D'Vontaye Mitchell death: Milwaukee man pleads guilty to battery
A second man, one of four charged, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery in connection to the death of D'Vontaye Mitchell outside a Milwaukee hotel.
Milwaukee fatal crash from July 2024; woman sentenced, 8 years prison
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Alma Espino on Thursday, March 20 to eight years in prison in connection with a fatal crash near 91st and Hampton from July 2024.
Shooting kills Milwaukee mother, wounds sister; woman charged
A Milwaukee woman is accused of reckless homicide for a shooting that happened Sunday outside a bar on the far city's northwest side.
Wisconsin snowfall totals: Thursday morning, March 20
The NWS collected snowfall data on Thursday, March 20. A winter weather advisory was in effect for five counties.
Peregrine falcons return to We Energies power plants; sign of spring
Peregrine falcons have returned to We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service power plants – a sure sign of spring as the birds prepare to lay eggs, according to the utility provider.
West Allis shooting near 74th and Walker; man wounded, found in street
A 32-year-old man was taken to the hospital early Thursday morning, March 20 following a shooting in West Allis.
Milwaukee vacant building fire; 39th and North, second fire in 2 days
A Milwaukee apartment building was damaged by fire on Thursday morning, March 20. A suspicious fire was also reported in this building on Wednesday, March 19.
Stabbing near 81st and Vienna, Milwaukee man charged
A Milwaukee man is accused of attempted homicide in connection to a March 11 stabbing on the city's northwest side.
Northridge Mall community planning meeting Wednesday; residents weigh in
A community meeting to discuss the future of the former Northridge Mall property was held on Wednesday evening, March 19.
March Madness; Milwaukee tourism expected to spike amid NCAA tournament
Marquette will be playing the role of "host" while teams play in Milwaukee during the NCAA Basketball Tournament.
Milwaukee wedding, event venue shut down; groups step up to help
Black Swan MKE, a wedding and event venue in Milwaukee, has suddenly shut down and now other venues are stepping up to help.
Lead in Milwaukee schools; testing underway, district's maintenance plan due
Milwaukee Public Schools has just two days left to figure out a long-term plan for lead issues that closed several of the district's buildings.
Teen shot in Milwaukee attempted robbery; 2 charged
Milwaukee County prosecutors have charged two people in connection to a March 1 shooting that wounded a teen during an attempted robbery.
Milwaukee fatal shooting; accused shooter arrested in Madison
A 28-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of fatally shooting another man near Holton and Center on Sunday evening, March 16.
Milwaukee County Jail inmate dies in hospital after "health crisis"
The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is investigating the in-hospital death of a Shorewood man who had been in custody at the Milwaukee County Jail.
Milwaukee police chase; man arrested, drugs, guns recovered
A 32-year-old man was arrested by Milwaukee police on Tuesday, March 18 and drugs and guns were recovered following a police chase.
I-43 Milwaukee police chase, shooting; 2nd person sentenced
A Milwaukee man, one of four people initially charged in a 2024 police chase and shooting on I-43, was sentenced on Tuesday.
Milwaukee County Transit System; 2025 marks 50th anniversary
The Milwaukee County Transit System will mark its 50th anniversary in 2025.
Milwaukee vacant building fire; person located inside, cause suspicious
Milwaukee police are investigating a suspicious fire in a vacant building near 39th and North Avenue early on Wednesday, March 19.
Milwaukee police chase; vehicle stolen, 4 taken into custody
Four people were taken into custody on Tuesday, March 18 after a police chase in Milwaukee.