Milwaukee Weather: Severe thunderstorm threat overnight

A few early evening t-storms possible, otherwise mostly cloudy and warm. Temperatures around 60. Strong to severe t-storms are possible between 11pm-3am. Strong winds and a few tornadoes are possible (along with some hail). Please have cell phone emergency alerts set to "ON."

MPS budget gap, proposals would cut 260 non-classroom positions

MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced a series of budget proposals designed to address the district’s $46 million structural budget gap.

Ascension NICU book drive
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We learn about the NICU book drive being organized by Ascension Columbia St. Mary's in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Recreation's Bike Bazaar set for Saturday, March 14

Milwaukee Recreation's Bike Bazaar returns to Riverside University High School Community Center (1615 E. Locust Street) on Saturday, March 14.

Milwaukee towing ordinance leads to more than 1,000 vehicles towed

The City of Milwaukee has towed 1,078 vehicles since January under a new ordinance targeting drivers with five or more unpaid parking tickets that are at least 60 days overdue.

Milwaukee tows 1K+ vehicles after new ordinance
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The City of Milwaukee has towed 1,078 vehicles since January under a new ordinance targeting drivers with five or more unpaid parking tickets that are at least 60 days overdue.

U-Haul fire: Milwaukee storage facility tenants may soon check units

Customers affected by a January fire at the U-Haul storage facility in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood may soon be allowed to check their units as crews clear debris and prepare to demolish and rebuild parts of the site.

Milwaukee storage facility tenants may soon check units
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Customers affected by a January fire at the U-Haul storage facility in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood may soon be allowed to check their units as crews clear debris and prepare to demolish and rebuild parts of the site.

Milwaukee Weather: Foggy tonight, severe storms possible Friday

Foggy tonight with steady temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s. Foggy on Friday morning with scattered t-storms from 9am-5pm. Temperatures will warm into the 50s during the afternoon.

Marcus Center announces largest Broadway season in Milwaukee history

The Marcus Performing Arts Center announced its largest Broadway season yet with 11 shows scheduled in Milwaukee for 2026-27, including "Beauty and the Beast," "The Outsiders," "SIX" and Alicia Keys’ "Hell’s Kitchen."

Milwaukee shooting Thursday; 'gun battle' leads to 2 arrests

The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a “gun battle” near 90th and Villard that led to two arrests on Thursday afternoon, March 5.

Milwaukee Aurora Sinai shooting, wand screening not done properly

We’re getting new updates into the Aurora Sinai Medical Center shooting that left one man in critical condition. The attorney for the victim's family is calling the shooting “random and unprovoked."

Illegal dumping plagues closed Milwaukee Pick 'n Save

Neighbors say since a Milwaukee Pick 'n Save at 35th and North closed in 2025, the parking lot has been filling up, but not with cars or people. It has been attracting illegal dumpers.

Milwaukee hit-and-run collision with motorcyclist; woman pleads guilty

A 20-year-old Milwaukee woman pleaded guilty on Thursday, March 5, to charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a man without a leg in August 2025.

Milwaukee's This Is It! bar approved for Wisconsin historic marker

Milwaukee’s This Is It! bar has been approved for a Wisconsin historic marker, honoring the longtime LGBTQ+ gathering place that closed in 2025 after nearly 57 years in operation.

2026 Milwaukee Irish Fest entertainment lineup released

Milwaukee Irish Fest returns to Maier Festival Park from Aug. 13–16, 2026. On Thursday, March 5, organizers unveiled the 2026 entertainment lineup for the festival.

Milwaukee hit-and-run sends car into building, suspect sought

Milwaukee police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into another car, causing that car to then hit a building on Wednesday night.

Open Record: After The Boom
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Construction has halted on a Milwaukee high-rise touted as the "world's tallest mass timber building." The future of the 31-story apartment building on the bank of the Milwaukee River downtown is not the only one in doubt. A growing list of major construction projects in and around Milwaukee are now in limbo.