MMSD: Estimated combined sewage overflow tops 5 billion gallons
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) reported on Friday, Aug. 15, that the estimated combined sewage overflow from our most recent storms in southeast Wisconsin on Aug. 9-10 topped 5 billion gallons.
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) reported on Friday, Aug. 15, that the estimated combined sewage overflow from our most recent storms in southeast Wisconsin on Aug. 9-10 topped 5 billion gallons.
Milwaukee heavy rain and sewer overflows; beaches remain closed
Bradford Beach and McKinley Beach will remain closed through Saturday, Aug. 16 due to recent heavy rain and sewer overflows in the Milwaukee area.
Bradford Beach and McKinley Beach will remain closed through Saturday, Aug. 16 due to recent heavy rain and sewer overflows in the Milwaukee area.
2025 Wisconsin State Fair attendance; 892,968 fairgoers entered gates
Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Friday, Aug. 15 that 892,968 fairgoers visited the annual event in West Allis for 2025.
Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Friday, Aug. 15 that 892,968 fairgoers visited the annual event in West Allis for 2025.
Milwaukee fatal pedestrian crash near 21st and Brown; driver sought
A person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Milwaukee on Thursday night, Aug. 14.
A person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Milwaukee on Thursday night, Aug. 14.
Historic flooding in Milwaukee forces combined sewer overflow
Saturday's storms flooded basements, cars, and streets. It also forced the MMSD to send a combination of storm water and sewage into Lake Michigan and nearby rivers.
Saturday's storms flooded basements, cars, and streets. It also forced the MMSD to send a combination of storm water and sewage into Lake Michigan and nearby rivers.
Scams target Amazon users; what Wisconsin officials want you to know
Scammers are preying on those who buy and sell on Amazon.
Scammers are preying on those who buy and sell on Amazon.
Mold growth risk after flooding; health concerns, remediation tips
There's now a warning from the Milwaukee Health Department about mold following the recent historic flooding.
There's now a warning from the Milwaukee Health Department about mold following the recent historic flooding.
Southeast Wisconsin flooding, assessing damage for FEMA response
Federal money could help disaster victims, so will that FEMA money come to Wisconsin?
Federal money could help disaster victims, so will that FEMA money come to Wisconsin?
Milwaukee shooting Thursday, 1 injured near 29th and Burleigh
One person was injured in a shooting in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 14.
One person was injured in a shooting in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 14.
Brown Deer flood recovery; family lost critical medical supplies
A Brown Deer family is trying to figure out what's next after flooding destroyed their basement and most of the items in it.
A Brown Deer family is trying to figure out what's next after flooding destroyed their basement and most of the items in it.
Milwaukee police chase stolen car; 17-year-old arrested, passenger sought
Police arrested a 17-year-old after a police chase in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 14, and are also looking for the passenger.
Police arrested a 17-year-old after a police chase in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 14, and are also looking for the passenger.
Milwaukee 3-vehicle crash at 6th and Wisconsin; MCTS bus struck
Milwaukee police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that happened at 6th and Wisconsin on Thursday morning, Aug. 14.
Milwaukee police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that happened at 6th and Wisconsin on Thursday morning, Aug. 14.
Milwaukee George Webb burger giveaway; what you need to know
George Webb Restaurants revealed on Thursday, Aug. 14, the date and time for its massive burger giveaway.
George Webb Restaurants revealed on Thursday, Aug. 14, the date and time for its massive burger giveaway.
Milwaukee County flood response, cleanup; officials provide update
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and other city leaders provided an update on flood response clean-up efforts on Thursday, Aug. 14.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and other city leaders provided an update on flood response clean-up efforts on Thursday, Aug. 14.
Milwaukee house fire near Vel R. Phillips and Keefe
A Milwaukee home was damaged by fire on Thursday morning, Aug. 14.
A Milwaukee home was damaged by fire on Thursday morning, Aug. 14.
Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 2 dead
Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Aug. 13 left two people dead.
Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Aug. 13 left two people dead.
NBA champion gives back to Milwaukee with youth basketball camp
Milwaukee native and three-time NBA champion Kevon Looney hosted his 10th annual youth basketball camp at Milwaukee Lutheran High School, partnering with Running Rebels.
Milwaukee native and three-time NBA champion Kevon Looney hosted his 10th annual youth basketball camp at Milwaukee Lutheran High School, partnering with Running Rebels.
Milwaukee historic flooding; ongoing cleanup, Evers requests FEMA support
Gov. Tony Evers is asking the Trump administration for FEMA assistance as Milwaukee and other areas continue to recover from the weekend’s historic flooding.
Gov. Tony Evers is asking the Trump administration for FEMA assistance as Milwaukee and other areas continue to recover from the weekend’s historic flooding.
Milwaukee historic flooding; funeral home owners face thousands in damage
Weekend flooding damaged all three Reid’s New Golden Gate Funeral Home locations, including the morgue, and forced cancellations of visitations.
Weekend flooding damaged all three Reid’s New Golden Gate Funeral Home locations, including the morgue, and forced cancellations of visitations.
Critically missing Milwaukee siblings located
The Milwaukee Police Department has located two critically missing kids – Joseph and Staria McPherson.
The Milwaukee Police Department has located two critically missing kids – Joseph and Staria McPherson.