Recycling clothes, keeping textile waste out of Waukesha County landfills

After someone left a dozen garbage bags full of soiled and torn clothes on the doorstep of The Women's Center, it raised an important question.

Marquette students killed in crash, lacrosse teammate now charged

Two Marquette University student-athletes were killed in a crash last September. Now, one of their former lacrosse teammates is charged.

Wisconsin PFAS drinking water contamination, EPA grants $15M

Wisconsin will receive more than $15 million to address PFAS and "emerging contaminants" in drinking water, the EPA announced Tuesday.

Milwaukee hit-and-run; pedestrian killed, man charged

A Milwaukee man is accused of hitting Marshall Hill with his car, killing him, before fleeing the scene near Hopkins and Silver Spring last week.

Brookfield Pick 'n Save theft, police seek suspect

Brookfield police are looking for a man who they suspect of stealing $1,600 worth of allergy medication and teeth whitening strips.

Franklin noise dispute continues before festivals at The Rock

Franklin residents are still waiting for a sound study on The Rock Sports Complex as music festivals approach and neighbors continue pressing city leaders for noise limits.

MPS committee to discuss $1.6 billion budget proposal
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Leaders from Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday, May 19, will hold a committee meeting on the proposed school budget. 

MPS budget plan advances without changes amid $46M deficit debate

The MPS board committee advanced Superintendent Brenda Cassellius’ $1.6 billion budget without changes Tuesday night as the district works to close a $46 million deficit.

Milwaukee officers respond to 2 scenes near lakefront Monday night
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Milwaukee police and Milwaukee County sheriff’s deputies arrested a reckless driver Monday evening after an incident involving a large SUV at Veterans Park; they also responded to a fatal motorcycle crash nearby.

Milwaukee teens discuss takeovers, summer safety at listening session

Milwaukee teens discussed takeovers, youth safety and summer resources Monday during a Peace Week listening session with city and community leaders at the Neu-Life center.

Veterans Park arrest; Milwaukee police stop reckless SUV driver

Milwaukee police and Milwaukee County sheriff’s deputies arrested a reckless driver Monday evening, May 18, after an incident involving a large SUV at Veterans Park.

Milwaukee teens discuss takeovers, summer safety at listening session
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Milwaukee teens discussed takeovers, youth safety and summer resources Monday during a Peace Week listening session with city and community leaders at the Neu-Life center.

Glendale police video shows PIT maneuver ending 7-mile chase
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Glendale police video shows a 7-mile chase from Milwaukee’s south side ending in a PIT maneuver after a driver hit stop sticks and struck a squad near Bayshore Mall.

Glendale police video shows PIT maneuver ending 7-mile chase

Glendale police video shows a 7-mile chase from Milwaukee’s south side ending in a PIT maneuver after a driver hit stop sticks and struck a squad near Bayshore Mall.

Fatal Milwaukee motorcycle crash shuts down eastbound I-794 lanes

A motorcyclist died Monday night after crashing into a wall on I-794 near the Lake Interchange and going over the barrier, closing eastbound lanes at Van Buren Street for about two hours.

No Fly Zone: Robot passenger at Love Field prompts Southwest Airlines to ban 'bots

The first step for robot-kind in the aviation world will have to wait after Southwest Airlines banned human-like robots from its flights. The move was prompted after a man bought his robot companion a ticket from Dallas Love Field to Las Vegas.

Milwaukee police presence at 11th and Ring
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The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has been dispatched to a residence near 11th and Ring on Monday, May 18. There is a significant police presence in the neighborhood.