Child found in Milwaukee identified

Milwaukee police need your help identifying a child who was found near 38th and Burleigh.

Shots fired at Milwaukee detective's home in 2022; plea deal reached

A Milwaukee man accused of shooting at a police detective's northwest side home in December 2022 has reached a plea deal in his case.

Milwaukee fatal shooting of 9-year-old; man gets 3 years probation

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Bennie Young to three years probation in connection with the fatal shooting of a 9-year-old child in July 2023.

Forest Home Avenue resurfacing; $13.8M project approved, begins March 24

Wisconsin has approved a roadway resurfacing project along WIS 24 (Forest Home Avenue), between Janesville Road in the village of Hales Corners and 45th Street in the city of Milwaukee.

2025 Milwaukee traffic-calming, protected bikeway projects unveiled

Mayor Cavalier Johnson along with the Department of Public Works (DPW) on Friday, March 14 will unveil the 2025 City of Milwaukee traffic-calming projects.

Child dropped from second-story porch during domestic dispute

Milwaukee police say a one-year-old child was intentionally dropped from a second-story porch during a domestic violence dispute on Thursday, March 13.

MPD officer arrested, significant 'criminal misconduct' allegations

A Milwaukee police officer has been arrested following allegations of criminal misconduct, the Milwaukee Police Department announced on March 14.

Critical missing Milwaukee woman found safe, per police

The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a critically missing woman.

Wisconsin consumer warnings; state warns public what to watch for

Michelle Reinen, administrator of the Wisconsin Division of Trade and Consumer Protection, spoke to Contact 6 about three consumer warnings for March.

MPS lead exposure; 3 more schools closing

Starms Early Childhood Center, Fernwood Montessori School and LaFollette School are all temporarily closing, effective Monday, March 17.

MKE reckless driving; WI Assembly passes bill
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Wisconsin lawmakers took steps on Thursday, March 13, to address reckless driving in Milwaukee.

D'Vontaye Mitchell death: Milwaukee man pleads guilty to battery

A Milwaukee man, one of four charged, pleaded guilty on Thursday to misdemeanor battery in connection to the death of D'Vontaye Mitchell outside a Milwaukee hotel.

Milwaukee fatal shooting, 76th and Hampton; shooter gets life in prison

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Donte Jenkins on Thursday, March 13 to life in prison in connection with a fatal shooting in January 2024.

2020 Milwaukee fatal crash, 'Most Wanted' driver guilty at trial

A Milwaukee man previously profiled on "Wisconsin's Most Wanted" was found guilty at trial on for a 2020 wrong-way crash that killed two people.

Cudahy children test positive for cocaine in home, couple sentenced

Both people charged with child neglect after four children in their Cudahy home tested positive for cocaine have now been sentenced.

Trump Tower protests: 150 Mahmoud Khalil supporters storm Midtown building; 90+ arrested

Police say over 150 people stormed both inside and around Trump Tower in Midtown, with 98 arrested in a show of solidarity for detained Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.