Milwaukee woman critically missing, last seen near 3rd and Concordia

The Milwaukee Police Department asked for the public's help to find critically missing Azaria Townsend, who was last seen near 3rd and Concordia.

Marquette Church of the Gesu damaged, man charged

An armed Green Bay man who believed he was "God" damaged Marquette University's Church of the Gesu on Easter, according to a criminal complaint.

Teen takeover gatherings across Milwaukee; city leaders talk safety

Milwaukee leaders on Friday, April 10, met to discuss a number of safety updates – including how police plan to tackle "teen takeovers."

Milwaukee Community Wellness commissioner nomination moves forward

The Milwaukee Common Council's Public Safety and Health Committee narrowly moved forward with the confirmation of appointing the Department of Community Wellness commissioner.

Milwaukee County Zoo announces death of elephant, Brittany

The Milwaukee County Zoo made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize African savanna elephant Brittany, age 45, due to her recently-declining health.

Downtown Milwaukee safety on Water Street; city leaders ponder options

Milwaukee police answered questions at the city's Public Safety Committee meeting on Friday, April 10, about downtown enforcement following a fatal shooting on Water Street in March.

Wauwatosa road rage, hit-and-run; 26-year-old woman accused

A 26-year-old Milwaukee woman is accused of firing shots at a motorist on I-41 near Capitol Drive and then driving away – all of this unfolding on Tuesday afternoon, April 7.

Cudahy teacher charged in drug case, subject of FBI investigation

A Cudahy High School teacher, arrested Thursday after a search of his home uncovered illegal drugs, is the subject of an FBI investigation.

Milwaukee Weather: Rain returns Saturday night, active and warmer pattern ahead

Clearing clouds tonight with temperatures falling into the low 30s by morning. Patchy fog Saturday morning, then brief sunshine with temperatures in the 40s and low 50s.

Milwaukee County Parks: July 3 drone show returns for 2026

Milwaukee County Parks announced the return of the Independence Day Drone Show on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 9:15 p.m. along the lakefront at McKinley Beach.

1965 Palm Sunday tornado outbreak; violent storms struck Wisconsin

April 11, 1965, is a day that still echoes across the Midwest. Known as the Palm Sunday tornado outbreak changed the way we forecast severe storms forever.

Effort to rename Cesar Chavez Drive gets Milwaukee committee's OK

A Milwaukee Common Council committee on Thursday approved moving forward with a plan to rename Cesar Chavez Drive on the city's south side.

Milwaukee man accused of appliance beating; victim later dies

A Milwaukee man accused of beating a 64-year-old friend with appliances earlier this month now faces possible additional charges after the victim later died from injuries.

Milwaukee man accused of appliance beating
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A Milwaukee man accused of beating a 64-year-old friend with appliances earlier this month now faces possible additional charges after the victim later died from injuries.

Sexual assault, shot fired at Milwaukee Intermodal Station
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Milwaukee police say a man is in custody after a sexual assault at the Milwaukee Intermodal Station on Thursday, April 9, where security fired a shot as commuters waited for a Chicago train.