Milwaukee County news

James Poole, 19, was sentenced on Thursday, April 3 to 11 years in federal prison for his role in armed carjackings in Milwaukee back in January 2024.

The 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award Nominees are out – and Milwaukee's “Agency" is a finalist for Best New Bar.

A Milwaukee man accused of placing drops of superglue into a co-worker's soft drink pleaded not guilty on Thursday, April 3 to charges against him.

A 28-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of fleeing from Menomonee Falls police at high speeds, all with three passengers in his car – including two children.

Port Milwaukee welcomed the Singapore-flagged Patagonman on Sunday, March 30 – the first vessel of the 2025 international season.

Officials with the Milwaukee Health Department, along with leaders from Milwaukee Public Schools, discussed the current status of lead hazard response efforts in the district's schools.

A 69-year-old is dead after a crash in Milwaukee on Wednesday, April 2.

Security group Prolific Arms was hired to patrol Brady Street and improve safety.

There is a Milwaukee penthouse with a unique history up for sale.

A 6-year-old is dead after a shooting in Milwaukee on Tuesday night, April 1. It happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. near 51st and Hope.

Hunger Task Force on Tuesday said the U.S. Department of Agriculture has canceled deliveries to food banks nationwide.

At least seven Milwaukee polling sites ran out of ballots on Tuesday night amid historic voter turnout.

A Whitefish Bay police chase into Milwaukee ended with a crash on Wednesday, April 2. The driver ran off and is still sought.

A Franklin man is now charged in connection with a collision and rollover crash in Greendale.

Firefighters on Wednesday, April 2 responded to the scene of an apartment fire near 116th Street and Greenfield Avenue.