BLOTTER O’ THE WEEK: A woman said her car was keyed recently in a downtown parking garage. There was a note on the windshield with a picture of Mickey Mouse with his middle finger in the air ...

With several asterisks, qualification and caveats, Mickey Mouse in his earliest form will be the leader of the band of characters, films and books that will become public domain in 2024.

The 1928 short 'Steamboat Willie,' featuring both Mickey and Minnie Mouse, will become public domain in 2024. Skip to main content Plus Icon Click to expand the Mega Menu ...

A still from Disney's "Steamboat Willie" that was the debut of Mickey Mouse is seen in a book on Jan. 3 in Glendale, Calif. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) Mickey Mouse couldn’t believe it ...