America 250 Wheel making Midwest debut at Wisconsin State Fair

Wisconsin State Fair officials announced Thursday a brand-new milestone attraction is coming to celebrate the fair's 175th year!

Milwaukee police civilian employee election fraud, woman fined

A former MPD civilian employee has been fined $250 after prosecutors said she voted in Milwaukee even though she did not live within the city limits.

Milwaukee sex assault survivor files FPC complaint over police response

A Milwaukee sexual assault survivor filed a complaint with the city’s Fire and Police Commission, saying officers treated her disrespectfully after she reported being raped in an elevator.

Milwaukee sex assault survivor files complaint over police response
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A Milwaukee sexual assault survivor filed a complaint with the city’s Fire and Police Commission, saying officers treated her disrespectfully after she reported being raped in an elevator.

Watertown band members play LGBTQ+ history song banned by board

Watertown students performed a song tied to LGBTQ+ history on Wednesday, May 20, after the school board banned it days before their spring concert, prompting a community event with the composer.

Watertown band members play LGBTQ+ history song banned by board
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Watertown students performed a song tied to LGBTQ+ history on Wednesday, May 20, after the school board banned it days before their spring concert, prompting a community event with the composer.

Milwaukee Weather: Cool weather continues, slight chances of rain

Cool overnight with temperatures dropping through the 40s. Mostly cloudy and cool again on Thursday with a few midday light rain showers possible. Highs in the low 50s near the lake, upper 50s inland.

Kenosha County stolen mail drug bust, 4 arrested

A Kenosha County mail theft investigation led to a drug bust and the arrests of four people, the sheriff's office said Wednesday.

South side Milwaukee Brewers-backed mural celebrates community, sunset

A Milwaukee Brewers community mural, "South Side en la Hora Mágica," was completed Wednesday near 18th and Lincoln, highlighting south side landmarks, sunset colors and nostalgia.

Milwaukee leaf collection policy; council seeks notice before DPW changes

The Milwaukee Common Council’s Public Works Committee advanced a proposal requiring DPW to notify council members before future leaf pickup changes are made public.

Milwaukee leaf collection policy
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Milwaukee residents will have two options for leaf pickup this fall after the city reversed course on a plan that would have required leaves to be bagged.

Milwaukee sex assault, man accused now charged in stabbing

A Milwaukee man, already accused of sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint earlier this year, is now charged with attempted homicide and more.

Former Hartford Fire & Rescue lieutenant sentenced for child porn

Former Hartford Fire Department Lieutenant Aaron Moratz was sentenced to nine years in prison following his conviction of attempted child sexual exploitation and possession of child pornography.

Cop killer Ted Oswald's early release petition
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Convicted cop killer Ted Oswald is seeking early release after serving 32 years for a deadly 1994 bank robbery and shootout that killed Waukesha Police Captain James Lutz.

Cop killer Ted Oswald's early release petition; qualifies for consideration

Convicted cop killer Ted Oswald is petitioning to be let out of prison early. But the district attorney who prosecuted the case in the 1990s vows to fight it.

Milwaukee school bus crashes into apartment building; driver hurt

Milwaukee police say a school bus crashed into an apartment building near Teutonia and Bobolink on Tuesday evening, May 19.