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.

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.

Chase, crash into Milwaukee library construction site; man in court

A Milwaukee man appeared in court Saturday on charges related to a pursuit that ended with a crash into a library construction site.

Milwaukee police chase ends with crash, La Crosse man charged

A La Crosse man is accused of leading Milwaukee police on a high-speed chase before crashing on the city's north side on Jan. 5.

Mulch-O-Rama in Milwaukee, Christmas trees get new purpose

Christmas trees were turned into mulch at Mulch-O-Rama in Milwaukee on Saturday morning. A DPW crew led the process near 6th and Norwich.

Milwaukee shooting leads to U-Haul police chase; 2 charged

Two people have been criminally charged in connection to a shooting and police chase in Milwaukee. The pursuit involved a U-Haul van.

Milwaukee shootings Friday; 2 wounded, 1 arrested

Milwaukee police are investigating separate shootings that happened on Friday, Jan. 10.

Milwaukee police shooting, wanted man accused of child sex crimes

A wanted Milwaukee man wounded in a police shooting on Monday is now accused of child sexual assault, among other crimes.

Sade Robinson memorial at Warnimont Park up for consideration

The Milwaukee County board is considering a Warnimont Park memorial to honor Sade Robinson, the woman killed and dismembered last April.

Rock County crash: Milwaukee semi driver dead, hit snowplow

A Milwaukee semi driver died after crashing into a Rock County snowplow on I-39/90 near Beloit on Friday morning, Jan. 10.

Milwaukee fatal shooting, 76th and Hampton; Donte Jenkins found guilty

A Milwaukee County jury found Donte Jenkins guilty of two criminal counts associated with a fatal shooting that happened near 76th and Hampton in January 2024.