Darrell Brooks trial: Fringe theory rejected by judge as 'nonsense'
You might call it a ‘fringe’ theory - literally. Throughout the Waukesha Christmas Parade trial this month, Darrell Brooks has persistently questioned the court's jurisdiction over him.
Darrell Brooks trial: Defense rested, judge says; closing arguments Tuesday
The stage is set for closing arguments in the Darrell Brooks trial to happen starting Tuesday morning, Oct. 25 in Waukesha County court. Brooks is accused in the Waukesha Christmas parade attack in November 2021.
Darrell Brooks trial: Defendant calls 9 witnesses, outbursts continue
Darrell Brooks brought more witnesses for his defense to the stand in his trial on Friday, Oct. 21. Brooks is charged in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack.
Hartland fatal fire; 6 dead at apartment complex, active investigation
A huge criminal investigation is underway in the southern Wisconsin village of Hartland after six people were found dead inside an apartment building on Friday morning, Oct. 21.
Student loan forgiveness: 22 million people have applied for relief, Biden says
Biden said more than half of the people eligible for student loan relief have submitted their applications in the week since the website went live.
Darrell Brooks trial: Defendant cries during opening statement
Prosecutors rested their case in the Darrell Brooks trial Thursday after calling 57 witnesses over two weeks. Brooks is charged in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack. On Thursday afternoon, Brooks cried as he delivered his deferred opening statement before calling two witnesses.
Darrell Brooks trial: Jurors view red SUV
Prosecutors called nine more witnesses Wednesday in the Darrell Brooks trial, charged in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack. Mid-afternoon, the jury was taken out of the courtroom to view the red SUV. Video was provided later of that viewing.
Darrell Brooks trial: Defendant's interviews played for the jury
Witness testimony resumed Tuesday in the Darrell Brooks trial. The jury saw videos and heard audio from interviews with Brooks in the hours and days after the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack.
Darrell Brooks trial: Prosecutors focus on arrest after parade attack
Witness testimony resumed Monday morning in the Darrell Brooks trial, charged in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack. Prosecutors focused on Brooks' arrest shortly after the tragedy at the parade.
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.
Lake Geneva Ice Castles return for 5th winter
Ice Castles is returning to Geneva National Resort for its fifth winter.
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.
Netflix Dahmer show draws true crime tourists to Milwaukee bar
Netflix's new series profiling Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer has drawn true crime tourists to the former "Club 219," where Dahmer found some of his victims. The new owner said the unwanted attention has been overwhelming.
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' mother says 'he didn’t mean to hurt nobody'
For the first time since the Darrell Brooks trial started, we're hearing from the defendant's mother, who spoke with FOX6's Mary Stoker Smith. Dawn Woods said she does think her son should pay for what he did.
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.