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.

Milwaukee police chase ends with crash on south side, man charged

A Milwaukee man is accused of leading police on a chase before crashing on the city's south side on Aug. 19. It ended near 4th and Mineral.

Milwaukee County Judge Dugan trial set for mid-December

A federal court judge on Wednesday, Sept. 3 set the trial date for Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan.

On the Counter; Summer to Fall
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Ryan Castelaz, Creative Director for Agency, makes us a Summer to Fall ? a riff on a spicy margarita.

New Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library opens later this week

Milwaukee's new Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library – located on the northwest corner of MLK Drive and Locust Street – opens later this week.

Milwaukee Weather: Cool down on the way

Mostly cloudy tonight with temperatures dropping into the 50s later this evening and settling in the 40s overnight.

Scammers target Milwaukee food trucks, DATCP issues warning

Some of the hardest-working people in Milwaukee are in food trucks, working long hours in small spaces. Now, scammers are trying to steal their profits.

Hmong American Peace Academy plants seeds for generational change

At Hmong American Peace Academy in Milwaukee, history and culture is more than a subject -- it's a modern version of the American Dream.

Motorcyclist collides with car at 21st and Wisconsin in Milwaukee

Milwaukee police are investigating the collision between a motorcycle and car at 21st and Wisconsin on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 2.

Milwaukee County Zoo elephant fell during 'aggressive' encounter

A Milwaukee County Zoo elephant is back on her feet after she fell during an "aggressive" encounter with a herdmate on Tuesday morning.