Watertown mom accused of abandoning son on freeway pleads guilty

Flor Escalante of Watertown pleaded guilty in Waukesha County court to abandonment of a child. This, after police say she left her 12-year-old son on the side of the interstate and drove off.

New Berlin homicide, woman sentenced to life in prison

The woman convicted of killing 77-year-old Richard Platt at his New Berlin home last year has been sentenced to life in prison on Thursday.

Missing, endangered Beaver Dam woman; police seek public's help

Beaver Dam police are searching for 42-year-old Alexis Nelson, who family said they have not heard from since May, and urge anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact investigators.

I-43 Milwaukee police chase, shooting; driver sentenced to prison

A Milwaukee man who fled police, leading to a chase and shooting on I-43 last summer, was sentenced to prison on Thursday.

Suspected gang members arrested in Grafton; 1 sentenced to jail

A suspected member of the Florida-based "Felony Lane Gang" was sentenced to jail time in Ozaukee County on Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Milwaukee home invasion murder, woman found guilty at trial

A Milwaukee woman was found guilty at trial for her involvement in the death of a man who was beaten in his own apartment earlier this year.

Warrant details released for RHO star Mia Thornton, bond set by judge

Former RHOP star Mia Fields-Thornton was arrested at Atlanta’s airport, accused of stealing more than $11,000 in furniture from a furnished condo.

Town of Geneva shooting; Steven Merkel sentenced, 25 years prison

A Walworth County judge sentenced Steven Merkel to 25 years in prison in the death of his 8-year-old stepson, Michael Meagher, in the Town of Geneva last January.

MPS child abuse case; former teacher gets no charges after video circulates

Prosecutors declined charges against a former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher seen on video grabbing and throwing a 5-year-old student, leaving the child’s mother concerned the case is being minimized.

Epstein files: When will they be released?

The files must be released within 30 days, with some redactions allowed for ongoing investigations.

Milwaukee police civilian employee election fraud, woman pleads guilty

Marcey Patterson, a former civilian employee with the Milwaukee Police Department, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 19, to felony election fraud.

Student fatally shot after leaving Milwaukee school, teen charged

A Milwaukee teen is accused of killing Na'Mar Hicks, who was shot at Hopkins and Courtland after leaving Assata High School earlier this month.

Liquor store employee robbed while suffering cardiac arrest, later dies

Authorities are investigating a robbery at a Portland liquor store where an employee suffered a medical emergency and later died.

YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast

California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.