Milwaukee human trafficking case; docs show possible abuse pattern

A Milwaukee real estate broker is accused of running a human trafficking operation. New documents show a possible pattern of abuse.

Sewage accidentally released into Lincoln Creek, nearly 10K gallons

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District said a contractor accidentally released nearly 10,000 gallons of sewage into Lincoln Creek.

STEM Forward engineering contest: 'Transforming water technology'

At Discovery World, high school students had the opportunity to show off their work in the Wisconsin Regional Engineering Machine Design Contest.

Child found in Milwaukee identified

Milwaukee police need your help identifying a child who was found near 38th and Burleigh.

Shots fired at Milwaukee detective's home in 2022; plea deal reached

A Milwaukee man accused of shooting at a police detective's northwest side home in December 2022 has reached a plea deal in his case.

Wisconsin State Fair: 2025 "Fairtastic Poster Competition" winner

Wisconsin State Fair and Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation officials announced on Friday, March 14 the 2025 Fairtastic Grand Champion Artist: South Milwaukee artist Lauren Marvell.

Milwaukee fatal shooting of 9-year-old; man gets 3 years probation

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Bennie Young to three years probation in connection with the fatal shooting of a 9-year-old child in July 2023.

Forest Home Avenue resurfacing; $13.8M project approved, begins March 24

Wisconsin has approved a roadway resurfacing project along WIS 24 (Forest Home Avenue), between Janesville Road in the village of Hales Corners and 45th Street in the city of Milwaukee.

2025 Milwaukee traffic-calming, protected bikeway projects unveiled

Mayor Cavalier Johnson along with the Department of Public Works (DPW) on Friday, March 14 will unveil the 2025 City of Milwaukee traffic-calming projects.

Child dropped from second-story porch during domestic dispute

Milwaukee police say a one-year-old child was intentionally dropped from a second-story porch during a domestic violence dispute on Thursday, March 13.

MPD officer arrested, significant 'criminal misconduct' allegations

A Milwaukee police officer has been arrested following allegations of criminal misconduct, the Milwaukee Police Department announced on March 14.

Critical missing Milwaukee woman found safe, per police

The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a critically missing woman.

Wisconsin consumer warnings; state warns public what to watch for

Michelle Reinen, administrator of the Wisconsin Division of Trade and Consumer Protection, spoke to Contact 6 about three consumer warnings for March.

MPS lead exposure; 3 more schools closing

Starms Early Childhood Center, Fernwood Montessori School and LaFollette School are all temporarily closing, effective Monday, March 17.

MKE reckless driving; WI Assembly passes bill
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Wisconsin lawmakers took steps on Thursday, March 13, to address reckless driving in Milwaukee.

D'Vontaye Mitchell death: Milwaukee man pleads guilty to battery

A Milwaukee man, one of four charged, pleaded guilty on Thursday to misdemeanor battery in connection to the death of D'Vontaye Mitchell outside a Milwaukee hotel.