Milwaukee homicide; search warrant details confession, illegal firearm

A search warrant reveals a 31-year-old man confessed to killing his neighbor on Milwaukee’s lower east side on Monday, Feb. 2, with court records showing he was barred from possessing firearms at the time.

Milwaukee tenants face move-out order after Christmas apartment fire
video

Tenants at a Milwaukee south side apartment complex say they are being forced out by Feb. 28 after a Christmas Day fire, while unclear communication is delaying access to retrieve their belongings.

Records: Milwaukee homicide suspect not supposed to have a gun
video

A search warrant reveals a 31-year-old man confessed to killing his neighbor on Milwaukee’s lower east side on Monday, Feb. 2, with court records showing he was barred from possessing firearms at the time.

Milwaukee Weather: Cold overnight, snow Thursday morning

Partly cloudy and cold overnight. Temperatures dropping into the single digits inland. Partly sunny on Wednesday with highs in the mid-20s. Snow moves in after 7am on Thursday and moves out around midday. A few tenths of an inch of snow possible on Thursday morning. Mostly cloudy with a high around freezing.

Milwaukee police involved in fatal shooting briefing
video

Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman provides an update after an officer-involved shooting near 98th and Lisbon on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Brewers spring training equipment packed, headed to Arizona

The Milwaukee Brewers loaded up the spring training equipment truck, which is now headed to American Family Fields of Phoenix, on Tuesday.

Milwaukee police shooting, 98th and Lisbon; suspect dead after pursuit

A 38-year old man died after Milwaukee police shot him during a pursuit near 98th and Lisbon on Tuesday, Feb. 3, after officers say he was armed and refused commands to drop a gun.

Milwaukee grocery store closures spark new city action plan

Milwaukee's options for fresh food are shrinking as grocery stores close. City leaders are now pushing for change, and say they basically have a plan.

Milwaukee fatal shooting near MLK and Concordia; plea deal reached

A Milwaukee man accused of fatally shooting a man near MLK and Concordia in February 2025 reached a plea deal in his case on Monday, Feb. 2.

Milwaukee hit-and-run crash that killed EMT; not guilty plea entered

One of two men accused in the fatal hit-and-run crash that killed an EMT pleaded not guilty to charges in the case. Earl Gordon entered the pleas on Monday, Feb. 2.

Milwaukee prayer candle donation box break-in, theft; 2 accused

A Milwaukee man and woman are accused of breaking into a prayer donation box at the Basilica of St. Josaphat and stealing the money inside that box.

Pregnant woman killed, Milwaukee man charged with homicide

A Milwaukee man, already charged with related felonies, including arson, is now accused of killing Gladys Johnson-Ball and her unborn child.

Milwaukee illegal dumping; council forms committee to curb blight

Illegal dumping remains a growing problem in Milwaukee neighborhoods, with residents frustrated by repeat sites and city leaders launching a new committee to seek solutions beyond fines.

New attempt to curb Milwaukee illegal dumping
video

Illegal dumping remains a growing problem in Milwaukee neighborhoods, with residents frustrated by repeat sites and city leaders launching a new committee to seek solutions beyond fines.

Milwaukee fatal shooting; police investigate argument-turned-homicide

Milwaukee police are investigating a lower east side homicide after an argument led to a fatal shooting near Ogden and Astor on Monday, Feb. 2, leaving a 50-year-old man dead and a suspect in custody.

Man killed in Milwaukee shooting, suspect in custody
video

Milwaukee police are investigating a lower east side homicide after an argument led to a fatal shooting near Ogden and Astor on Monday, Feb. 2, leaving a 50-year-old man dead and a suspect in custody.

Milwaukee Weather: Flurries overnight, chilly morning ahead

Becoming partly cloudy tonight with a few flurries possible overnight. Temperatures will drop through the 20s and settle in the teens overnight. Partly sunny and cooler on Tuesday with highs in the low 20s. We have some cold morning ahead. Single digits on Wednesday morning.

Milwaukee violence prevention leader resigns, raising legal questions

Milwaukee’s violence prevention leader will resign after city attorneys cited a constitutional restriction tied to his past conviction, leaving officials scrambling for options before the decision takes effect.

MKE violence prevention leader resigns, raising legal questions
video

The unexpected resignation of Milwaukee’s violence prevention leader is triggering questions at City Hall, with limited time to determine next steps before the decision takes effect.