2.7B gallons of combined sewage released into Lake Michigan: MMSD
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) announced on Friday, April 24, that the combined sewer overflow from severe weather in southeast Wisconsin last week was estimated at 2.7 billion gallons.
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) announced on Friday, April 24, that the combined sewer overflow from severe weather in southeast Wisconsin last week was estimated at 2.7 billion gallons.
Milwaukee officers shot, 2 charged in investigation now sentenced
Two people, charged as part of the investigation into the shooting that killed Officer Corder and wounded Officer McCray, have been sentenced.
Two people, charged as part of the investigation into the shooting that killed Officer Corder and wounded Officer McCray, have been sentenced.
Summerfest 2026: $30 all-in tickets for select shows on sale Wednesday
Summerfest is offering a ticket deal for select concerts at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater.
Summerfest is offering a ticket deal for select concerts at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater.
Silver Alert canceled: Missing Wauwatosa man found safe
UPDATE: Wauwatosa police say Victor has been found safe.
UPDATE: Wauwatosa police say Victor has been found safe.
Milwaukee pothole problem; record number of reports in 2026
Milwaukee DPW officials are working to fix potholes across the city. This, after the city received a record number of reports this year.
Milwaukee DPW officials are working to fix potholes across the city. This, after the city received a record number of reports this year.
Teen takeover gatherings across Milwaukee; city leaders address trend
Conversations about how to tackle "teen takeovers" have sparked again. The trend involves large gatherings of young people – often fueled by social media.
Conversations about how to tackle "teen takeovers" have sparked again. The trend involves large gatherings of young people – often fueled by social media.
Milwaukee Weather: Early showers Friday, cooler weekend
A few more storms rolling through early Friday morning but things are trending downward as they move into a less favorable environment.
A few more storms rolling through early Friday morning but things are trending downward as they move into a less favorable environment.
Milwaukee father sentenced to life in prison in death of his 4-year-old son
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Ralph Taylor on Thursday, April 23 to life in prison without the possibility of extended supervision, in the July 2025 fatal shooting of his 4-year-old son, Ralph Taylor III.
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Ralph Taylor on Thursday, April 23 to life in prison without the possibility of extended supervision, in the July 2025 fatal shooting of his 4-year-old son, Ralph Taylor III.
Milwaukee Weather: Non-severe storms overnight, blustery on Friday
Showers and t-storms moving in after midnight. Widespread severe weather and widespread flooding IS NOT expected. However, a few strong cells with wind/hail can't be ruled out and roughly 0.25" of rain or less is expected. This line to our west will weaken as it heads east overnight.
Showers and t-storms moving in after midnight. Widespread severe weather and widespread flooding IS NOT expected. However, a few strong cells with wind/hail can't be ruled out and roughly 0.25" of rain or less is expected. This line to our west will weaken as it heads east overnight.
Properties rented to drug dealers, Milwaukee-area landlord accused
Prosecutors accuse a Milwaukee-area landlord of renting properties to drug dealers in exchange for kickbacks and tipping off tenants to law enforcement.
Prosecutors accuse a Milwaukee-area landlord of renting properties to drug dealers in exchange for kickbacks and tipping off tenants to law enforcement.
Judge sentences Ralph Taylor in death of Taylor's 4-year-old son
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Ralph Taylor on Thursday, April 23 to life in prison without the possibility of extended supervision, in the July 2025 fatal shooting of his 4-year-old son, Ralph Taylor III.
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Ralph Taylor on Thursday, April 23 to life in prison without the possibility of extended supervision, in the July 2025 fatal shooting of his 4-year-old son, Ralph Taylor III.
Ralph Taylor statement to court during his sentencing
Ralph Taylor provided this statement to the court during his sentencing. Taylor was convicted in the July 2025 fatal shooting of his 4-year-old son, Ralph Taylor III.
Ralph Taylor provided this statement to the court during his sentencing. Taylor was convicted in the July 2025 fatal shooting of his 4-year-old son, Ralph Taylor III.
Milwaukee 4-year-old boy fatally shot; child's father sentenced to life
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Ralph Taylor on Thursday, April 23 to life in prison without the possibility of extended supervision, in the July 2025 fatal shooting of his 4-year-old son, Ralph Taylor III.
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Ralph Taylor on Thursday, April 23 to life in prison without the possibility of extended supervision, in the July 2025 fatal shooting of his 4-year-old son, Ralph Taylor III.
Port Milwaukee welcomes 1st cruise ship of 2026 season
Port Milwaukee welcomed the first cruise ship of the 2026 season, the Viking Polaris.
Port Milwaukee welcomed the first cruise ship of the 2026 season, the Viking Polaris.
2026 Milwaukee Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival: Vendors wanted
The 2026 Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival in Milwaukee is set for Sunday, Aug. 2, and organizers are seeking interested vendors to be part of the event.
The 2026 Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival in Milwaukee is set for Sunday, Aug. 2, and organizers are seeking interested vendors to be part of the event.
Streets of Old Milwaukee museum event brings history to life
The Milwaukee Public Museum's Streets of Old Milwaukee will come to life one last time with its "Streets Alive!" event on Saturday, May 2.
The Milwaukee Public Museum's Streets of Old Milwaukee will come to life one last time with its "Streets Alive!" event on Saturday, May 2.
Milwaukee fatal hit-and-run; police arrest 17-year-old, seek others
Milwaukee police arrested one suspect, and are looking for others, after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Thursday morning, April 23.
Milwaukee police arrested one suspect, and are looking for others, after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Thursday morning, April 23.
Port Milwaukee welcomes 1st cruise ship of 2026 season
Port Milwaukee welcomed the Viking Polaris on Thursday, April 23 – the first cruise ship to call on the city for the 2026 season.
Port Milwaukee welcomed the Viking Polaris on Thursday, April 23 – the first cruise ship to call on the city for the 2026 season.
Milwaukee shootings Thursday; 2 wounded, at least 1 dead
Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Thursday, April 23, left two people wounded and at least one person dead.
Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Thursday, April 23, left two people wounded and at least one person dead.
Admirals beat Moose behind Murray’s 42 saves
The Milwaukee Admirals beat the Manitoba Moose 4-1 in Game 1, as Matt Murray made 42 saves and the team built an early lead in the playoff opener.
The Milwaukee Admirals beat the Manitoba Moose 4-1 in Game 1, as Matt Murray made 42 saves and the team built an early lead in the playoff opener.