bend, Wi – Evelyn “Evie” Faehling, 85, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend, surrounded by family. Evie was born on September 15, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Ervin and Margaret Jankowski. The oldest of seven siblings, Evie grew up […]
Wangard Partners sells Mount Pleasant apartment community for $100.9 million
<img src="https://assets.biztimes.com/2026/10/Tivoli-Green-1024x576.jpg">Wauwatosa-based Wangard Partners sold the Tivoli Green apartment community at 9110 Megans Way in Mount Pleasant, according to state records. The 458-unit complex comprises three parcels sold for a combined $100.9 million to Westmont, Illinois-based Santefort Real Estate Group. Santefort also purchased two Kenosha County properties earlier this year for a combined $100 million. Wangard […]