Milwaukee street light upgrades; conversion to LED happening by 2026

Street lights in Milwaukee are getting brighter – and the city is shining light on a new way for you to know when upgrades will happen in your neighborhood.

Bobby Portis home burglary, championship ring among items stolen

Bobby Portis' 2021 NBA championship ring was among the items stolen from his home last year, according to River Hills Police Department records.

Milwaukee police chase ends with crash, wanted suspect in custody

A Milwaukee police chase ended with a crash near 57th and Hampton that sent three people to a hospital on Friday morning, Feb. 21.

Wisconsin's Snap-on named title sponsor, INDYCAR weekend at Milwaukee Mile

Officials of Milwaukee Mile at Wisconsin State Fair Park announced on Friday, Feb. 21 that Snap-On will be the title sponsor of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES weekend.

Greenfield police chase, crash; Milwaukee driver arrested

Greenfield police arrested a 45-year-old Milwaukee man following a police chase and crash on Friday morning, Feb. 21.

Bobby Portis home burglary, Chilean nationals charged

Federal prosecutors charged Chilean nationals with burglarizing pro athletes' homes. That includes the River Hills home of Bucks star Bobby Portis.

SCHEELS store coming to Wauwatosa; opens at Mayfair in spring 2027

SCHEELS announced on Friday, Feb. 21 its new location at Mayfair in Wauwatosa. The sporting goods chain already has stores in Appleton and Eau Claire.

Milwaukee apartment fire; 3 rescued from balcony, 19 left homeless

Fire damaged an apartment building on Milwaukee's north side early Friday morning, Feb. 21 – and left 19 people without a home.

MPS school resource officers, board approves funding motion

The Milwaukee school board approved a motion to authorize the necessary funding to comply with a judge's school resource officer order.

Vehicles stuck in ice on Milwaukee's east side; Franklin and Pleasant

An entire block of vehicles parked near Pleasant Street and Franklin Place on Milwaukee's east side are frozen to the street.

West Allis police chase into Wauwatosa, woman arrested: new video

New video shows a December police chase from West Allis into Wauwatosa that ended with a crash and a woman in custody.

Brewers spring training: Autograph seekers are baseball diehards

The Milwaukee Brewers are gearing up for the team's first spring training game in just a couple of days. The fans are gearing up just as much – especially those autograph seekers.

Brewers spring training: Baseball players sip from 'Nasty Nestor's Cafe'

The Milwaukee Brewers are back on the field in sunny Arizona – and there is something new to sip, courtesy of the Brewers new pitcher.

Milwaukee County I-41 rehabilitation; state OKs $41.4M project

Wisconsin has approved a $41.4 million rehabilitation project along I-41, from W. Burleigh Street to Silver Spring Drive in Milwaukee County.