2026 Milwaukee crime data; homicides down 8% in 1st quarter of year

Milwaukee officials say overall crime is trending down, though homicides and sexual assaults remain steady, as advocates encourage victims to report incidents.

Milwaukee shootings Sunday; 2 injured, arrest made

Milwaukee police say two people, including a 15-year-old, were injured in separate shootings Sunday, with one suspect in custody and another still sought.

Baby heads home after 150 days in NICU; Milwaukee family shares story

A Milwaukee family brought their baby home after nearly 150 days in the NICU, after Serenity was born at 24 weeks weighing one pound, two ounces and beating the odds.

Family gets nearly $200,000 refund from senior living community

A Milwaukee area family waited years for an entrance fee refund from St. Camillus, following their mother's death.

Milwaukee baby heads home after 150 days in NICU
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A Milwaukee family brought their baby home after nearly 150 days in the NICU, after Serenity was born at 24 weeks weighing one pound, two ounces and beating the odds.

Milwaukee rally calls for release of Islamic Society leader detained by ICE

More than 100 people rallied in Milwaukee calling for the release of Islamic Society of Milwaukee president Salah Sarsour on Sunday, detained since March 30 by immigration agents.

Milwaukee rally calls for release of Islamic Society leader
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More than 100 people rallied in Milwaukee calling for the release of Islamic Society of Milwaukee president Salah Sarsour on Sunday, detained since March 30 by immigration agents.

Milwaukee Weather: Scattered rain and storms, warm and humid

Rainy with showers ending by 2-3am. 0.25"-0.50" of rain likely. Severe weather is unlikely out of this batch. Temperatures in the 60s tonight. Partly sunny, warm and humid on Monday with highs in the mid-70s. The environment will be primed for severe t-storms. While widespread severe storms aren't likely, scattered severe storms are possible. We could see a line of storms on Monday night (from the north). Greater risk for scattered severe storms on Tuesday. A pneumonia front is possible on Tuesday afternoon with a steep temp. drop near the lake. More strong t-storm chances on Wednesday and again on Friday.

Fiserv Forum Holiday Face-Off, Wisconsin looks to regain title

The Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off returns later this year, and when it does, the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team will look to claim its fourth title.

Milwaukee standoff: Man accused of strangulation, child abuse

A Milwaukee man is accused of choking a woman and pointing a gun at her in front of two children before engaging in a two-hour standoff with police.

Milwaukee-inspired sneakers sell fast, some notice apparent issue

The release of some uniquely Milwaukee sneakers had people lined up down the street, and some who snagged a pair noticed an apparent issue.

Milwaukee person critically missing found safe: police

Milwaukee police need your help in finding a critically missing person, 27-year-old Akira Walker.

Milwaukee U-Haul fire: Tenants, staff sift through belongings

People at a Milwaukee U-Haul facility were pushing carts and helping each other empty out storage units after the second fire in less than three months.

Milwaukee shooting near 10th and Atkinson leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded

Milwaukee police are looking for the person who shot two people on the city's north side late Friday night, killing one and wounding the other.

Milwaukee bar fight ends in fatal shooting, man charged with homicide

A Milwaukee man is charged after prosecutors say a bar fight led to a shooting that killed 40-year-old Tremayne Montgomery earlier this month.

Milwaukee woman critically missing, last seen near 3rd and Concordia

The Milwaukee Police Department asked for the public's help to find critically missing Azaria Townsend, who was last seen near 3rd and Concordia.