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.

Ridglan Farms Beagles, 10 sent to Milwaukee-area foster homes
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Ten beagles from Ridglan Farms are now in Milwaukee area foster homes. They are among the first of more than 80 beagles coming to the Wisconsin Humane Society's Milwaukee Campus this week.

Milwaukee Weather: Warm and windy Tuesday, chance storms

Increasing clouds overnight with temperatures settling in the upper 30s by sunrise. Rain showers will move in after 8am, picking up midday and ending by mid-afternoon. Around 0.10" of rain expected.

Milwaukee shooting, sheriff’s office employee killed; 2 arrested

Two people were arrested in connection to the killing of a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office employee. The victim, 56-year-old Dennis Johnson, worked as a public safety officer.

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office employee killed; 2 arrested
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Two people were arrested in connection to the killing of Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office employee Dennis Johnson. At the same time, Johnson’s coworkers say they are still processing this loss.

Milwaukee's Davidson Park summer 2026 event lineup revealed

The full lineup of summer 2026 programming at Milwaukee's Davidson Park was revealed on Monday, May 11. Davidson Park is located at the Harley-Davidson headquarters on the city's Near West Side.

2026 Summerfest admission promotions; 15 ways to get in free

Summerfest announced on Monday 15 admission promotions offering fans free entry throughout the three weekends.

Milwaukee fall leaf collection; efforts to improve operations

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and the Department of Public Works (DPW) held a news conference on Monday, May 11 regarding Milwaukee’s fall leaf collection program.