Milwaukee house fire near 28th and Hadley; bitter cold adds to challenge
Milwaukee firefighters battled a house fire near 28th and Hadley on the city's north side on Monday, Jan. 13.
Milwaukee firefighters battled a house fire near 28th and Hadley on the city's north side on Monday, Jan. 13.
Milwaukee pedestrian struck near 76th and Silver Spring; victim dies
Milwaukee police say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near 76th and Silver Spring on the city's northwest side on Saturday evening, Jan. 11 – and that victim has now died.
Milwaukee police say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near 76th and Silver Spring on the city's northwest side on Saturday evening, Jan. 11 – and that victim has now died.
Milwaukee Water Works: Tips to prevent frozen, burst water pipes
Bitter cold air has descended on southeast Wisconsin and that often leads to pipes to freeze or burst. But there are steps you can take to prevent such damage in your home.
Bitter cold air has descended on southeast Wisconsin and that often leads to pipes to freeze or burst. But there are steps you can take to prevent such damage in your home.
Arctic air, potentially dangerous wind chills slated for Wisconsin
Bitter cold arctic air returns to Wisconsin. The National Weather Service may issue a Cold Weather Advisory for potentially dangerous wind chills Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Bitter cold arctic air returns to Wisconsin. The National Weather Service may issue a Cold Weather Advisory for potentially dangerous wind chills Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Wisconsin State Fair: Comic Gabriel Iglesias on Main Stage Aug. 7, 2025
Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Monday, Jan. 13 that comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias will return to the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025.
Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Monday, Jan. 13 that comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias will return to the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025.
Wauwatosa hit-and-run crash; man accused had infant in SUV: complaint
A 27-year-old Milwaukee man is accused in a hit-and-run crash – and fleeing the scene with an infant in the back seat of the car.
A 27-year-old Milwaukee man is accused in a hit-and-run crash – and fleeing the scene with an infant in the back seat of the car.
Glendale police chase of stolen SUV; speeds exceeded 90 mph
A 17-year-old Milwaukee boy is accused of leading police on a miles-long police chase in what was believed to be a stolen SUV.
A 17-year-old Milwaukee boy is accused of leading police on a miles-long police chase in what was believed to be a stolen SUV.
West Allis pedestrian struck, injured Sunday
A West Allis man was struck by a vehicle in West Allis on Sunday, Jan. 12.
A West Allis man was struck by a vehicle in West Allis on Sunday, Jan. 12.
Milwaukee County pursuit stretches 7+ miles; driver cited for OWI
A 44-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of leading a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy on a pursuit that stretched more than seven miles.
A 44-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of leading a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy on a pursuit that stretched more than seven miles.
MPS teacher assaulted in class, student charged more than a year later
A man is accused of assaulting a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher in class when he was a student in 2023.
A man is accused of assaulting a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher in class when he was a student in 2023.
VISIT Milwaukee shares 'Things To Do' for January 2025
There is so much to see and do in the new year – and VISIT Milwaukee joined the WakeUp News team to sort it all out.
There is so much to see and do in the new year – and VISIT Milwaukee joined the WakeUp News team to sort it all out.
Milwaukee County Jail inmate accused of assaulting officers
A Milwaukee County Jail inmate is accused of assaulting correctional officers during two different incidents last year.
A Milwaukee County Jail inmate is accused of assaulting correctional officers during two different incidents last year.
Milwaukee shooting Saturday; 23-year-old wounded
Milwaukee police say a 23-year-old was shot and wounded on Saturday, Jan. 11 – but they know little more about this crime.
Milwaukee police say a 23-year-old was shot and wounded on Saturday, Jan. 11 – but they know little more about this crime.
Milwaukee shootings Sunday; 2 wounded in separate incidents
Two people were shot and wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee early Sunday, Jan. 12.
Two people were shot and wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee early Sunday, Jan. 12.
Chase, crash into Milwaukee library construction site; man in court
A Milwaukee man appeared in court Saturday on charges related to a pursuit that ended with a crash into a library construction site.
A Milwaukee man appeared in court Saturday on charges related to a pursuit that ended with a crash into a library construction site.
New Milwaukee youth baseball facility opens, icon remembered
A brand-new youth baseball facility opened near 38th and Mitchell on Milwaukee's south side on Saturday.
A brand-new youth baseball facility opened near 38th and Mitchell on Milwaukee's south side on Saturday.
Milwaukee police chase ends with crash, La Crosse man charged
A La Crosse man is accused of leading Milwaukee police on a high-speed chase before crashing on the city's north side on Jan. 5.
A La Crosse man is accused of leading Milwaukee police on a high-speed chase before crashing on the city's north side on Jan. 5.
Mulch-O-Rama in Milwaukee, Christmas trees get new purpose
Christmas trees were turned into mulch at Mulch-O-Rama in Milwaukee on Saturday morning. A DPW crew led the process near 6th and Norwich.
Christmas trees were turned into mulch at Mulch-O-Rama in Milwaukee on Saturday morning. A DPW crew led the process near 6th and Norwich.
Wauwatosa Home Depot armed robbery; MCTS bus searched
Wauwatosa police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Friday night, Jan. 10 at the Home Depot near 124th Street and Lisbon Avenue.
Wauwatosa police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Friday night, Jan. 10 at the Home Depot near 124th Street and Lisbon Avenue.
Milwaukee shooting leads to U-Haul police chase; 2 charged
Two people have been criminally charged in connection to a shooting and police chase in Milwaukee. The pursuit involved a U-Haul van.
Two people have been criminally charged in connection to a shooting and police chase in Milwaukee. The pursuit involved a U-Haul van.