Milwaukee apartment building fire; 5 jump from balconies, 6 rescued

Firefighters responded to the scene of an apartment building fire on Fond du Lac Avenue near Bourbon Street in Milwaukee on Friday morning, May 1.

Milwaukee I-794: Public weighs in on options
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WisDOT is hosting public hearings to decide the future of the 50-year-old I-794 Lake Interchange, which stretches from the Marquette Interchange to the Hoan Bridge.

Milwaukee sex assault of teenage girl; Daniel Hawkins pleads guilty

A Milwaukee man accused of sexually assaulting a girl who went missing from a mental health facility in April 2025 has pleaded guilty to the two charges against him.

Masonic lodge theft, Milwaukee County judge denies bond change

A Milwaukee County judge denied a suburban Freemason lodge’s request to modify bond conditions for a husband and wife accused of stealing.

Milwaukee I-794: WisDOT hearings give public option to share feedback

Rethinking I-794 is what a public hearing at the Milwaukee Marriott is all about on Thursday, April 30. This, as the Wisconsin Department of Transportation looks for feedback on the proposed project.

Shot fired at Milwaukee building inspector, 11-year-old boy arrested

Milwaukee's Department of Neighborhood Services said a building inspector was the person who was shot at during an attempted carjacking.

UW-Milwaukee student trafficked for months, man accused

A Johnson Creek man is accused of trafficking a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student for months, collecting thousands of dollars from her.

2026 Henry Maier Festival Park bag policy updates; what you should know

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) announced on Thursday, April 30, that it will implement a new bag policy and security protocols for all events at Henry Maier Festival Park this year.

Milwaukee Weather: Frost advisory, staying chilly

Sprinkles continue this evening, then partly cloudy overnight with a chance of frost as temperatures drop to low and middle 30s.

Milwaukee DPW annual compost bin sale; pre-order by May 31, 2026

The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works is hosting its 15th annual Backyard Compost Bin Sale, featuring the Home Composter, a compost bin not available in stores.

Milwaukee leaf collection changes coming
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Milwaukee DPW says new leaf collection rules will require residents to bag leaves starting this fall, as neighbors react to ongoing curbside buildup and concerns about clogged drains.

Milwaukee shooting Wednesday, 57th and Hadley; 9-year-old injured

Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that injured a 9-year-old near near 57th and Hadley on Wednesday, April 29, hours after a 2-year-old died after accidentally shooting themselves.

Milwaukee shots fired; 3 juveniles arrested after pursuit, crash

Milwaukee police say a shots fired incident tied to an attempted car theft led to a pursuit, crash and arrest of three juveniles, ages 14, 16 and 11, in a stolen vehicle on Wednesday, April 29.

Critically missing Milwaukee woman found safe

The Milwaukee Police Department says Marquetta Richardson has been found safe.

Milwaukee school board reelects Missy Zombor as president

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors unanimously reelected Missy Zombor to a second term as president and elected James Ferguson as vice president.

Wisconsin's Most Wanted for April 2026
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These are Wisconsin's Most Wanted fugitives being sought by U.S. Marshals in April 2026.

Milwaukee Weather: Staying chilly, more rain chances plus some frost

Rain ends later this evening and clouds slowly decrease by morning. Patchy frost will be possible overnight, and again Friday and Saturday morning.

Milwaukee leaf collection change aimed at reducing floods, DPW says

Leaders with Milwaukee's Department of Public Works on Wednesday announced two major changes after heavy rain earlier this month flooded streets and basements around the city.