Maxwell Anderson sentencing Friday, Aug. 1; faces life in prison

On Friday, Aug. 1, Maxwell Anderson is set to be sentenced for the murder of Sade Robinson, and he faces life in prison.

Brookfield fraudulent credit card use; more than $18K of liquor purchased

Brookfield police are investigating after more than $18,000 was fraudulently spent at two different liquor stores on Saturday, July 12.

Wisconsin State Fair 2025: Opening day sights, bites and more

The 2025 Wisconsin State Fair has officially opened on Thursday, July 31. The rides, vendors, food and more runs now through Sunday, Aug. 10.

Dozens of dead dogs in Milwaukee home; man sentenced to prison

A Milwaukee man, who prosecutors said had dozens of dead dogs in a north side home last summer, was sentenced to prison on Thursday.

Milwaukee girl killed while asleep in bed, man sentenced to prison

A Milwaukee man was sentenced to prison on Thursday for a shooting that killed 10-year-old Isdennyeliz Ortiz while she was asleep in bed.

D'Vontaye Mitchell death: Milwaukee man pleads guilty to murder

The fourth and final man charged in connection with the death of D'Vontaye Mitchell outside a Milwaukee hotel last summer pleaded guilty on Thursday.

2025 Wisconsin State Fair; everything you need to know

The 2025 Wisconsin State Fair opened Thursday, July 31 – offering dozens of rides, hundreds of food items and thousands of animals to fairgoers.

Milwaukee man critically missing found safe

The Milwaukee Police Department requested the public's help to find missing 74-year-old Percy Wheeler. He was last seen near 8th and Montana.

RNC 2024: Excess funds donated, Milwaukee-area nonprofits benefit

Millions of dollars left over from the 2024 Republican National Convention are being donated to nonprofits in the Milwaukee area.

Water Street shootings: Milwaukee leaders, police meet Wednesday

Milwaukee leaders pressed the police department for solutions Wednesday after a number of recent shootings on Water Street.

West Allis police chase into Milwaukee, 2 arrested after crash

West Allis police arrested two people after a chase into Milwaukee's Washington Park ended with a crash on Tuesday night, July 29.

South Milwaukee shots fired; Milwaukee man, Oak Creek teens arrested

South Milwaukee police arrested a Milwaukee man and two Oak Creek teenagers following a shots-fired incident on Tuesday afternoon, July 29.