MPS lead crisis; officials optimistic ahead of new school year

Milwaukee Public Schools is actively working on lead cleanup ahead of the new school year, after multiple schools had high lead levels, prompting closures in the spring.

Tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner from Beyonc?
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Gino Salomone joins Real Milwaukee to tell us about a sweet tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner from Beyonc?.

Milwaukee woman reported missing has been located safe

Milwaukee police say a 24-year-old woman who was reported missing on Wednesday, July 23 has been located and is safe.

Lake Drive construction updates: Milwaukee, Shorewood, Fox Point

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) says some of the construction on WIS 32, also known as Lake Drive, is nearing completion in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee fatal shooting; 1 dead near 84th and Herbert

One person is dead following a shooting in Milwaukee early Wednesday morning, July 23. It happened around 1:37 a.m. near 84th and Herbert.

Fatal downtown Milwaukee shooting; 1 charged

Dominec Gaines Jr. has been charged with one count of felony murder regarding a July 19 fatal downtown Milwaukee shooting.

Southeast Wisconsin heatwave: Milwaukee Health Department urges caution

The City of Milwaukee Health Department is urging residents to take precautions during the extreme heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service.

Shirtless man approaches state representative's Milwaukee home

The Wisconsin State Capitol Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify a man who showed up shirtless at a state representative's Milwaukee residence.

Milwaukee fatal hit-and-run crash; Xavier Perez made initial appearance in court

Xavier Perez, the 20-year-old Milwaukee man charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened on the city's south side in August 2024, made his initial appearance in court on Monday, July 21. Cash bond was set at $100,000.

Milwaukee's abandoned boat; online public auction for 'Deep Thought'

Milwaukee County Parks has launched an online auction for "Deep Thought," the abandoned boat recently removed from Lake Michigan.

Milwaukee shootings Monday; 2 wounded

Two people were wounded in separate shootings in Milwaukee on Monday, July 21.

Wisconsin officials warn of phone, text scams in July 2025

Your cellphone keeps you connected. It also makes you vulnerable. Scammers call and text constantly, hoping to catch you off-guard.

Milwaukee fatal apartment fire; residents find items stolen

Former residents of Highland Court Apartments say they've tried to recover their belongings after a devastating fire, only to find items missing.