Milwaukee police officer shoots, kills wanted suspect during chase

A Milwaukee police officer shot and killed a wanted suspect, who drove off from an attempted arrest with that officer holding onto the vehicle, on the city's south side Thursday, March 12.

Milwaukee stolen car chaos; 22-year-old suspect arrested at hospital

A 22-year-old Milwaukee man is now charged in connection with a stolen car incident that unfolded at the intersection of Capitol and Teutonia.

Milwaukee police: Officer fired shot at 17-year-old, arrest made

Milwaukee police fired a shot at, but did not strike, a 17-year-old who barricaded himself inside a gas station and “postured" as if he had a weapon.

Oak Creek police: Gunshot, domestic incident investigation arrests

Oak Creek police arrested one man after a gunshot went into an apartment, and a second man after an unrelated domestic disturbance on Wednesday.

MPD: Man hospitalized after ingesting drugs during arrest
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A 31-year-old man is in critical condition after Milwaukee police say he ingested illegal drugs during an attempt by officers to take him into custody on the city's northwest side on Wednesday afternoon, March 11.

Milwaukee 4-year-old boy killed, accused father testifies at trial

A Milwaukee man is accused of shooting and killing his 4-year-old son last summer. Now, a jury will decide whether he's guilty of intentional homicide.

MPD news conference on "critical incident"
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FOX6 News has confirmed with at least two sources that the Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a critical incident on the city's northwest side on Wednesday, March 11. 

Milwaukee kidnapping trial of Timothy Olson | March 11 testimony

Testimony began Wednesday in the trial of Timothy Olson, the man charged with kidnapping a 79-year-old woman at gunpoint.

Milwaukee police critical incident; suspect ingests drugs during arrest

A 31-year-old man is in critical condition after Milwaukee police say he ingested illegal drugs during an attempt by officers to take him into custody on the city's northwest side on Wednesday afternoon, March 11.

2026 BBQ & Brews Fest returns to Milwaukee's lakefront May 30

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) announced on Wednesday, March 11, the return of Smoke On The Water – MKE’s BBQ & Brews Fest – on Saturday, May 30.

Missing Milwaukee teen’s mother alleges MPS teacher aided runaway

A Milwaukee mother says her 15-year-old son has been missing since Feb. 28 and believes his former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher helped him run away as police continue investigating.

Mother alleges former MPS teacher helped missing teen leave home
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A Milwaukee mother says her 15-year-old son has been missing since Feb. 28 and believes his former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher helped him run away as police continue investigating.

Milwaukee Weather: Severe storms ending overnight, snow on Wednesday

Winter Weather Advisory Sheboygan & Fond du Lac counties from 1am to 1pm on Wednesday Severe T-Storms with hail and wind ending overnight. Windy and cold with temperatures in the 30s. Freezing drizzle and light freezing rain possible on Wednesday morning, especially north of Milwaukee. This could cause a glazing of ice on untreated surfaces. Temperatures at/below 32 north of MKE.

Milwaukee County funeral home debt; committee advances collections plan
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A Milwaukee County committee advanced legislation allowing collections from funeral homes with large unpaid balances owed to the medical examiner’s office.

Milwaukee County funeral home debt; committee advances collections plan

Milwaukee County leaders advanced legislation allowing collections from funeral homes owing large debts to the medical examiner’s office as records show four homes owe a combined $1.3 million.