Lake Express Ferry begins 2025 season on May 2; 'We’re excited and ready'

The Lake Express Ferry will launch its 2025 travel season by providing high-speed ferry service between Milwaukee and Muskegon on Friday, May 2.

MPD drone program expansion planned; transparency concern rises

The Milwaukee Police Department wants to use $250,000 of federal forfeiture funds to expand its two-person drone pilot program.

Milwaukee County Judge Dugan arrest; battle over immigration enforcement

The FBI arrest of a sitting judge sparks new fights over ICE. It’s the latest battle for Wisconsin’s Democratic Governor and the Republican legislature.

Working with ICE agents in Wisconsin
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Following the arrest of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, there's a new battle over immigration enforcement that goes much farther than courthouses.

Milwaukee shootings Thursday; 5 injured

Five people were wounded in separate shootings in Milwaukee on Thursday, May 1.

Gun at Cudahy school; boy accused
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A boy accused of bringing a gun to his Cudahy school will remain in juvenile custody. The court commissioner said, several weeks ago in St. Francis, the same boy allegedly pointed the gun at other children during an argument in a park.

Repeated child sexual assault, trafficking; Milwaukee man accused

A Milwaukee man is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting two girls for years. One victim was held against her will and trafficked to others.

Must-do events for families in May
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Milwaukee With Kids founder Calie Herbst shares a few must-do events for families in May.

Song from 'A Minecraft Movie' breaks record
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'Steve's Lava Chicken' from 'A Minecraft Movie' breaks a Billboard Hot 100 chart record. Gino Salomone explains.

Free Summerfest tickets at UScellular locations; find out where, when

UScellular announced on Thursday, May 1 that it will give away 4,000 Summerfest tickets at four southeastern Wisconsin store locations.

3rd Street Market Hall; vibrant mix of food vendors in downtown Milwaukee

Just over three years ago, 3rd Street Market Hall opened its doors with the goal of bringing a vibrant mix of food vendors to Milwaukee. The result is one of the best food halls in the country.

Summerfest, MCTS announce transit options for 2025 festival

Summerfest and the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Thursday, May 1, transit options for the three weekends of Summerfest, June 19-21, June 26-28, and July 3-5, 2025.

Franklin mayor misconduct allegations; town hall held to answer questions

Franklin Mayor John Nelson held a town hall on Wednesday to address allegations made against him during his time with the Waterford Police Department.