Car crashes into Milwaukee restaurant, severs gas line

A car crashed into a Milwaukee restaurant near 62nd and Fond du Lac on Wednesday, severing a gas line as fire crews shut off the supply and called We Energies to the scene.

Milwaukee area flooding; major projects planned to increase water storage

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is fast-tracking flood control projects after major storms, aiming to store more water in parks and nearly double capacity, though work will take years.

MMSD flood management improvement projects
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A Milwaukee fire truck was destroyed in a crash with a suspected drunk driver on Wednesday, as Chief Aaron Lipski says the loss adds urgency to replacing the department’s aging fleet.

Milwaukee Weather: Warmer Thursday, storms Friday morning

Mostly clear overnight with temperatures settling in the 40s. A warm front moves through on Thursday morning. Partly sunny with a high around 80 inland, mid-70s near the lake.

Milwaukee fatal crash killed 3; Trevon Loston sentenced to prison

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Trevon Loston to five-and-a-half years in prison associated with a crash that killed three members of a single family at 35th and Vliet in September 2025.

Wisconsin living donor shares inspiring story of giving, recovery

It is Donate Life Month, and a Waukesha man wants you to know that you can lead a normal, healthy life after becoming a living organ donor.

'Sadistic online exploitation:' FBI warns of networks targeting kids

The FBI is urging parents and guardians to be vigilant about what their kids are doing online as “predators" use the internet to target and groom victims.

Milwaukee Public Schools sustainability action plan revealed
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Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) celebrated Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, by showcasing the district’s new Sustainability Action Plan: A Roadmap for Healthy and Sustainable Schools.

Milwaukee Public Schools sustainability action plan revealed

MPS celebrated Earth Day, showcasing the district’s new "Sustainability Action Plan: A Roadmap for Healthy and Sustainable Schools" at Morse Middle School.

Milwaukee Water Works: Lead service line construction season begins

Milwaukee Water Works marked the start of the 2026 lead service line replacement construction season on Wednesday, April 22.

Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 1 dead, 3 wounded

Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday, April 22, left one person dead and three people wounded.

Milwaukee fire truck hit by car; crash adds to chief's fleet concerns

A Milwaukee fire truck was destroyed in a crash with a suspected drunk driver on Wednesday, as Chief Aaron Lipski says the loss adds urgency to replacing the department’s aging fleet.

Milwaukee Weather: Meteor shower overnight, sun on Wednesday

Clear skies tonight with the Lyrid Meteor Shower peaking overnight (look east). Temperatures will drop rapidly through the 40s overnight. Mostly sunny on Wednesday. Highs in the upper 60 inland, but 10° cooler along the lake with highs in the upper 50s.

Daniel Bice, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter, dies at 62

Daniel Bice, a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter and veteran political journalist, has died from complications of esophageal cancer. He was 62.

Milwaukee grocery store, pharmacy closures; Council takes action

The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday voted to approve several proposals aimed at stopping grocery store and pharmacy closures.

Milwaukee police find no evidence after digging at home linked to killer

Milwaukee police say no evidence was found after a two-day search at a home tied to a convicted killer, where crews dug up the yard and garage as part of an ongoing investigation.

'ICE Out:' Milwaukee Common Council approves ID, mask ordinance

Milwaukee Common Council members voted on part of what some have branded “ICE Out" legislation, approving new restrictions for law enforcement.

Milwaukee violence prevention, Karin Tyler appointment approved

The Milwaukee Common Council approved the appointment of Karin Tyler as the city's Department of Community Wellness and Safety commissioner.