Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee; gamers gather by the thousands

Get ready to level up your weekend with an event bringing thousands of games to Milwaukee. It is all part of the Midwest Gaming Classic being held at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee.

Milwaukee armed carjackings; James Poole still faces state charges

A federal judge sentenced a Milwaukee man to more than a decade in prison, after carjackings and a chase that ended in flames. However, his legal troubles aren't over.

Milwaukee road rage shooting; 1 wounded, 1 arrested

Milwaukee police arrested a suspect after a road rage shooting wounded one person Friday morning on the city's south side.

Milwaukee County Courthouse Complex ICE arrests, 2 in custody

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently arrested two people at the Milwaukee County Courthouse Complex, the sheriff's office said Friday.

Milwaukee's Lake Express Ferry comes out of storage for 2025 season

It's a sure sign of spring – the Lake Express Ferry made its annual trek on Friday, April 4 from its winter home in Milwaukee's Menomonee River Valley to its in-season terminal home on the lakefront.

Milwaukee police officer injured during chase; Kamarion Cross sentenced

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Kamarion Cross to five years in prison. This, in connection with a Milwaukee police chase that left an officer injured and shut down a stretch of I-94 in March 2024.

Sade Robinson lawsuit, Milwaukee bars served 19-year-old alcohol

The family of Sade Robinson, the Milwaukee woman who was killed and dismembered last year, has filed a lawsuit against two bars related to her death.

Milwaukee armed carjackings; James Poole sentence, 11 years federal prison

James Poole, 19, was sentenced on Thursday, April 3 to 11 years in federal prison for his role in armed carjackings in Milwaukee back in January 2024.

James Beard Award finalist; Milwaukee's Agency, up for Best New Bar

The 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award Nominees are out – and Milwaukee's “Agency" is a finalist for Best New Bar.

Superglue in soda; Milwaukee man accused pleads not guilty

A Milwaukee man accused of placing drops of superglue into a co-worker's soft drink pleaded not guilty on Thursday, April 3 to charges against him.

Menomonee Falls high-speed police chase, crash; Milwaukee man accused

A 28-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of fleeing from Menomonee Falls police at high speeds, all with three passengers in his car – including two children.

Port Milwaukee welcomes 1st vessel of 2025 international season

Port Milwaukee welcomed the Singapore-flagged Patagonman on Sunday, March 30 – the first vessel of the 2025 international season.

MPS lead crisis; Sean Kane no longer serving as facilities director

Officials with the Milwaukee Health Department, along with leaders from Milwaukee Public Schools, discussed the current status of lead hazard response efforts in the district's schools.