What's Up in the Ward? February events

Jordan Dechambre from the Historic Third Ward Association fills us in on what to look forward to this month in the Historic Third Ward.

Cudahy child denied gender-affirming care under Trump order; mother pushes back

A Cudahy mother said her child is being denied gender-affirming care after President Donald Trump signed an order stopping funding for medical treatment.

Milwaukee landlord killed, tenant charged with intentional homicide

A Milwaukee man is accused of killing his landlord on Sunday, Feb. 2. Prosecutors said the landlord was repeatedly stabbed near 31st and State.

MPS superintendent search; community forums with finalists Thursday

The three finalists for the position of Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent are taking questions from the public at community sessions on Thursday, Feb. 6.

Feeding tube left in Milwaukee woman's body, lawsuit filed

A Milwaukee woman is taking legal action after she learned a feeding tube was left in her body after surgery for nearly 35 years.

2023 Thanksgiving homicide, Milwaukee man gets life in prison

A Milwaukee man convicted of killing a teen in a Thanksgiving 2023 shooting was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison.

Milwaukee County Zoo temporarily closes aviary; here's why

The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Thursday that the Herb & Nada Mahler Family Aviary is now closed for the foreseeable future.

Glendale police standoff; woman uses child as human shield, complaint says

A Milwaukee woman has been charged with child neglect after prosecutors say she used a one-year-old child as a human shield when confronted by police.

Trump campaign team SUV stolen, Milwaukee man sentenced to prison

A Milwaukee man pleaded guilty to stealing a Trump campaign vehicle during the 2024 RNC and was sentenced on Thursday to one year in prison.

Milwaukee crash involving school bus; 76th and Hampton, 1 injured

Milwaukee police are investigating a crash involving a school bus that occurred on Thursday, Feb. 6 near 76th and Hampton.

Milwaukee schools 'significant' lead exposure issues; what we know

Milwaukee officials on Thursday, Feb 6 provided information on what the mayor's office described as "significant" lead exposure issues in schools.

Wrong-way driver in Oak Creek, officers surround vehicle: video

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released new video that shows officers surrounding a wrong-way driver in January.

Scouting America: Boy Scouts of America rebrands

The Boy Scouts of America, one of the nation's biggest youth groups, is rebranding – now known as Scouting America.