New Milwaukee County Zoo train engine ready for rides; what to know

The Milwaukee County Zoo welcomed a new diesel locomotive, Engine No. 2025, to its train fleet this summer. An inaugural ride will take place Sept. 13.

$1 drug deal?: La Crosse County moves to reduce pot punishment

Marijuana is still illegal in Wisconsin, but getting caught with it could soon cost you only $1 in La Crosse County.

Dramatic video shows lightning strike exploding tree in Wisconsin

A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.

'Phantom Hacker Scam' money laundering, Brookfield man charged

A Brookfield man is charged in what federal prosecutors described as a "Phantom Hacker Scam" money laundering scheme.

'Song Sung Blue' trailer
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Gino Salomone joins Real Milwaukee to talk all about the new film "Song Sung Blue."

Black and Brown Run Around
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On Saturday, Sept. 13, Milwaukee will come alive with the Black and Brown Run Around?a 5K race and community festival

Packing school lunches
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Sarah Rushford from Ebenezer Child Care Centers joins Real Milwaukee with some ideas to make it easier.

Wisconsin governor race: Mayor Johnson to endorse David Crowley

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson plans to endorse Milwaukee County Executive Crowley for governor on Wednesday night, Sept. 10.

Marquette students killed in Milwaukee crash, woman charged

A West Allis woman is now charged in a crash that killed two Marquette University students last Friday, Sept. 5.

Milwaukee Recreation groundbreaking for community center, playfield

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, Sept. 10 for the Milwaukee Recreation Community Center and Browning Playfield redevelopment.

Milwaukee Weather: Quiet Tonight & Thursday

Becoming partly cloudy tonight with temperatures dropping through the 60s and settling in the 50s overnight with patchy fog.

Ascension offers new Alzheimer’s treatment, brings hope to Wisconsin patients

Ascension became the first provider in Wisconsin to administer Kisunla, a new FDA-approved drug for Alzheimer’s, which is covered by insurance.

Racine suspect arrested after domestic dispute leads to police chase

Police say Aaron Kirksey led officers on a high-speed chase topping 100 mph after a domestic dispute in Racine ended in Illinois on Monday.

Green Lake kayaker faked death; texts, interview provide new insight

The Green Lake County Sheriff's Office released texts and other documents related to the Ryan Borgwardt case. He faked his death and fled the country.

Universities of Wisconsin enrollment up at 8 state schools

Preliminary estimates show enrollment at eight of the Universities of Wisconsin this fall increased. That is according to day one student counts.

Milwaukee cold case, police recover dead suspect's DNA: warrant

A newly unsealed search warrant provides new details on a decades-old cold case in which an 18-year-old Milwaukee woman, Nancy Radbil, was killed.