Waukesha County cases tie trio to multistate burglary ring
Police say three men tied to burglaries across southeast Wisconsin and Illinois are jailed after investigators linked them to multiple break-ins, including a $200,000 theft.
Police say three men tied to burglaries across southeast Wisconsin and Illinois are jailed after investigators linked them to multiple break-ins, including a $200,000 theft.
Illegal sports betting; Wisconsin DOJ suing Kalshi, other platforms
The Wisconsin DOJ is suing Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket, Crypto.com, and their affiliates for "alleged facilitation of illegal sports betting, a form of unlawful commercial gambling, in Wisconsin."
The Wisconsin DOJ is suing Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket, Crypto.com, and their affiliates for "alleged facilitation of illegal sports betting, a form of unlawful commercial gambling, in Wisconsin."
Properties rented to drug dealers, Milwaukee-area landlord accused
Prosecutors accuse a Milwaukee-area landlord of renting properties to drug dealers in exchange for kickbacks and tipping off tenants to law enforcement.
Prosecutors accuse a Milwaukee-area landlord of renting properties to drug dealers in exchange for kickbacks and tipping off tenants to law enforcement.
Judge sentences Ralph Taylor in death of Taylor's 4-year-old son
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Ralph Taylor on Thursday, April 23 to life in prison without the possibility of extended supervision, in the July 2025 fatal shooting of his 4-year-old son, Ralph Taylor III.
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Ralph Taylor on Thursday, April 23 to life in prison without the possibility of extended supervision, in the July 2025 fatal shooting of his 4-year-old son, Ralph Taylor III.
Ralph Taylor statement to court during his sentencing
Ralph Taylor provided this statement to the court during his sentencing. Taylor was convicted in the July 2025 fatal shooting of his 4-year-old son, Ralph Taylor III.
Ralph Taylor provided this statement to the court during his sentencing. Taylor was convicted in the July 2025 fatal shooting of his 4-year-old son, Ralph Taylor III.
Palmyra chicken farm fire
A large fire broke out at a chicken farm in Palmyra on Thursday, April 23. Multiple fire agencies responded.
A large fire broke out at a chicken farm in Palmyra on Thursday, April 23. Multiple fire agencies responded.
Palmyra egg farm fire adds to concerns amid bird flu issues
A barn fire at a Palmyra egg farm destroyed a building on Thursday, April 23, and added to concerns from neighbors already dealing with avian flu composting and ongoing odor complaints.
A barn fire at a Palmyra egg farm destroyed a building on Thursday, April 23, and added to concerns from neighbors already dealing with avian flu composting and ongoing odor complaints.
Milwaukee 4-year-old boy fatally shot; child's father sentenced to life
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Ralph Taylor on Thursday, April 23 to life in prison without the possibility of extended supervision, in the July 2025 fatal shooting of his 4-year-old son, Ralph Taylor III.
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Ralph Taylor on Thursday, April 23 to life in prison without the possibility of extended supervision, in the July 2025 fatal shooting of his 4-year-old son, Ralph Taylor III.
Port Milwaukee welcomes 1st cruise ship of 2026 season
Port Milwaukee welcomed the first cruise ship of the 2026 season, the Viking Polaris.
Port Milwaukee welcomed the first cruise ship of the 2026 season, the Viking Polaris.
Wisconsin DNR: Fire danger high, very high across state Thursday
The Wisconsin DNR has asked the public to avoid outdoor burning with fire danger considered "high" or "very high" across the entire state Thursday.
The Wisconsin DNR has asked the public to avoid outdoor burning with fire danger considered "high" or "very high" across the entire state Thursday.
2026 Milwaukee Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival: Vendors wanted
The 2026 Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival in Milwaukee is set for Sunday, Aug. 2, and organizers are seeking interested vendors to be part of the event.
The 2026 Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival in Milwaukee is set for Sunday, Aug. 2, and organizers are seeking interested vendors to be part of the event.
Streets of Old Milwaukee museum event brings history to life
The Milwaukee Public Museum's Streets of Old Milwaukee will come to life one last time with its "Streets Alive!" event on Saturday, May 2.
The Milwaukee Public Museum's Streets of Old Milwaukee will come to life one last time with its "Streets Alive!" event on Saturday, May 2.
Milwaukee fatal hit-and-run; police arrest 17-year-old, seek others
Milwaukee police arrested one suspect, and are looking for others, after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Thursday morning, April 23.
Milwaukee police arrested one suspect, and are looking for others, after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Thursday morning, April 23.
Missing Hartland boy found safe: police
The Hartland Police Department says 9-year-old Gabriel Garcia has been found safe.
The Hartland Police Department says 9-year-old Gabriel Garcia has been found safe.
Port Milwaukee welcomes 1st cruise ship of 2026 season
Port Milwaukee welcomed the Viking Polaris on Thursday, April 23 – the first cruise ship to call on the city for the 2026 season.
Port Milwaukee welcomed the Viking Polaris on Thursday, April 23 – the first cruise ship to call on the city for the 2026 season.
Milwaukee shootings Thursday; 2 wounded, at least 1 dead
Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Thursday, April 23, left two people wounded and at least one person dead.
Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Thursday, April 23, left two people wounded and at least one person dead.
Admirals beat Moose behind Murray’s 42 saves
The Milwaukee Admirals beat the Manitoba Moose 4-1 in Game 1, as Matt Murray made 42 saves and the team built an early lead in the playoff opener.
The Milwaukee Admirals beat the Manitoba Moose 4-1 in Game 1, as Matt Murray made 42 saves and the team built an early lead in the playoff opener.
Car crashes into Milwaukee restaurant, severs gas line
A car crashed into a Milwaukee restaurant near 62nd and Fond du Lac on Wednesday, severing a gas line as fire crews shut off the supply and called We Energies to the scene.
A car crashed into a Milwaukee restaurant near 62nd and Fond du Lac on Wednesday, severing a gas line as fire crews shut off the supply and called We Energies to the scene.
Milwaukee area flooding; major projects planned to increase water storage
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is fast-tracking flood control projects after major storms, aiming to store more water in parks and nearly double capacity, though work will take years.
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is fast-tracking flood control projects after major storms, aiming to store more water in parks and nearly double capacity, though work will take years.
MMSD flood management improvement projects
A Milwaukee fire truck was destroyed in a crash with a suspected drunk driver on Wednesday, as Chief Aaron Lipski says the loss adds urgency to replacing the department’s aging fleet.
A Milwaukee fire truck was destroyed in a crash with a suspected drunk driver on Wednesday, as Chief Aaron Lipski says the loss adds urgency to replacing the department’s aging fleet.