Mail theft, money laundering scheme; Milwaukee man charged

Milwaukee County prosecutors accuse a man of stealing checks out of the mail for months, part of a scheme to steal and launder more than $100,000.

Milwaukee Career & Resource Fair at City Hall set for April 18, 2026

The City of Milwaukee announced its 2026 Career and Resource Fair will take place at City Hall (200 E. Wells Street) on Saturday, April 18.

Milwaukee Fieldhouse Flats groundbreaking; apartments at Deer District

A groundbreaking was held for Fieldhouse Flats, a $110 million mixed-use development and workforce housing project at the corner of N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue and Juneau Avenue in Milwaukee.

Sexual assault, shot fired at Milwaukee Intermodal Station; 1 in custody

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.

MICHELIN Guide expands to Milwaukee
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VISIT Milwaukee announced on Wednesday that Michelin Guide will expand into the American Great Lakes, placing Milwaukee on the global map of world-class dining.

Vietnam War veteran unable to access U-Haul unit after fire
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Walker’s Point U-Haul tenants say a second fire left elevators down and access limited, raising concerns about damaged belongings and when customers can retrieve items.

Milwaukee U-Haul storage fire; second blaze upsets tenants, limits access

Walker’s Point U-Haul tenants say a second fire left elevators down and access limited, raising concerns about damaged belongings and when customers can retrieve items.

Waukesha racers qualify for K1 Speed national championship

Three racers from K1 Speed Milwaukee won Wisconsin titles in Waukesha and will represent the state at the K1 Speed U.S. National Championship in California in May.

Contact 6 helps consumers save nearly $57,000 in March 2026

Two people wrote to Contact 6 after their dealings with customer service hit a wall. Suddenly, their conversations got a lot more constructive.

Sen. Baldwin presses USPS for answers after local delays
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is demanding USPS answers after Brown Deer residents and a small business owner reported delayed mail, missing checks and ongoing delivery issues.

Brown Deer mail delays; Sen. Baldwin presses USPS for answers

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is demanding USPS answers after Brown Deer residents and a small business owner reported delayed mail, missing checks and ongoing delivery issues.

Milwaukee Weather: Rain returns tonight

Light rain showers overnight. The wind will gradually settle down. Temperatures will drop into the 40s overnight with rain showers ending by 5am. Less than 0.10" in most areas. Partly sunny and cooler on Thursday with highs in the upper 50s. Another batch of rain moves in after 9pm and ends overnight. This could produce some heavier rain, 0.50"-1.00" possible in spots.

Wausau ballot drop box removed, mayor won't be charged

A Wisconsin mayor who carted away a drop box intended for absentee ballots before any votes were cast in the 2024 election won't face any charges.

Wisconsin Supreme Court: Taylor wins, county results provide insight

Chris Taylor defeated Maria Lazar in Tuesday's Wisconsin Supreme Court race, and county-by-county results provide some insight as to how she won.

Waukesha mayor race: Alicia Halvensleben wins upset by under 500 votes

Alicia Halvensleben defeated Republican Scott Allen by fewer than 500 votes to become Waukesha’s next mayor on Tuesday, a Democratic win in a longtime Republican stronghold city.