Milwaukee armed robbery; police investigate Capitol Drive incident

Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery reported on Tuesday, Jan. 28, near 27th and Capitol, where a suspect implied a weapon, took money and fled the scene.

American Red Cross Milwaukee volunteer workforce pushed to its limits

The volunteers of the American Red Cross of Wisconsin have been a busy crew for the start of 2026. That team has been dispatched to more than 20 fires in January, helping more than 100 people.

Violins of Hope residency concludes in Milwaukee with farewell event

Milwaukee marked the end of the Violins of Hope residency after months of performances using Holocaust-surviving instruments, as the Hoan Bridge glowed yellow in remembrance on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Violins of Hope residency concludes in Milwaukee with farewell event
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The Violins of Hope residency concluded in Milwaukee after months of performances honoring Holocaust survivors and stories of resilience.

Milwaukee police chase policy changes take effect Feb. 6; what to know

Milwaukee police will tighten pursuit rules come Feb. 6 after nine people died in chase-related crashes in 2025, though some families and officials doubt the changes will save lives.

MPD changes high-speed chase policy
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Milwaukee police will tighten pursuit rules come Feb. 6 after nine people died in chase-related crashes in 2025, though some families and officials doubt the changes will save lives.

Milwaukee coffee shop targeted again as burglars return overnight

Fruition MKE, a Milwaukee neighborhood coffee shop, was targeted again overnight after a burglary last week, though suspects failed to get inside as nearby businesses report similar incidents.

Milwaukee coffee shop targeted again
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Fruition MKE, a Milwaukee neighborhood coffee shop, was targeted again overnight after a burglary last week, though suspects failed to get inside as nearby businesses report similar incidents.

No heat, no response: Milwaukee tenants raise alarms about landlord

Milwaukee tenants reported being left without heat as city officials warned of tenant rights, with multiple complaints tied to Berrada Properties and growing eviction concerns.

Child sex crime sting, Milwaukee men charged after undercover effort

An undercover child sex crime sting last week led to the arrests of three Milwaukee men, each of whom is now criminally charged.

Milwaukee Weather: Windy and cold evening

Partly cloudy tonight and cold with temperatures falling just above and below 0. Morning wind chills in the teens below 0 are expected both Wednesday and Thursday

Minneapolis ICE shootings; Milwaukee groups share protester rights

Milwaukee advocates and attorneys are urging people to know their protester rights after the killing of Alex Pretti and Renée Good during an ICE operation in Minneapolis, as outreach efforts expand locally.

Milwaukee groups share protester rights amid ICE shootings
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Milwaukee advocates and attorneys are urging people to know their protester rights after the killing of Alex Pretti and Renée Good during an ICE operation in Minneapolis, as outreach efforts expand locally.

Milwaukee interfaith vigil honors Good, Pretti, impacted families

Milwaukee faith leaders gathered at City Hall on Monday, Jan. 26, for an interfaith vigil honoring Renée Good, Alex Jeffrey Pretti and families impacted by federal immigration enforcement.

Milwaukee interfaith vigil after Minneapolis shootings
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Milwaukee faith leaders gathered at City Hall on Monday, Jan. 26, for an interfaith vigil honoring Renée Nicole Good, Alex Jeffrey Pretti and families impacted by federal immigration enforcement.

Milwaukee leaders push tougher landlord penalties amid no-heat shutdowns

Milwaukee leaders are pushing tougher fines for landlords after multiple buildings were shut down for lack of heat, including a 36-unit complex that displaced more than 50 residents.

Milwaukee leaders push tougher landlord penalties
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Milwaukee city leaders are calling out landlords they say are failing to provide basic standards for tenants, including heat, after a growing number of properties were temporarily shut down this winter.