Milwaukee grocery store closures spark new city action plan

Milwaukee's options for fresh food are shrinking as grocery stores close. City leaders are now pushing for change, and say they basically have a plan.

Wauwatosa police squad stolen; man arrested after chases, crashes

The Wauwatosa Police Department said a wanted man was arrested after he led police on multiple chases, stole a squad car and crashed into officers.

Milwaukee fatal shooting near MLK and Concordia; plea deal reached

A Milwaukee man accused of fatally shooting a man near MLK and Concordia in February 2025 reached a plea deal in his case on Monday, Feb. 2.

Milwaukee hit-and-run crash that killed EMT; not guilty plea entered

One of two men accused in the fatal hit-and-run crash that killed an EMT pleaded not guilty to charges in the case. Earl Gordon entered the pleas on Monday, Feb. 2.

Milwaukee prayer candle donation box break-in, theft; 2 accused

A Milwaukee man and woman are accused of breaking into a prayer donation box at the Basilica of St. Josaphat and stealing the money inside that box.

Pregnant woman killed, Milwaukee man charged with homicide

A Milwaukee man, already charged with related felonies, including arson, is now accused of killing Gladys Johnson-Ball and her unborn child.

Milwaukee illegal dumping; council forms committee to curb blight

Illegal dumping remains a growing problem in Milwaukee neighborhoods, with residents frustrated by repeat sites and city leaders launching a new committee to seek solutions beyond fines.

New attempt to curb Milwaukee illegal dumping
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Illegal dumping remains a growing problem in Milwaukee neighborhoods, with residents frustrated by repeat sites and city leaders launching a new committee to seek solutions beyond fines.

Milwaukee fatal shooting; police investigate argument-turned-homicide

Milwaukee police are investigating a lower east side homicide after an argument led to a fatal shooting near Ogden and Astor on Monday, Feb. 2, leaving a 50-year-old man dead and a suspect in custody.

Man killed in Milwaukee shooting, suspect in custody
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Milwaukee police are investigating a lower east side homicide after an argument led to a fatal shooting near Ogden and Astor on Monday, Feb. 2, leaving a 50-year-old man dead and a suspect in custody.

Milwaukee Weather: Flurries overnight, chilly morning ahead

Becoming partly cloudy tonight with a few flurries possible overnight. Temperatures will drop through the 20s and settle in the teens overnight. Partly sunny and cooler on Tuesday with highs in the low 20s. We have some cold morning ahead. Single digits on Wednesday morning.

Milwaukee County health insurance contract lapses, employee fired

A Milwaukee County Human Resources employee is now out of a job after leaders say an error caused the county's health insurance contract to lapse at the end of 2025.

Milwaukee County health insurance contract lapses
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A Milwaukee County Human Resources employee is now out of a job after leaders say an error caused the county's health insurance contract to lapse at the end of 2025.

Milwaukee violence prevention leader resigns, raising legal questions

Milwaukee’s violence prevention leader will resign after city attorneys cited a constitutional restriction tied to his past conviction, leaving officials scrambling for options before the decision takes effect.

MKE violence prevention leader resigns, raising legal questions
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The unexpected resignation of Milwaukee’s violence prevention leader is triggering questions at City Hall, with limited time to determine next steps before the decision takes effect.

Milwaukee leaders call for ICE contingency plans after Minneapolis enforcement

Milwaukee leaders are pushing for contingency plans after federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis drew attention, saying the city should be proactive if similar ICE activity occurs locally.

Brown Deer homicide, woman pleads no contest
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On Monday, Feb. 2, a woman pleaded no contest to shooting and killing a dentist in Brown Deer back in 2025.