Milwaukee mural controversy and damage; 2 men bound over for trial
A Milwaukee father and son accused of destroying a controversial mural in the city's Riverwest neighborhood were bound over for trial on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Milwaukee crash; driver hit tree, arrested on suspicion of OWI
Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that occurred on Monday, Jan.13 near 63rd Street and Mount Vernon Avenue.
Milwaukee homicide; man intentionally hit by vehicle during argument
A homicide investigation is underway in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Jan. 14. It happened around 6:40 a.m. in the area of 14th and North.
New Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob installed Tuesday
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee installed Archbishop Jeffrey Grob as the 12th archbishop on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 14.
Wisconsin's top consumer warnings for January 2025
Protecting your money and identity takes work. It takes knowing your rights and staying informed.
Milwaukee man accused of child sex crimes makes first court appearance
A Milwaukee man wounded in a police shooting last week who was accused of child sexual assault made his first court appearance on Monday, Jan. 13.
TikTok ban; Milwaukee influencers brace for potential ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court appears likely to uphold a law that would ban TikTok in the country on Sunday, and there are many local creators and influencers who use the app to make a living.
2023 Milwaukee fatal shooting, 53rd & Center; man accused pleads guilty
Daquan Henderson, the Milwaukee man accused in the August 2023 killing of 15-year-old Keyshon Harris, pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree intentional homicide.
Milwaukee shooting near 54th and Sheridan; 45-year-old wounded
Milwaukee police say a 45-year-old was shot and wounded near 54th and Sheridan on Monday, Jan. 13.
Milwaukee house fire near 28th and Hadley; bitter cold adds to challenge
Milwaukee firefighters battled a house fire near 28th and Hadley on the city's north side on Monday, Jan. 13.
Milwaukee pedestrian struck near 76th and Silver Spring; victim dies
Milwaukee police say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near 76th and Silver Spring on the city's northwest side on Saturday evening, Jan. 11 – and that victim has now died.
Milwaukee Water Works: Tips to prevent frozen, burst water pipes
Bitter cold air has descended on southeast Wisconsin and that often leads to pipes to freeze or burst. But there are steps you can take to prevent such damage in your home.
Arctic air, potentially dangerous wind chills slated for Wisconsin
Bitter cold arctic air returns to Wisconsin. The National Weather Service may issue a Cold Weather Advisory for potentially dangerous wind chills Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Wauwatosa hit-and-run crash; man accused had infant in SUV: complaint
A 27-year-old Milwaukee man is accused in a hit-and-run crash – and fleeing the scene with an infant in the back seat of the car.
Milwaukee County pursuit stretches 7+ miles; driver cited for OWI
A 44-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of leading a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy on a pursuit that stretched more than seven miles.
MPS teacher assaulted in class, student charged more than a year later
A man is accused of assaulting a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher in class when he was a student in 2023.
VISIT Milwaukee shares 'Things To Do' for January 2025
There is so much to see and do in the new year – and VISIT Milwaukee joined the WakeUp News team to sort it all out.
Milwaukee County Jail inmate accused of assaulting officers
A Milwaukee County Jail inmate is accused of assaulting correctional officers during two different incidents last year.
Milwaukee shooting Saturday; 23-year-old wounded
Milwaukee police say a 23-year-old was shot and wounded on Saturday, Jan. 11 – but they know little more about this crime.
Milwaukee shootings Sunday; 2 wounded in separate incidents
Two people were shot and wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee early Sunday, Jan. 12.