2024 Milwaukee Christmas tree search; DPW accepting nominations

The Milwaukee Department of Public Works is extending its search for the perfect tree to serve as the 2024 City Christmas tree, the department announced on Friday.

President Joe Biden Milwaukee visit; lead pipe replacement his focus

President Joe Biden is expected to pay Milwaukee a visit on Oct. 8 to discuss his administration's “progress replacing lead pipes," a news release from the White House says.

What's Up in the Ward? October happenings

Jordan Dechambre with the Historic Third Ward Association shares which events we should check out in the Third Ward this month.

Milwaukee accused serial shoplifters; 3 women charged, 1 on the run

Three Milwaukee women are accused of being serial shoplifters and stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from stores over several months.

Milwaukee shootings Thursday; 3 injured

Three people were wounded in different shootings in Milwaukee on Thursday, Oct. 3.

Milwaukee school didn't know boy left building, mother says

A Milwaukee mother said her 6-year-old son, who is on the autism spectrum, walked out of school last month – and nobody knew he was gone.

Wisconsin utilities rate hike proposed; how it'd impact typical bill

We Energies proposed a utilities rate hike for 2025, but the public has a chance to speak up. If approved, it would be the third rate hike in three years

54th and Capitol police standoff; plea deal reached for accused

A 30-year-old Milwaukee man who faced multiple charges following a police standoff near 54th and Capitol in May reached a plea deal.

Milwaukee 'living comfortably' salary; study ranks 50 US cities

A new report on the 50 most populated U.S. cities – including Milwaukee – determined the annual salary needed to live comfortably in each.

Open Record: The People's Flag

As debate continues to rage over Milwaukee's city flag, we look at its history, the current criticisms, and what happens now.

Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 1 dead, 3 injured

One person is dead and three others are injured after different shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Oct. 2.

2023 Milwaukee shooting, man sentenced for reckless homicide

One of two Milwaukee men convicted in a 2023 fatal shooting at JJ Fish and Chicken near 33rd and Villard has been sentenced to prison.

Marquette poll: Harris leads Trump in latest Wisconsin survey

Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in the latest Marquette University Law School poll of registered Wisconsin voters, released on Wednesday, Oct. 2.