MPS 'excesses' 181 academics office positions in reorganization efforts

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius said 181 academic office roles will be impacted by reorganization efforts.

Harley-Davidson police motorcycles headed for Washington, DC

National Police Week starts on Sunday, May 11 – and police officers are heading from southeast Wisconsin to Washington, D.C.

MPS lead crisis: Community leaders call for change outside clinic

Community leaders gathered outside North Division High School afternoon, calling for changes amid an ongoing MPS lead hazard crisis.

Free Water Safety Day at Milwaukee's Noyes Pool set for May 17, 2025

Milwaukee County Parks and partners Sigma Gamma Rho, and Safe Kids Wisconsin invite the community to a free Water Safety Day at Noyes Indoor Pool on Saturday, May 17.

Child trafficking: Milwaukee victim advocate shares what to look for

A Milwaukee man is accused of sexually assaulting two kids and trafficking one of them. An advocate for victims said it's part of a bigger issue.

Papal conclave 2025; no pope chosen, Milwaukee Catholics weigh in

With the conclave underway, Milwaukee Catholics are sharing their hopes while they watch and wait for the announcement of a new pope.

Milwaukee man critically missing found safe

The Milwaukee Police Department requested the public's help to find critically missing 74-year-old William Lau.

Dodge County stalking threat investigation; Milwaukee woman arrested

The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office announced it recently investigated threats made toward employees of the Waupun Correctional Institution and other people associated with the institution.

The Drunk Uncle's liquor license, West Allis council votes to revoke

The West Allis Common Council on Tuesday voted 9-0 to revoke the liquor license for The Drunk Uncle – closing the bar, effective immediately.

Racine plea deal; man accused of child neglect, mistreatment of animals

A Racine man accused of chronic child neglect and mistreatment of animals reached a plea deal in the case against him on Tuesday, May 6.

Milwaukee lead poisoning concerns in schools; new screening options

More lead screenings are underway in Milwaukee. It is an effort to get as many Milwaukee Public Schools students checked for lead.

Milwaukee abandoned boat: Who's paying to remove Deep Thought?

Deep Thought, the boat that's been abandoned at Milwaukee's lakefront since October, cost an estimated $50,000 to remove on Tuesday alone.

Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Marquan Owens arrested after pursuit

A rapper is getting a lot of attention, but it’s not for his music. Investigators have been looking for 32-year-old Marquan Owens.