2026 Wisconsin spring election: Minor issues at some MPS polling places

The Milwaukee Election Commission and Milwaukee Public Schools were made aware of polling locations inside MPS buildings that opened later than the required 7 a.m. start time on Election Day, April 7.

Fiserv Forum hosts collegiate volleyball event; ticket sales open April 17

A marquee women's collegiate volleyball event is taking place at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee from Aug. 21 to 24. Not single-session tickets for the AVCA First Serve event go on sale on Friday, April 17.

Crews battle another fire at Milwaukee U-Haul storage facility | FOX6 News Milwaukee
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Milwaukee firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at a U-Haul facility near 1st and Lapham on Monday night, April 6, the same complex that burned in January, with no injuries reported.

U-Haul fire: Milwaukee firefighters battle storage facility flames again

Milwaukee firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at a U-Haul facility near 1st and Lapham on Monday night, April 6, the same complex that burned in January, with no injuries reported.

Milwaukee Mitchell airport responds to small plane landing issue

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport crews responded to a small private plane landing issue on Monday, April 6, with the pilot unhurt and operations unaffected.

Milwaukee Weather: Snow showers end, cold on Tuesday

Spotty snow showers will end overnight. It will be brisk with temperatures settling in the 20s by sunrise. Mostly sunny and chilly on Tuesday. Highs in the 30s, coolest near the lake. A blustery ESE wind will keep wind chills in the 20s all day.

Port Milwaukee welcomes first vessel of 2026 international season

Port Milwaukee welcomed the Marshall Islands-flagged Federal Nagara as the first vessel of the 2026 international season on Friday, April 3.

Milwaukee police chase; man charged after I-43 squad rollover, shooting

Ashanti Travers Jr. faces charges after a high-speed I-43 pursuit in Milwaukee that ended in a squad rollover injuring two officers, with prosecutors saying he was also involved in a shooting days earlier.

Port Washington data centers; referendum targets future developments

Port Washington voters are weighing a referendum requiring approval for future TIF districts after controversy surrounding a proposed $15 billion data center project.

Milwaukee addresses grocers, pharmacies leaving city with new legislation
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A Milwaukee committee advanced an ordinance requiring grocers and pharmacies to provide a 60-day written notice before closing to allow the city time to intervene.

Milwaukee Public Schools cuts; teachers union calls them "chaotic"
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It is budget season, and with that comes cuts at Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). The Milwaukee teachers union calls those cuts chaotic. 

Milwaukee Public Schools cuts; teachers union calls them 'chaotic'

Milwaukee Public Schools approved cuts impacting roughly 200 jobs to address a $46 million shortfall as the teachers union called for a special meeting to reverse cuts to frontline staff, requesting a pause on the budget process.

Milwaukee addresses grocers, pharmacies leaving city with new legislation

A City of Milwaukee committee advanced legislation on Monday, April 6, to tackle the growing issue of grocers and pharmacies closing in the city.

Milwaukee County Judge Dugan new trial, acquittal request denied

A request by former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan and her defense team for a new trial and an acquittal in her case was denied by Federal Judge Lynn Adelman on Monday, April 6.

Fire breaks out in HVAC unit at Potawatomi Casino Hotel; casino to reopen

A fire started atop the roof of a building connected to Potawatomi Casino Hotel, creating a massive plume of smoke on Monday, April 6.

Pius XI sophomore succeeds in multiple sports
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Trying to keep up with her older siblings inspired Pius XI sophomore Vonna Shill to take part in multiple sports – from the court to the rink.

Milwaukee County Transit System contactless payments launched

Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Monday, April 6, the launch of a new contactless payment option that allows riders to pay their fare using a credit card, debit card, smartphone, or smartwatch.

Pius XI sophomore succeeds in multiple sports; from court to rink

Trying to keep up with her older siblings inspired Pius XI sophomore Vonna Shill to take part in multiple sports – from the court to the rink.