Milwaukee temporarily closes STI clinic amid staffing shortage

Milwaukee’s STI Clinic is temporarily closed due to staffing shortages as the city works to rebuild capacity and ensure quality care, with same-day testing available elsewhere.

Milwaukee child death investigation; woman arrested, 'non-accidental trauma'

Milwaukee police arrested a 34-year-old woman after 3-year-old Da’Quarius Berry died last week from non-accidental injuries that will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.

Wauwatosa bringing back Fourth of July fireworks in 2026

Wauwatosa will bring back its Fourth of July fireworks in 2026 after a brief switch to drones in 2025, with the show planned near Hoyt Park on July 4 at 9:15 p.m.

Milwaukee THC debate; homicide prompts renewed call to outlaw products

A recent Milwaukee homicide is prompting a renewed push by a Wisconsin lawmaker to ban all THC products, as toxicology results are pending and hemp industry leaders warn against sweeping restrictions.

McGovern Park Senior Center closure; Milwaukee seniors press for reopening

McGovern Park Senior Center remains closed three months after flooding caused severe mold, and county leaders say repairs may be costly as seniors push for answers and a return to services on the northwest side.

Milwaukee veterans say Veterans Day help matters amid SNAP disruption

Milwaukee veterans say Festival Foods’ annual Veterans Day giveaway comes at a crucial time as the government shutdown disrupts SNAP benefits and rising prices make it harder for many veterans to afford food.

Wisconsin school, district report cards for 2024-25 released

Wisconsin grades schools and districts. The latest information released on Tuesday, Nov. 11, shows 94% of districts are meeting or exceeding expectations.

Milwaukee sex assault; Tremonte Kirk sentenced to 35 years prison

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Tremonte Kirk to 35 years in prison in connection with the assault of a 54-year-old woman in an elevator in December 2024.

Milwaukee teen sex assault; Corey Kirkwood sentenced to 16 years prison

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Corey Kirkwood on Tuesday, Nov. 11, to 16 years in prison following Kirkwood's conviction on child sex assault, soliciting and trafficking of a child charges.

Body found in woods; Waukesha man sentenced to life in prison

A judge sentenced Matthew Pahl to life in prison without the possibility of parole. This, after Pahl was found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide in the death of his girlfriend 3 years ago.

Wisconsin fall drug take back collection; state ranks tops in nation

The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the fall 2025 Drug Take Back collection.

A day of honor and thanks for veterans; Stars & Stripes Honor Flight
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Stars & Stripes Honor Flight President Karyn Roelke and Vietnam Veteran David Cohen stop by Real Milwaukee to talk about their Stars & Stripes Honor Flight experience

Oconomowoc child neglect; couple charged after kids found living in filth

An Oconomowoc couple faces multiple child neglect counts after officers found their five children living in filth, with prosecutors saying the conditions spanned years and posed serious risks to the kids.

Milwaukee suspected dogfighting operation; 2 arrests made

Milwaukee police arrested two men after a tip led officers to a duplex where malnourished dogs, filthy conditions and suspected dogfighting equipment were found, and charges will be reviewed by the district attorney.

Contact 6 helps consumers save $35,000 in October 2025

Consumers invested hundreds of dollars in disappointing products. When they asked for refunds, the initial answer was "no." After hearing from Contact 6, the businesses reversed their decisions.

Milwaukee Weather: Chilly night ahead, warm up on the way

Partly to mostly cloudy tonight with the wind settling down. A few flurries are possible overnight with temperatures dropping into the 20s. A few flurries or light snow showers are possible on Tuesday morning, otherwise partly to mostly cloudy, windy and a little warmer. Highs in the mid-40s.