Lake Drive construction updates: Milwaukee, Shorewood, Fox Point

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) says some of the construction on WIS 32, also known as Lake Drive, is nearing completion in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee fatal shooting; 1 dead near 84th and Herbert

One person is dead following a shooting in Milwaukee early Wednesday morning, July 23. It happened around 1:37 a.m. near 84th and Herbert.

Fatal downtown Milwaukee shooting; 1 charged

Dominec Gaines Jr. has been charged with one count of felony murder regarding a July 19 fatal downtown Milwaukee shooting.

Southeast Wisconsin heatwave: Milwaukee Health Department urges caution

The City of Milwaukee Health Department is urging residents to take precautions during the extreme heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service.

Shirtless man approaches state representative's Milwaukee home

The Wisconsin State Capitol Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify a man who showed up shirtless at a state representative's Milwaukee residence.

Milwaukee fatal hit-and-run crash; Xavier Perez made initial appearance in court

Xavier Perez, the 20-year-old Milwaukee man charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened on the city's south side in August 2024, made his initial appearance in court on Monday, July 21. Cash bond was set at $100,000.

Milwaukee's abandoned boat; online public auction for 'Deep Thought'

Milwaukee County Parks has launched an online auction for "Deep Thought," the abandoned boat recently removed from Lake Michigan.

Milwaukee shootings Monday; 2 wounded

Two people were wounded in separate shootings in Milwaukee on Monday, July 21.

Wisconsin officials warn of phone, text scams in July 2025

Your cellphone keeps you connected. It also makes you vulnerable. Scammers call and text constantly, hoping to catch you off-guard.

Milwaukee fatal apartment fire; residents find items stolen

Former residents of Highland Court Apartments say they've tried to recover their belongings after a devastating fire, only to find items missing.

Milwaukee police chase, man fleeing officers crashes into tree

A 24-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of leading police on a high-speed chase before crashing into a tree and fleeing on foot.

Milwaukee County bus driver beaten near Florist and Teutonia

Milwaukee police say a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver was beaten while on the bus on Friday, July 18.

Milwaukee Fire Department 150th Anniversary Celebration set for Sept. 13

The Milwaukee Fire Department announced a collaboration with Milwaukee World Festival Inc., along with other sponsors to bring the MFD’s 150th Anniversary Celebration to Maier Festival Park.

State employee accused of FoodShare theft; sentenced to probation

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Iesha Frazier-Christie in June to two-and-a-half years of probation in connection with thefts from Wisconsin's FoodShare benefits program.