Milwaukee police: Overall crime down, homicides up compared to 2024

The Milwaukee Police Department released data for the first half of the year, showing overall crime is down compared to last year – while homicides are up.

Downtown Milwaukee shooting, man sentenced for reckless homicide

A Milwaukee man convicted in the downtown shooting that killed 22-year-old Victor Basmirez was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Wednesday.

Milwaukee police officers shot; new information from public records

A witness said the man accused of killing Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder did not know he was shooting at the police.

Milwaukee crash involving bus, man sentenced for reckless homicide

A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to prison for causing a crash that killed one person and injured several others in April 2024.

Milwaukee police officers shot, Tremaine Jones hearing adjourned

The Milwaukee man charged in the shooting that killed Officer Kendall Corder and wounded Officer Christopher McCray is due in court Wednesday morning for his preliminary hearing.

Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; 1 dead, 1 wounded

Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 8 left one person dead and another wounded.

TSA ends shoe removal rule; Milwaukee airport travelers react

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ended the nearly two-decade-long policy requiring airport travelers to remove their shoes at TSA security checkpoints.

Milwaukee 6th Street project federal funding cut under Trump bill

More than $30 million in federal funding for 6th Street corridor reconstruction in Milwaukee has been pulled due to President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending bill.

Universities of Wisconsin tuition increase proposed for 2025-26

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman announced his proposal to increase tuition for resident undergraduates for the 2025-26 academic year.

Illegal dumping: Milwaukee announces $25K in fines, prosecution efforts

Milwaukee's Department of Neighborhood Services said two people have been fined $25,000 for illegal dumping. The mayor is expected to speak Tuesday.

Milwaukee County Judge Dugan case; judge recommends it proceeds

A federal magistrate judge recommended on Monday that the case proceed against Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan.

Pick 'n Save stores closing in Milwaukee, emergency town hall held

An emergency town hall meeting was held on Monday, July 7, for neighbors to discuss the closure of several metro Milwaukee Pick 'n Save grocery stores.

Milwaukee woman robbed of designer sunglasses; "I was caught by surprise"

Milwaukee police are looking for the person who robbed two people in a gas station at gunpoint. It is what the suspect was after that is unusual in this case.

Milwaukee 2022 homicide; Prosecutors refile charges against Lance Windom

Lance Windom is charged in two homicides and was set to go to trial for one. Then, prosecutors asked a judge to dismiss the case. FOX6 News gives you a closer look at a new twist in this case.