West Allis parents charged, fentanyl death of 17-month-old

A mother and father in West Allis are both charged in connection with the death of their toddler. Court records say the 17-month-old had enough fentanyl in her system to kill an adult.

Darrell Brooks trial: Defendant's 50-minute rant, calls for dismissal

Darrell Brooks went on a 50-minute rant late Thursday morning, calling for the dismissal of the case against him in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack, citing a number of reasons why proceedings shouldn't continue. Judge Dorow denied the request, stating, "This trial will keep going."

Darrell Brooks trial: Severe weather adjourns testimony early

Prosecutors in the Darrell Brooks trial plan to follow the path of the SUV that plowed through the Waukesha Christmas Parade in November 2021 – as more state witnesses share their perspectives on what happened.

Darrell Brooks trial: Prosecutors focus on parade attack victims

Testimony in the Darrell Brooks trial shifted for the prosecution team on Tuesday as the state began to focus its case on the six fatal victims of the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, calling seven witnesses.

Darrell Brooks trial: Defendant apologizes, state calls 7 witnesses

Witness testimony resumed Monday morning in the Darrell Brooks Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial. Brooks was dressed in a full suit as opposed to the orange jail uniform he wore Wednesday-Friday of the first week of the trial. He remained in the courtroom for the entire day of testimony Monday.

Darrell Brooks trial: Ex-girlfriend testifies, COVID test negative

The trial of Darrell Brooks, accused in the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, resumed with a second day of testimony Friday, Oct. 7.

Darrell Brooks trial: Police, defendant's girlfriend's roommate testify

The prosecution called its first two witnesses Thursday afternoon in the trial of Darrell Brooks, accused in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack: Waukesha Police Sgt. David Wanner and Kori Runkel, the roommate of Brooks' girlfriend.

Darrell Brooks trial: COVID adjournment request denied as 'delay tactic'

Darrell Brooks requested an adjournment of his trial in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack Wednesday, telling the court he believes he has COVID and needs to wait until at least Friday for test results to come back. Prosecutors said he's heard on jail phone calls telling his mother he's going to delay the trial.

Darrell Brooks trial: Jury selected, more disruptions from defendant

The court empaneled a 16-member jury Tuesday in the Darrell Brooks trial; 10 men, six women, all white. This, after Brooks refused to cooperate with the peremptory challenge process, and the court clerk had pick random juror numbers to be stricken from a tumbler on Brooks' behalf.

Darrell Brooks removed from court after multiple interruptions

Darrell Brooks managed to delay the start of his Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial Monday by becoming so disruptive the judge had to take multiple breaks before forcing him to watch the proceedings via video from another room.

Darrell Brooks can defend self in parade trial,  Judge Dorow rules

Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow ruled Darrell Brooks can defend himself and waive his right to an attorney in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial.

Darrell Brooks wants to defend self, judge delays decision

Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow delayed a decision on whether Darrell Brooks will represent himself in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack trial, which is currently set to start on Monday, Oct. 3. Dorow gave Brooks until Wednesday to sign paperwork waiving his right to an attorney.

Officials ID skeletal remains found in Milwaukee

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says skeletal remains discovered in a vacant building in Milwaukee have been identified.

Milwaukee transgender woman fatally shot, man wanted

In her last words, Regina "Mya" Allen, 35, of Milwaukee, told police where she met her killer and what kind of vehicle he drives. Police are now looking for the man they say fatally shot the transgender woman.

Watch: Apple River stabbing victim shares story from hospital bed

A 24-year-old woman who was stabbed while tubing down the Apple River on Saturday is sharing her story from a hospital bed. 

Semi crashes into Wisconsin home; 8-month-old boy dead

An 8-month-old boy is dead after a semi tractor/trailer crashed into a home in the Town of Vinland in Winnebago County on Monday, July 25.

Families sue TikTok after 2 girls die attempting controversial ‘blackout challenge,' lawsuit claims

According to SMVLC, Arriani and Lalani participated in TikTok’s "blackout challenge," which encourages users to choke themselves with belts, purse strings or other similar items until passing out.