Chance the Rapper to perform in Milwaukee on Oct. 4

GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Chance the Rapper is coming to Milwaukee as part of The Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour.

Sun Badger Solar founders charged in theft case; man says he lost $18K

Dane County prosecutors charged Sun Badger Solar founders Trevor Sumner and Kristopher Sipe after customers reported paying thousands for unfinished solar panel projects.

Milwaukee wastewater whistleblower alleges plant mismanagement

A former Veolia Water employee accused Veolia and MMSD of mismanaging Milwaukee-area wastewater treatment plants, allegations both companies deny amid contract negotiations.

Milwaukee Weather: Sunny on Thursday, warming up

Mostly clear overnight. Patchy frost possible inland. Temperatures will settle around 40 overnight. Mostly sunny on Thursday with a high in the mid-to-upper 60s inland, around 60 near the lake. Light rain will move through overnight Thursday night with 0.10" or less.

Milwaukee shooting near 62nd and Harrison, 2 men charged

Two men are charged in a shooting that killed Tyler Huddleston after prosecutors said there was a cellphone argument outside a Milwaukee party.

Shorewood police chase stolen car, 13-year-old driver arrested

Shorewood police said a 13-year-old was arrested after fleeing officers in a stolen car early Wednesday morning, May 13.

2026 Milwaukee Lakefront Festival of Art set for June 12-14

The 2026 Lakefront Festival of Art has been set to take place from June 12-14 at the Milwaukee Art Museum Campus.

Summerfest, MCTS announce transit options for 2026 festival

Summerfest and the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Wednesday, May 13, transit options for the three weekends of Summerfest.

Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; 2 wounded

Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shootings on Tuesday, May 12 that left two people wounded. 

Milwaukee hit-and-run: Pedestrian killed, driver arrested

Milwaukee police located the driver and car involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Monday night.

Milwaukee shooting: Sheriff’s office employee killed, charges filed

A Milwaukee man is accused of shooting and killing Dennis Johnson, a public safety officer with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

New Milwaukee mural on south side to celebrate community

A new mural is nearing completion near 18th and Lincoln on Milwaukee's south side. It features prominent buildings, including American Family Field.

UWM Kenilworth apartments sexual assault, man sentenced to prison

A Wisconsin man, convicted of sexually assaulting a woman inside a UW-Milwaukee housing facility, has now been sentenced to prison.

Dr. William Finlayson, trailblazing Milwaukee physician, dies at 101

Dr. William Finlayson, one of the first Black physicians to practice medicine in Milwaukee hospitals, died on Monday, May 11 at 101 years old, a news release says.

Milwaukee fight leads to man's death; 65-year-old turns himself in

Milwaukee police say a 71-year-old died after a physical fight broke out near 104th and Hampton on Monday afternoon, May 11.

Milwaukee Public Schools proposed budget; public hearing Tuesday

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Tuesday, May 12, will hold a public hearing on the proposed school budget.

Milwaukee Weather: Chance of thunderstorms, severe storm risk

Southern Wisconsin gets a quick shot of active weather Tuesday as a clipper system spreads morning showers across the state, followed by the chance of a few afternoon thunderstorms as a cold front swings through.