Former Milwaukee police officer sentenced for abusing baby

A former Milwaukee police officer was sentenced to six years in prison on Wednesday, Sep. 3, for physically abusing his baby in 2023.

Real Milwaukee will be back Monday
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Real Milwaukee is taking September 5 off for the funeral of our producer, Emily. We'll be back Monday.

Milwaukee South Shore Cruise Dock groundbreaking; $5M project kicks off

State and local officials joined Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Thursday, Sept. 4, to celebrate the groundbreaking of Port Milwaukee’s South Shore Cruise Dock.

Milwaukee Weather: blustery and cool with overnight rain

Southern Wisconsin has a chance for rain showers Thursday night, then more cooler-than-average air and wind to end the week.

Milwaukee flood relief; disaster assistance may be restricted for some

As flood victims wait for disaster relief and assistance, Milwaukee leaders got together on Wednesday, Sept. 3, to discuss what they said is a “new rule."

MCTS bus riders skip paying fares; transit system's plan to reduce problem

A new plan to reduce fare evasion on Milwaukee County buses is on the books. But the new CEO of the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) said he will not compromise bus driver safety.

Milwaukee police chase ends with crash on south side, man charged

A Milwaukee man is accused of leading police on a chase before crashing on the city's south side on Aug. 19. It ended near 4th and Mineral.

Wauwatosa floods: Café Hollander partially reopening Friday

Café Hollander in Wauwatosa will partially reopen on Friday after historic floods left the restaurant dealing with substantial water damage in August.

Milwaukee County Judge Dugan trial set for mid-December

A federal court judge on Wednesday, Sept. 3 set the trial date for Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan.

On the Counter; Summer to Fall
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Ryan Castelaz, Creative Director for Agency, makes us a Summer to Fall ? a riff on a spicy margarita.

New Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library opens later this week

Milwaukee's new Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library – located on the northwest corner of MLK Drive and Locust Street – opens later this week.