Instagram unveils new teen safety tools ahead of congressional hearing

Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.

Milwaukee missing teen with autism found safe

Milwaukee police say a missing 17-year-old with autism who is non-verbal was found safe.

Bradley Tech shots fired call, no injuries

Milwaukee police were called to Bradley Tech High School for a report of shots fired.

St. Augustine Prep students exposed to pool chemicals, MFD says

Eleven kids were taken to the hospital after being exposed to pool chemicals in swim class at St. Augustine Prep on the city's south side Monday afternoon, Dec. 6.

2 Milwaukee officers hurt in crash

Two Milwaukee police officers were taken to the hospital from the scene of a crash near 12th and Highland.

Fatal fire in Milwaukee
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The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to the scene of a house fire near 32nd and Lisbon early Saturday.

Racine County Jail inmate's death ruled accidental overdose: sheriff

The death of Racine County Jail inmate Ronquale Ditello-Scott Jr. in May 2021 has been ruled an accidental overdose, the sheriff's office said.

Mistaken Arizona Thanksgiving invite that went viral to be turned into Netflix movie: report

It all began with an accidental text, and now, the viral story of an accidental Thanksgiving tradition involving Arizonans Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench is being turned into a movie by Netflix.

Starbucks fights expanding unionization effort at its stores

Starbucks is fighting an expanded effort to unionize its stores, even as a union vote proceeds at three of the coffee-chain’s locations in Buffalo, New York.

Meta reverses controversial Kyle Rittenhouse policy on Facebook and Instagram

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has reversed its policy banning searches for "Kyle Rittenhouse" on its apps following his acquittal last month.

Mama Tried Motorcycle Show, indoor flat track races this weekend

The 7th Annual Mama Tried Motorcycle Show, presented by Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, announces the largest flat track race to date with thousands expected in Milwaukee for a weekend of motorcycle events.

Alonzo Robinson honored by the Milwaukee Fire Department
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The Milwaukee Fire Department's administration building has a new name. Found at 7th and Wells in downtown, it is now called the Alonzo Robinson Milwaukee Fire Department Administration Building.

Facebook owner Meta ordered to sell Giphy by UK antitrust watchdog

The U.K.'s antitrust watchdog has blocked Facebook's acquisition of Giphy and ordered the social network to sell off the GIF-sharing platform.

Milwaukee man struck by vehicle, driver arrested

A Milwaukee man, 26, was arrested after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near Sherman and Capitol.

Milwaukee shootings, 2 hurt, no arrests

Two people were hurt in separate shootings within about a half-hour Saturday afternoon; one of the victims a teenager.

Missing Milwaukee girl found safe

Milwaukee police said a missing girl, 10, last seen Saturday, Nov. 27 near 22nd and Kilbourn was found safe and would be returned home to her family.

Milwaukee Fire Department recruit graduation, 35 join ranks
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When tragedies unfold, we can always count on everyday heroes to run toward danger. One class of fire recruits is preparing to do just that.

Milwaukee Fire Department recruit graduation, 35 join ranks

When tragedies unfold, we can always count on everyday heroes to run toward danger. One class of fire recruits is preparing to do just that.