Milwaukee respiratory season awareness kickoff; tips for staying healthy

Mayor Cavalier Johnson and the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) on Wednesday, Nov. 5 held a news conference highlighting respiratory season readiness.

2025 City of Milwaukee Christmas tree harvested Wednesday

City of Milwaukee officials and the Department of Public Works Forestry Services Division harvested the annual City Christmas Tree on Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Milwaukee homicides, man accused of shooting 3 pleads not guilty

A Milwaukee man accused of shooting and killing three people in one night pleaded not guilty and was bound over for trial on Tuesday.

Pause in SNAP benefits; families struggle to feed their pets

The pause in SNAP benefits has a trickle-down effect you may not think about. While families face uncertainty over their next meal, penny-pinching might mean, so does their pet.

SNAP benefits: Milwaukee County proposes tapping contingency fund

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday proposed using $150,000 from its contingency fund for emergency food assistance.

ELMNT Lounge shut down, Milwaukee Common Council revokes license

Milwaukee's Common Council on Tuesday voted to shut down ELMNT Lounge. The bar's attorney said it sets a problematic precedent for other bar owners.

Milwaukee man found safe, reported critically missing Tuesday

The Milwaukee Police Department asked for the public's help to find critically missing 44-year-old James Spears.

Milwaukee Weather: Windy Wednesday, weekend cold blast

Partly to mostly cloudy tonight with temperatures in the 50s this evening and 40s overnight. Partly sunny and windy on Wednesday with a high in the mid-50s. A morning freeze is likely on Thursday.

Wisconsin Humane Society overcrowding, foster parents needed

The Wisconsin Humane Society needs your help in fostering cats and kittens after an "unprecedented intake" of animals, especially surrendered cats.

Milwaukee shooting near Fond du Lac and Hoyt; family remembers victim

A 19-year-old man is dead after a shooting on Milwaukee's north side Saturday night, Nov. 1. Police say the crime happened near Fond du Lac and Hoyt.

Milwaukee shootings Monday; 6 injured, 1 arrested

Six people were injured and one man was arrested in separate shootings in Milwaukee on Monday, Nov. 3.

Milwaukee Weather: Quiet night, warmer Tuesday

Southeastern Wisconsin starts the week mild and windy, with clearing skies and highs in the upper 50s to near 60 Monday and Tuesday.