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.
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
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 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.
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
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.
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.
Portion of 27th Street to close Feb. 2 for larger I-94 project
As part of the I-94 East-West Freeway Project, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin closures on Feb. 2 to facilitate the reconstruction of the 27th Street bridge.
As part of the I-94 East-West Freeway Project, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin closures on Feb. 2 to facilitate the reconstruction of the 27th Street bridge.
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.
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.
Extreme cold temporarily disrupts blood donations; donors needed now
Extreme cold and snowy conditions have disrupted normal blood donation efforts in southeast Wisconsin.
Extreme cold and snowy conditions have disrupted normal blood donation efforts in southeast Wisconsin.
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.
An undercover child sex crime sting last week led to the arrests of three Milwaukee men, each of whom is now criminally charged.
I-94 East-West Freeway Project; portion of 27th Street to close Feb. 2
As part of the I-94 East-West Freeway Project, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin closures on Feb. 2 to facilitate the reconstruction of the 27th Street bridge.
As part of the I-94 East-West Freeway Project, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin closures on Feb. 2 to facilitate the reconstruction of the 27th Street bridge.
Ribbon-cutting celebration at Plant Joy Deli in Wauwatosa
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Tuesday, Jan. 27 celebrated the ribbon cutting of a new small business, Plant Joy Deli.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Tuesday, Jan. 27 celebrated the ribbon cutting of a new small business, Plant Joy Deli.
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
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 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
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 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 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
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 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.
Pewaukee dispute; man accused of making threats to 'air the place out'
A 46-year-old West Allis man is accused of misdemeanor disorderly conduct for an incident that unfolded at Point Burger Bar in Pewaukee.
A 46-year-old West Allis man is accused of misdemeanor disorderly conduct for an incident that unfolded at Point Burger Bar in Pewaukee.
Former MPS paraprofessional accused of slapping special needs student
Former MPS aide Demitrios Visvardis is charged with misdemeanor battery for allegedly slapping a student with cerebral palsy.
Former MPS aide Demitrios Visvardis is charged with misdemeanor battery for allegedly slapping a student with cerebral palsy.
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 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
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.
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.
Former MPS paraprofessional accused of slapping special needs student
Former MPS paraprofessional Demitrios Visvardis is charged with misdemeanor battery. Prosecutors say he slapped a special needs student at Riverside University High School in November 2025.
Former MPS paraprofessional Demitrios Visvardis is charged with misdemeanor battery. Prosecutors say he slapped a special needs student at Riverside University High School in November 2025.