New Milwaukee Crime Lab opens, processing evidence
The Wisconsin Department of Justice on Wednesday announced that the Division of Forensic Sciences’ (DFS) new Milwaukee Crime Lab has achieved accreditation and is now fully open for processing evidence. The lab replaces the former lab located at South 11th Street in Milwaukee.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice on Wednesday announced that the Division of Forensic Sciences’ (DFS) new Milwaukee Crime Lab has achieved accreditation and is now fully open for processing evidence. The lab replaces the former lab located at South 11th Street in Milwaukee.
French man discovers 5 dead babies hidden in boxes in his home after argument with wife: prosecutors
The man discovered remains believed to belong to five newborns hidden inside cardboard boxes in his home after his partner gave birth at home and was taken to a hospital, according to prosecutors.
The man discovered remains believed to belong to five newborns hidden inside cardboard boxes in his home after his partner gave birth at home and was taken to a hospital, according to prosecutors.
Antisemitic violence reached 30-year high in 2025, report says
A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.
A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.
eBay to pay $50 million in bizarre harassment case involving live cockroach deliveries
eBay will pay nearly $50 million to settle a bizarre harassment case involving former employees who targeted a couple with live cockroaches, a bloody pig Halloween mask and other disturbing deliveries.
eBay will pay nearly $50 million to settle a bizarre harassment case involving former employees who targeted a couple with live cockroaches, a bloody pig Halloween mask and other disturbing deliveries.
Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray gets life without parole
Colt Gray, 16, was sentenced Tuesday to life without parole for the September 2024 Apalachee High School shooting in Barrow County.
Colt Gray, 16, was sentenced Tuesday to life without parole for the September 2024 Apalachee High School shooting in Barrow County.
Bodycam video: Tony Romo OWI arrest in Milwaukee
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested for OWI, first offense, in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 23. Now, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released body camera video of the incident.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested for OWI, first offense, in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 23. Now, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released body camera video of the incident.
Tony Romo OWI arrest in Milwaukee, bodycam video released
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested for OWI, first offense, in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 23. Five days later, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released body camera video of the incident.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested for OWI, first offense, in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 23. Five days later, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released body camera video of the incident.
Madison police shooting: Community members call for reform
As the Wisconsin DOJ investigates the Madison police shooting of Corey Ruiz, some community members hope it can be a learning opportunity for law enforcement.
As the Wisconsin DOJ investigates the Madison police shooting of Corey Ruiz, some community members hope it can be a learning opportunity for law enforcement.
Waukesha County sheriff candidates on bodycams, leadership
With no challenger from Democrats, whoever wins the August Republican primary for Waukesha County sheriff will take the job.
With no challenger from Democrats, whoever wins the August Republican primary for Waukesha County sheriff will take the job.
Oconomowoc fatal hit-and-run; man pleads no contest, sentenced
The man charged in a fatal hit-and-run in Oconomowoc back in 2025 pleaded no contest and was sentenced to prison.
The man charged in a fatal hit-and-run in Oconomowoc back in 2025 pleaded no contest and was sentenced to prison.
Repeated child sexual assault, trafficking; Milwaukee man sentenced
A Milwaukee man convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting two girls for years will spend the rest of his life in prison.
A Milwaukee man convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting two girls for years will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Newborn vanished after secret birth, parents allegedly claimed baby 'was a prank': cops
A Florida couple accused of claiming their missing infant never existed has been arrested in North Carolina after a yearlong investigation.
A Florida couple accused of claiming their missing infant never existed has been arrested in North Carolina after a yearlong investigation.
Milwaukee fatal pedestrian crash; 11th and Mitchell, driver remained on scene
A pedestrian died Monday night, July 27, after being struck by a vehicle in Milwaukee.
A pedestrian died Monday night, July 27, after being struck by a vehicle in Milwaukee.
Madison police shooting: Civilian oversight board to conduct review
The Madison police shooting that killed Corey Ruiz will undergo an "independent review" by the city's oversight board, leaders said Monday.
The Madison police shooting that killed Corey Ruiz will undergo an "independent review" by the city's oversight board, leaders said Monday.
Milwaukee infant death 'suspicious,' 22-year-old woman arrested
Milwaukee police are investigating the death of an infant on Monday, July 27, and have arrested a woman in connection to that death.
Milwaukee police are investigating the death of an infant on Monday, July 27, and have arrested a woman in connection to that death.
Madison police shooting: Corey Ruiz’s prior history with police
As the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation reviews the evidence in the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Corey Ruiz by Madison Police last week, public records shed light on the degree to which Ruiz had previously interacted with City of Madison police – not to mention other police departments in Dane County.
As the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation reviews the evidence in the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Corey Ruiz by Madison Police last week, public records shed light on the degree to which Ruiz had previously interacted with City of Madison police – not to mention other police departments in Dane County.
Madison police shooting: Department lacks bodycams, stirs debate
Wisconsin's largest police departments have body cameras except one – Madison. A new debate erupts over why the city doesn’t have them after last week’s fatal police shooting of Corey Ruiz.
Wisconsin's largest police departments have body cameras except one – Madison. A new debate erupts over why the city doesn’t have them after last week’s fatal police shooting of Corey Ruiz.
Madison police shooting: Corey Ruiz's prior history with police
The Madison police shooting of Corey Ruiz is under investigation. Public records shed light on previous interactions he had with law enforcement.
The Madison police shooting of Corey Ruiz is under investigation. Public records shed light on previous interactions he had with law enforcement.
Milwaukee girl abducted, family finding path forward
A Virginia man is in custody, charged in connection to the 2022 abduction of a Milwaukee girl. The victim's family is now finding a path forward.
A Virginia man is in custody, charged in connection to the 2022 abduction of a Milwaukee girl. The victim's family is now finding a path forward.
Madison Police Department lacks bodycams for officers
All of Wisconsin's largest police departments have body cameras except one…Madison. Now a new debate has erupted after last week’s police shooting and death of Corey Ruiz.
All of Wisconsin's largest police departments have body cameras except one…Madison. Now a new debate has erupted after last week’s police shooting and death of Corey Ruiz.