Milwaukee police shooting; bodycam video released, family speaks out

Milwaukee police released body camera video on Monday, March 24 of a police shooting incident that happened near 37th and Lancaster on Saturday, March 8.

Strong winds in SE Wisconsin; hundreds without power Monday

The We Energies outage map reported more than 1,000 customers without power on Monday morning, March 24 as strong winds swept across southeast Wisconsin.

Fire sparks backstage at Walt Disney World's EPCOT, officials say

Disney leaders said a fire broke out backstage at EPCOT's France Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. Authorities said no one was injured in the fire, and it has now been extinguished.

MPD: New car theft tool being used
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Milwaukee police said there's a new way thieves are stealing cars. The tools are easily bought online, and it takes very little work.

Peregrine falcons return to We Energies power plants; sign of spring

Peregrine falcons have returned to We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service power plants – a sure sign of spring as the birds prepare to lay eggs, according to the utility provider.

Oak Creek We Energies natural gas plant plan sees pushback

We Energies is proposing a new megawatt natural gas plant for its Oak Creek facility that would cost a little more than $1 billion.

MPS school resource officer deadline; judge erases $1K a day fine

A Milwaukee County judge said on Monday, March 17 that the district and police department have complied with court orders to get school resource officers in schools.

Starbucks ordered to pay $50M after tea spill burns LA delivery driver

A Los Angeles delivery driver was awarded $50 million after a Starbucks tea spilled in his lap at a drive-through in February 2020, causing severe burns and permanent disfigurement.

MPD officer arrested for criminal misconduct
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A Milwaukee police officer has been arrested following allegations of criminal misconduct, the Milwaukee Police Department announced on Friday, March 14.

MPD officer arrested, significant 'criminal misconduct' allegations

A Milwaukee police officer has been arrested following allegations of criminal misconduct, the Milwaukee Police Department announced on March 14.

Facebook whistleblower barred from promoting new tell-all book

A former Facebook executive released a tell-all book about her “critical years” at Facebook/Meta, but an arbitrator has blocked her from promoting it.

Racine election referendum; voters to decide on paramedic, EMT funding

Voters in Racine will decide on supporting the funding needed to keep nine paramedic and EMT positions within the Racine Fire Department.

MPS school resource officer training begins
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A group of police officers just finished day one of school resource officer training. It's a move closer to getting police back into Milwaukee Public Schools after delays and courtroom drama.

Kids appear unimpressed about surprise trip to Disney World: 'I wanna go to Dad's work'

Two kids in New Jersey had an unexpectedly underwhelming reaction when their parents surprised them with a trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, as they were more excited about an alternative plan: joining their dad at work.

SROs in Milwaukee schools, deal almost done
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The City of Milwaukee is on the cusp of approving a school resource officer (SRO) deal ? and it is 14 months later than Wisconsin law required.

Milwaukee school resource officers; city leaders on cusp of deal

The City of Milwaukee is on the cusp of approving a school resource officer (SRO) deal – and it is 14 months later than Wisconsin law required.

Slow progress with school resource officers
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There's progress, but it's slow-going in the effort to get school resource officers in Milwaukee Public Schools. On Friday, Feb. 28, Milwaukee leaders took action to move the process forward. A committee will debate a plan on Monday.

School resource officers in Milwaukee; city leaders edge plan forward

The City of Milwaukee is 14 months late in having school resource officers. Now, there's a new ultimatum to get trained school resource officers in Milwaukee Public Schools.

Child sex crimes, bestiality; ex-Racine County deputy sentenced

A former Racine County sheriff's deputy was sentenced to decades in prison for multiple felonies that included child sex crimes and bestiality.