Milwaukee shooting: 3-year-old seriously hurt, father charged

A Milwaukee man is accused of child neglect after a 3-year-old boy was shot and seriously wounded on May 16. It happened near 76th and Carmen.

Police squads stolen, Milwaukee man reaches deferred prosecution deal

A Milwaukee man accused of stealing two police squads – one from Milwaukee, the other from Shorewood – reached a deferred prosecution agreement.

Sojourner Family Peace Center; 'Be the Light' gala helps survivors

Carmen Pitre, president and CEO of Sojourner, joined the WakeUp team to talk about the upcoming “Be the Light" Gala, which raises money that helps survivors build lives free from abuse.

Milwaukee homicide, police chase; Chicago men now charged

Four Chicago men are now charged in connection to a Milwaukee homicide and high-speed police chase that ended downtown.

Milwaukee Rec Arts & Humanities Showcase celebrates work of young people

Milwaukee Rec is inviting you to celebrate the work of young people and community partners at the Partnership for the Arts & Humanities Showcase.

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Milwaukee Rec is inviting you to celebrate the work of young people and community partners at the Partnership for the Arts & Humanities Showcase at the historic Turner Hall in downtown Milwaukee on Thursday, May 30.

Aurora Pavilion at Summerfest; Milwaukee World Festival offers sneak peek

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. and Aurora Health Care officially launched the new Aurora Pavilion stage – and announced details of a new health and wellness fest on Sept. 8.

Milwaukee shooting; 1 wounded near 76th and Marion

Milwaukee police say a 33-year-old was wounded after a shooting near 76th and Marion on the city's northwest side early Wednesday, May 29.

SDC’s abrupt closure; nonprofit to process hundreds of tax returns

It’s been one month since the Social Development Commission abruptly shut down operations and laid off staff. The SDC’s closure is impacting hundreds of people who filed taxes through the agency.

Wisconsin severe thunderstorms, flooding Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings for parts of southeast Wisconsin on Tuesday night, May 28.

Milwaukee transgender woman killed, Clayton Hubbird pleads guilty

A Milwaukee man pleaded guilty in the 2022 death of a transgender woman on Tuesday, May 28. Regina "Mya" Allen was shot and killed near 26th and Wells.

Milwaukee's Riverwest Co-op to remain open for business

The Riverwest Co-op will remain open for business thanks to community support and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.

Exoskeleton helps paralyzed Milwaukee man walk: 'Anything is possible'

A Milwaukee man was paralyzed as a toddler more than 30 years ago, but an exoskeleton and physical therapy are helping him stand and walk.

RNC 2024: Milwaukee event spaces face boom-or-bust scenario

Downtown Milwaukee event spaces are faced with a boom-or-bust scenario with the 2024 Republican National Convention less than two months away.

Summer boating safety; tips for staying safe on the water

As the weather heats up, a lot of Wisconsinites will head out on the water to cool off. But there's a lot to keep in mind before you hit the water.

54th and Capitol standoff, Milwaukee man accused

A Milwaukee man is now charged after an hours-long standoff at a north side pharmacy that happened on Wednesday, May 22.