Milwaukee County Zoo announces death of elephant, Brittany
The Milwaukee County Zoo made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize African savanna elephant Brittany, age 45, due to her recently-declining health.
The Milwaukee County Zoo made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize African savanna elephant Brittany, age 45, due to her recently-declining health.
Downtown Milwaukee safety on Water Street; city leaders ponder options
Milwaukee police answered questions at the city's Public Safety Committee meeting on Friday, April 10, about downtown enforcement following a fatal shooting on Water Street in March.
Milwaukee police answered questions at the city's Public Safety Committee meeting on Friday, April 10, about downtown enforcement following a fatal shooting on Water Street in March.
Wauwatosa road rage, hit-and-run; 26-year-old woman accused
A 26-year-old Milwaukee woman is accused of firing shots at a motorist on I-41 near Capitol Drive and then driving away – all of this unfolding on Tuesday afternoon, April 7.
A 26-year-old Milwaukee woman is accused of firing shots at a motorist on I-41 near Capitol Drive and then driving away – all of this unfolding on Tuesday afternoon, April 7.
Cudahy teacher charged in drug case, subject of FBI investigation
A Cudahy High School teacher, arrested Thursday after a search of his home uncovered illegal drugs, is the subject of an FBI investigation.
A Cudahy High School teacher, arrested Thursday after a search of his home uncovered illegal drugs, is the subject of an FBI investigation.
Fond du Lac County child finds loaded gun, sibling fatally shot
A 2-year-old child was shot and killed by their 4-year-old sibling after they got hold of a loaded firearm on Friday, April 10, according to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office.
A 2-year-old child was shot and killed by their 4-year-old sibling after they got hold of a loaded firearm on Friday, April 10, according to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office.
Milwaukee Weather: Rain returns Saturday night, active and warmer pattern ahead
Clearing clouds tonight with temperatures falling into the low 30s by morning. Patchy fog Saturday morning, then brief sunshine with temperatures in the 40s and low 50s.
Clearing clouds tonight with temperatures falling into the low 30s by morning. Patchy fog Saturday morning, then brief sunshine with temperatures in the 40s and low 50s.
Milwaukee County Parks: July 3 drone show returns for 2026
Milwaukee County Parks announced the return of the Independence Day Drone Show on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 9:15 p.m. along the lakefront at McKinley Beach.
Milwaukee County Parks announced the return of the Independence Day Drone Show on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 9:15 p.m. along the lakefront at McKinley Beach.
Dodge County sheriff denies detention allegations made by Sunny Naqvi
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office revealed the findings of a one-month investigation into claims that Sundas "Sunny" Naqvi was detained for more than 30 hours by ICE in Chicago and Wisconsin. The sheriff flatly denied those allegations, and filed a civil lawsuit against her, among others.
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office revealed the findings of a one-month investigation into claims that Sundas "Sunny" Naqvi was detained for more than 30 hours by ICE in Chicago and Wisconsin. The sheriff flatly denied those allegations, and filed a civil lawsuit against her, among others.
Waukesha County Sheriff's Dept. to implement bodycams for deputies
The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is planning on implementing body-worn cameras (bodycams) for deputies.
The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is planning on implementing body-worn cameras (bodycams) for deputies.
Milwaukee fatal pedestrian crash; 60th and Silver Spring, driver in custody
A person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Milwaukee on Friday, April 10.
A person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Milwaukee on Friday, April 10.
1965 Palm Sunday tornado outbreak; violent storms struck Wisconsin
April 11, 1965, is a day that still echoes across the Midwest. Known as the Palm Sunday tornado outbreak changed the way we forecast severe storms forever.
April 11, 1965, is a day that still echoes across the Midwest. Known as the Palm Sunday tornado outbreak changed the way we forecast severe storms forever.
Vehicle fire at Milwaukee dealership; cause under investigation
Firefighters on Friday morning, April 10, responded to a dealership in Milwaukee for reports of a vehicle fire.
Firefighters on Friday morning, April 10, responded to a dealership in Milwaukee for reports of a vehicle fire.
Effort to rename Cesar Chavez Drive gets Milwaukee committee's OK
A Milwaukee Common Council committee on Thursday approved moving forward with a plan to rename Cesar Chavez Drive on the city's south side.
A Milwaukee Common Council committee on Thursday approved moving forward with a plan to rename Cesar Chavez Drive on the city's south side.
Milwaukee man accused of appliance beating; victim later dies
A Milwaukee man accused of beating a 64-year-old friend with appliances earlier this month now faces possible additional charges after the victim later died from injuries.
A Milwaukee man accused of beating a 64-year-old friend with appliances earlier this month now faces possible additional charges after the victim later died from injuries.
Milwaukee man accused of appliance beating
A Milwaukee man accused of beating a 64-year-old friend with appliances earlier this month now faces possible additional charges after the victim later died from injuries.
A Milwaukee man accused of beating a 64-year-old friend with appliances earlier this month now faces possible additional charges after the victim later died from injuries.
Sexual assault, shot fired at Milwaukee Intermodal Station
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.
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.
Milwaukee Election Commission: 269 absentee ballots received late
The Milwaukee Election Commission says it has received hundreds of additional absentee ballots on Wednesday morning, April 8.
The Milwaukee Election Commission says it has received hundreds of additional absentee ballots on Wednesday morning, April 8.
Milwaukee Weather: More rain Thursday night, cooler Friday
Heavy rain ending by 7am. 0.50"-1.0" of rain likely. Temperatures dropping into the 40s. Rain ends by 7am on Friday. Mostly cloudy and cool. Highs in the upper 40s to low 50s. Partly sunny and cool again on Saturday with highs in the low-to-mid 50s.
Heavy rain ending by 7am. 0.50"-1.0" of rain likely. Temperatures dropping into the 40s. Rain ends by 7am on Friday. Mostly cloudy and cool. Highs in the upper 40s to low 50s. Partly sunny and cool again on Saturday with highs in the low-to-mid 50s.
Milwaukee shootings Thursday; 1 dead, 1 injured
One man is dead and another person is injured after separate shootings in Milwaukee on Thursday, April 9.
One man is dead and another person is injured after separate shootings in Milwaukee on Thursday, April 9.
Kenosha County train death; man found near railroad tracks
Kenosha County deputies say a 60-year-old man was found dead near Canadian Pacific tracks on Thursday, April 9, with investigators believing he was struck by a moving train.
Kenosha County deputies say a 60-year-old man was found dead near Canadian Pacific tracks on Thursday, April 9, with investigators believing he was struck by a moving train.