Milwaukee police tactical situation near 35th and Fond du Lac

Milwaukee police are looking for a suspect after a call about a person with a weapon led to a tactical situation near 35th and Fond du Lac on Monday.

Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding; free cleanup supplies available

In the wake of historic flooding in southeast Wisconsin, Lowe's stores in Wauwatosa and Franklin are offering area residents free cleanup supplies that will be available on Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Bobby Portis Jr., new Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin board member

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin announced on Tuesday, Aug. 12, that Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding; local food pantries struggling

About a dozen food pantries in southeastern Wisconsin lost supplies or sustained damage in the flooding from over the weekend.

Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding; West Allis cleanup underway

Cleanup is underway in West Allis after floodwaters damaged homes and destroyed belongings across the city over the weekend.

St. Francis man reported missing, endangered has been located safe

St. Francis police say 50-year-old Shane Damkoelher, who had been reported missing and endangered, has been located and is safe.

$50,000 winning Powerball lottery ticket sold in Milwaukee

A Wisconsin Lottery retailer sold a winning $50,000 Powerball ticket for the Saturday, Aug. 9 drawing. The ticket was purchased at Hometown Gas at 76th and Howard in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee shootings Monday; 1 killed, 4 wounded

One person was killed and four others were wounded in separate Milwaukee shootings on Monday, Aug. 11.

"Building Up Milwaukee" program; projects bring development to city

City leaders kicked off “Building Up Milwaukee," a new recognition program from the Department of Neighborhood Services to mark the progress of transformative projects in the city.

Milwaukee flood response; open drop-off centers support storm recovery

The Milwaukee Department of Public Works is responding to flooding impacts throughout the city and starting with opening its drop-off centers with extended availability.

Rufus King graduate, long jumper leaps his way to success

He has been jumping his entire life and competing on the biggest stages at both the state and national levels.

Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding, recovery and cleanup underway

Southeast Wisconsin saw historic and dangerous flooding this past weekend (Aug. 9-10). Catastrophic flooding has impacted Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, and other surrounding communities.

Historic flooding aftermath
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Communities across southeastern Wisconsin are still dealing with the aftermath of historic rainfall and flash flooding that occurred on Aug. 9 and Aug. 10, 2025.