Milwaukee Weather: Blustery and chilly night ahead

Staying breezy and chilly tonight with temperatures dropping back to 40s Saturday morning. Some sunshine throughout the weekend with highs in the 60s.

Milwaukee street takeovers; MPA’s National Guard proposal sparks backlash

The Milwaukee Police Association president suggested the National Guard could help with recent street takeovers, but the suggestion quickly drew criticism from city leaders and activists.

Undocumented man at center of Judge Dugan case admits he illegally entered US

A man who allegedly evaded federal agents with the help of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan pleaded guilty Thursday to being in the U.S. illegally.

MKE South Shore Cruise Dock groundbreaking
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Construction on a new cruise ship dock set sail on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. Passengers will soon get a more picturesque view as they pull into Milwaukee. Work has begun and by June 2026, the land will become the new South Shore Cruise Dock.

MPS eyes shifting 7th, 8th graders to high schools in facilities plan

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius floats the idea of seventh and eighth grades moving to high school campuses, as part of a 10-year facilities plan.

3 winning $50,000 Powerball tickets sold in Milwaukee, Appleton, Verona

Powerball fever is spreading, and although no one has won the now $1.7 billion jackpot, three tickets sold in Wisconsin won the $50,000 prize.

Milwaukee girl missing, last seen near 11th and Burleigh

Milwaukee police are investigating a missing person report for 15-year-old Jasmir Jones. She was last seen near 11th and Burleigh on Aug. 28.

Milwaukee Mitchell Interchange resurfacing, improvement project

Construction crews will soon begin a resurfacing and improvement project on the Mitchell Interchange in southern Milwaukee County.

November 2023 shootings, Milwaukee man gets life in prison

Quran Robey, the Milwaukee man convicted in a pair of shootings – one of them fatal, was sentenced to life in prison on Sept. 3.

Former Milwaukee police officer sentenced for abusing baby

A former Milwaukee police officer was sentenced to six years in prison on Wednesday, Sep. 3, for physically abusing his baby in 2023.

Real Milwaukee will be back Monday
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Real Milwaukee is taking September 5 off for the funeral of our producer, Emily. We'll be back Monday.

Milwaukee South Shore Cruise Dock groundbreaking; $5M project kicks off

State and local officials joined Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Thursday, Sept. 4, to celebrate the groundbreaking of Port Milwaukee’s South Shore Cruise Dock.

Milwaukee Weather: blustery and cool with overnight rain

Southern Wisconsin has a chance for rain showers Thursday night, then more cooler-than-average air and wind to end the week.

Milwaukee flood relief; disaster assistance may be restricted for some

As flood victims wait for disaster relief and assistance, Milwaukee leaders got together on Wednesday, Sept. 3, to discuss what they said is a “new rule."

MCTS bus riders skip paying fares; transit system's plan to reduce problem

A new plan to reduce fare evasion on Milwaukee County buses is on the books. But the new CEO of the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) said he will not compromise bus driver safety.