West Allis lounge shooting, men sentenced to prison for boy's death
A Milwaukee man convicted in a 2023 West Allis shooting that killed a 12-year-old boy has been sentenced to prison.
Child found in Milwaukee identified
Milwaukee police need your help identifying a child who was found near 38th and Burleigh.
Shots fired at Milwaukee detective's home in 2022; plea deal reached
A Milwaukee man accused of shooting at a police detective's northwest side home in December 2022 has reached a plea deal in his case.
Wisconsin State Fair: 2025 "Fairtastic Poster Competition" winner
Wisconsin State Fair and Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation officials announced on Friday, March 14 the 2025 Fairtastic Grand Champion Artist: South Milwaukee artist Lauren Marvell.
Milwaukee fatal shooting of 9-year-old; man gets 3 years probation
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Bennie Young to three years probation in connection with the fatal shooting of a 9-year-old child in July 2023.
Forest Home Avenue resurfacing; $13.8M project approved, begins March 24
Wisconsin has approved a roadway resurfacing project along WIS 24 (Forest Home Avenue), between Janesville Road in the village of Hales Corners and 45th Street in the city of Milwaukee.
2025 Milwaukee traffic-calming, protected bikeway projects unveiled
Mayor Cavalier Johnson along with the Department of Public Works (DPW) on Friday, March 14 will unveil the 2025 City of Milwaukee traffic-calming projects.
Child dropped from second-story porch during domestic dispute
Milwaukee police say a one-year-old child was intentionally dropped from a second-story porch during a domestic violence dispute on Thursday, March 13.
MPD officer arrested, significant 'criminal misconduct' allegations
A Milwaukee police officer has been arrested following allegations of criminal misconduct, the Milwaukee Police Department announced on March 14.
Critical missing Milwaukee woman found safe, per police
The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a critically missing woman.
Milwaukee fatal stabbing; woman mourns loss of son, her brother accused
Prosecutors say 35-year-old Kendrick William's uncle, 62-year-old Patrick Riley Jr., stabbed him to death last week in Milwaukee.
YOLO March: Bucks fan diagnosed with brain tumor, gets new lease on life
The Milwaukee Bucks and their partners are helping a fan who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Wisconsin consumer warnings; state warns public what to watch for
Michelle Reinen, administrator of the Wisconsin Division of Trade and Consumer Protection, spoke to Contact 6 about three consumer warnings for March.
MPS lead exposure; 3 more schools closing
Starms Early Childhood Center, Fernwood Montessori School and LaFollette School are all temporarily closing, effective Monday, March 17.
Milwaukee reckless driving; Wisconsin Assembly passes bill to help curb
The Wisconsin State Assembly on Thursday took up legislation that could curb reckless driving in Milwaukee.
MKE reckless driving; WI Assembly passes bill
Wisconsin lawmakers took steps on Thursday, March 13, to address reckless driving in Milwaukee.
D'Vontaye Mitchell death: Milwaukee man pleads guilty to battery
A Milwaukee man, one of four charged, pleaded guilty on Thursday to misdemeanor battery in connection to the death of D'Vontaye Mitchell outside a Milwaukee hotel.
Milwaukee human trafficking, sex assault case; real estate broker accused
Prosecutors say he kept women in his home to work and also for sex, sexually assaulted them, and did not allow them to leave.
Milwaukee fatal shooting, 76th and Hampton; shooter gets life in prison
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Donte Jenkins on Thursday, March 13 to life in prison in connection with a fatal shooting in January 2024.
2020 Milwaukee fatal crash, 'Most Wanted' driver guilty at trial
A Milwaukee man previously profiled on "Wisconsin's Most Wanted" was found guilty at trial on for a 2020 wrong-way crash that killed two people.