Milwaukee County Zoo "Wild Lights" returns for 2025 holiday season
The Milwaukee County Zoo kicks off the holiday season Nov. 21 with "Wild Lights." The seasonal display returns with a newly-expanded route of decorative displays and pathways in 2025.
Milwaukee critically missing teenage boy located safe
The Milwaukee Police Department said Cabine Komara has been located and is safe.
Vehicle fleeing Wauwatosa police crashes, driver arrested
A person was arrested after a police chase ended in a crash on the Milwaukee-Wauwatosa border on Thursday morning, Nov. 13.
Deer District Prep Showcase at Fiserv Forum Jan. 24, get tickets
Fiserv Forum and Bound Wisconsin will host the second annual Deer District Prep Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
Whitefish Bay affordable housing, leaders celebrate The Hampton
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and other leaders celebrated the topping off of an affordable housing community in Whitefish Bay.
'Playdate'; Gino at the Movies
'Playdate' is streaming now on Prime Video
'Stop & jots' for reading comprehension; Tips from Lakeside Educational Services
Judy Cohen from Lakeside Educational Services explains why ‘stop & jots’ may be the key for reading comprehension.
Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 2 wounded
Two people were injured in separate shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Greenfield police: Missing, endangered man found dead
The Greenfield Police Department said Mark Ziegler, reported missing and endangered on Wednesday, has been located.
Milwaukee Weather: Sunny and mild, 60s by the weekend
Clear skies with the Northern Lights possible overnight. Temperatures dropping into the low 30s by sunrise. Partly sunny, breezy and mild on Thursday with a high in the mid-50s.
Racine County deputies stop armed felon after high-speed pursuit
Racine County deputies helped Milwaukee police stop an armed felon after a high-speed chase on Wednesday, using a tire deflation device to disable the truck before arresting the suspect.
Milwaukee lakefront getting 2 new festivals in 2026, 2027
Milwaukee will debut two new festivals – Freshwater Food & Wine in 2026 and Rock and Roll Fest in 2027 – expanding lakefront events with culinary, automotive and entertainment experiences.
Milwaukee fall leaf collection deadline extended; what to know
Milwaukee's Department of Public Works has extended the deadline for residents to rake their leaves into the street for pickup until Sunday, Nov. 30.
MPS awarded $23M federal grant to help prep students for college
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a seven-year, $23 million grant to MPS, the district's superintendent announced on Wednesday.
Government shutdown to end, but lawmakers' work is far from done
The House of Representatives is poised to vote to reopen the government after the longest shutdown in history. But there is a lot of work to be done in Washington, D.C.
Milwaukee fatal teen shooting, man arrested in Oklahoma
The Milwaukee man charged in a shooting that killed an alderman's nephew and wounded two others last month was taken into custody in Oklahoma.
Milwaukee man, beaten after home break-in, sentenced for burglary
A Milwaukee man, who pleaded guilty to felony burglary after prosecutors said he broke into a home last year, was sentenced to prison on Tuesday.
Milwaukee armed carjacking; Javon Smith sentenced to 10 years prison
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Javon Smith on Monday, Nov. 10, to ten years in prison plus an additional six years of extended supervision in connection with a February carjacking in Milwaukee.
Comedian Matt Rife coming to Fiserv Forum in November 2026
Comedian Matt Rife will perform at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.
'The Beast in Me'; Gino at the Movies
'The Beast in Me' comes to Netflix tomorrow. Disclaimer: Gino's travel expenses paid by Netflix.