Dukes on Water, downtown Milwaukee bar scene institution, closes

Dukes on Water, an institution of downtown Milwaukee's bar scene for more than two decades, shut down on Friday night, May 15.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper robot helps clean beaches along lakefront

Milwaukee Riverkeeper unveiled new BeBot, which they call "Taylor Sift," a new robotic tool that will help keep lakefront beaches clean this year.

Milwaukee jail inmate accused of threatening victim, officer
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A Milwaukee County Jail inmate is accused of contacting a victim hundreds of times, threatening her and a Milwaukee police officer. After all that, a judge did not take away the inmate's jail tablet.

Milwaukee police chase, 5 teens arrested on northwest side

Milwaukee police arrested five teens after a chase across the city's north side on Thursday morning, May 14.

Milwaukee jail inmate accused of threatening victim, officer via tablet

A Milwaukee County Jail inmate is accused of contacting a victim hundreds of times, threatening her and a Milwaukee police officer. After all that, a judge did not take away the inmate's jail tablet.

Milwaukee "Friendsgiving" shooting; Kwon Burdine sentenced to life

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Kwon Burdine to life in prison following his conviction in a November 2024 shooting that left one man dead and another wounded at a “Friendsgiving” event.

Milwaukee stabbing Thursday night, 42-year-old wounded

A person was injured after they were stabbed on Milwaukee's south side on Thursday night, May 14.

Milwaukee Weather: Overnight storms then 80s Saturday

Mild this evening, then a complex of strong thunderstorms will move through between midnight and 4am Saturday. Storms could produce gusty wind and hail.

Fond du Lac County chase goes airborne, Milwaukee man charged

A Milwaukee man is now charged in a high-speed Fond du Lac County chase, during which dashboard camera video showed his car flying over traffic.

Mitchell Interchange weekend system ramp closure postponed

WisDOT says that the system ramp closure in the Mitchell Interchange that was scheduled for May 15-17 has been postponed due to the forecasted weather this weekend.

Milwaukee family mourns overdose death amid ongoing opioid crisis

Milwaukee County opioid overdose deaths are down, but LaToya Nash’s family says her Mother’s Day weekend death shows the crisis still leaves families grieving across Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Weather: Few showers tonight, windy and warmer Friday

A few light rain showers possible overnight and possibly a rumble of thunder, only trace amounts expected. Temperatures will drop through the 50s and settle in the upper 40s by sunrise. Becoming partly sunny on Friday. Windy and warm with highs in the mid-70s. T-Storms are possible overnight.

Abandoned Walmart in Milwaukee eyed for potential data center

Data center proposals have popped up across Wisconsin. Now, a small portion of an abandoned Walmart in Milwaukee is being eyed for a new potential data center.

Proposed data center at Milwaukee's Midtown Center
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A data center is planned for Milwaukee. One community group calls it an emergency, others say it is just a small part of a plan to transform an old Walmart.

Downtown Milwaukee Bob Uecker mural being installed

A mural in honor of legendary Brewers announcer Bob Uecker is coming to downtown Milwaukee, near Jefferson and Wisconsin.

Chance the Rapper to perform in Milwaukee on Oct. 4

GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Chance the Rapper is coming to Milwaukee as part of The Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour.

Sun Badger Solar founders charged in theft case; man says he lost $18K

Dane County prosecutors charged Sun Badger Solar founders Trevor Sumner and Kristopher Sipe after customers reported paying thousands for unfinished solar panel projects.