Attempted homicide near 13th and Burnham, MPD seeks suspects

Milwaukee police need your help in identifying two suspects wanted in connection to an attempted homicide back in October 2025.

Missing Kentucky girl, who was abducted 40 years ago, found alive; Mom arrested in Florida, deputies say

A 3-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky more than 40 years ago is alive and well – living under a different identity and in a different state – and was unaware that she was a victim in a missing person's case, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

Milwaukee cashier killed over pizza argument; Charles Leggett sentenced

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Charles Leggett to life in prison in connection with the killing a convenience store cashier during an argument over pizza in October 2024.

Legal expert talks Judge Hannah Dugan trial day 3
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The prosecution rested Wednesday in the federal trial of Judge Hannah Dugan, who is accused of helping an undocumented immigrant evade ICE agents.

Franklin mayor investigated for possible misconduct, search warrant says

A newly unsealed search warrant shows West Allis police are investigating Franklin Mayor John Nelson for possible misconduct in public office involving alleged misuse of city funds.

Search warrant: Franklin mayor investigated for possible misconduct
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A newly unsealed search warrant shows West Allis police are investigating Franklin Mayor John Nelson for possible misconduct in public office involving alleged misuse of city funds.

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan trial; day 3 recap

Federal prosecutors rested their case against Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan after three days of testimony alleging she tried to help an undocumented immigrant evade ICE agents.

MIT professor killed: Search underway for suspect

Nuno F.G. Loureiro was shot at his home outside Boston on Monday night and died at a hospital on Tuesday.

Waukesha burglary ring: Chilean nationals accused
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Three Chilean nationals are charged with luxury home burglaries in Wisconsin, potentially linked to a larger South American theft group operating nationwide.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino to resign after turbulent tenure

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced he will resign next month, ending a brief and contentious tenure marked by clashes with the Justice Department.

Milwaukee police shooting, 64th and Sheridan; Marquis Little sentenced

Marquis Little, a Milwaukee man who was shot and wounded by police near 64th and Sheridan in March, was sentenced on Wednesday, Dec. 17 on two charges against him.

Milwaukee mural controversy, damage; guilty plea to amended charge

One of two men accused of damaging a controversial mural in Milwaukee back in September 2024 pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Dec. 17 to an amended charge of criminal damage to property.

Who is Debra Newton? Florida mom arrested for kidnapping daughter 40 years later

A 40-year missing child case came to an end after the mother of a missing girl was arrested in The Villages on Monday. The Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested the mom, who had been living in a new state, with a different husband and a new name. 

Waukesha burglary ring: Chilean nationals accused, held on $250K bond

Three men from Chile are now charged in a string of burglaries in Waukesha County. But there is a connection this case has to others across the country.

Big Bend burglary at Richy's Bar; Mukwonago man arrested

A 47-year-old Town of Mukwonago man was taken into custody on Dec. 12 in connection with an attempted burglary at Richy's Bar in Big Bend in June.