Milwaukee County funeral home debt; officials move to collect fees
Milwaukee County may pursue collections or legal action against funeral homes that owe unpaid Medical Examiner fees, with records showing at least 18 homes have balances exceeding $25,000.
Milwaukee County may pursue collections or legal action against funeral homes that owe unpaid Medical Examiner fees, with records showing at least 18 homes have balances exceeding $25,000.
Milwaukee Aurora Sinai shooting, wand screening not done properly
We’re getting new updates into the Aurora Sinai Medical Center shooting that left one man in critical condition. The attorney for the victim's family is calling the shooting “random and unprovoked."
We’re getting new updates into the Aurora Sinai Medical Center shooting that left one man in critical condition. The attorney for the victim's family is calling the shooting “random and unprovoked."
Menomonee Falls man found safe, had been last seen at airport
The Menomonee Falls Police Department asked for the public's help to find a missing and endangered man.
The Menomonee Falls Police Department asked for the public's help to find a missing and endangered man.
Franklin house fire on S. Scepter Drive; several cats rescued
The Franklin Fire Department is investigating the cause of a house fire on S. Scepter Drive on Thursday morning, March 5.
The Franklin Fire Department is investigating the cause of a house fire on S. Scepter Drive on Thursday morning, March 5.
Former Green Bay Packers President, CEO Bob Harlan has died after illness
Bob Harlan, who was president and CEO of the Green Bay Packers from 1989 to 2008, has died following a brief illness, the Packers reported on Thursday, March 5. Harlan was 89 years old.
Bob Harlan, who was president and CEO of the Green Bay Packers from 1989 to 2008, has died following a brief illness, the Packers reported on Thursday, March 5. Harlan was 89 years old.
Illegal dumping plagues closed Milwaukee Pick 'n Save
Neighbors say since a Milwaukee Pick 'n Save at 35th and North closed in 2025, the parking lot has been filling up, but not with cars or people. It has been attracting illegal dumpers.
Neighbors say since a Milwaukee Pick 'n Save at 35th and North closed in 2025, the parking lot has been filling up, but not with cars or people. It has been attracting illegal dumpers.
Milwaukee hit-and-run collision with motorcyclist; woman pleads guilty
A 20-year-old Milwaukee woman pleaded guilty on Thursday, March 5, to charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a man without a leg in August 2025.
A 20-year-old Milwaukee woman pleaded guilty on Thursday, March 5, to charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a man without a leg in August 2025.
Milwaukee's This Is It! bar approved for Wisconsin historic marker
Milwaukee’s This Is It! bar has been approved for a Wisconsin historic marker, honoring the longtime LGBTQ+ gathering place that closed in 2025 after nearly 57 years in operation.
Milwaukee’s This Is It! bar has been approved for a Wisconsin historic marker, honoring the longtime LGBTQ+ gathering place that closed in 2025 after nearly 57 years in operation.
Waukesha homicides: Nikita Casap sentenced for 2025 killings
Nikita Casap was sentenced to life in prison for killing his mother and stepfather inside their village of Waukesha home.
Nikita Casap was sentenced to life in prison for killing his mother and stepfather inside their village of Waukesha home.
2026 Milwaukee Irish Fest entertainment lineup released
Milwaukee Irish Fest returns to Maier Festival Park from Aug. 13–16, 2026. On Thursday, March 5, organizers unveiled the 2026 entertainment lineup for the festival.
Milwaukee Irish Fest returns to Maier Festival Park from Aug. 13–16, 2026. On Thursday, March 5, organizers unveiled the 2026 entertainment lineup for the festival.
TikTok ban arson at Grothman's office, man sentenced to prison
The man convicted of setting a fire at U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman's office due to last year's short-lived TikTok ban was sentenced to prison.
The man convicted of setting a fire at U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman's office due to last year's short-lived TikTok ban was sentenced to prison.
Milwaukee hit-and-run sends car into building, suspect sought
Milwaukee police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into another car, causing that car to then hit a building on Wednesday night.
Milwaukee police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into another car, causing that car to then hit a building on Wednesday night.
Open Record: After The Boom
Construction has halted on a Milwaukee high-rise touted as the "world's tallest mass timber building." The future of the 31-story apartment building on the bank of the Milwaukee River downtown is not the only one in doubt. A growing list of major construction projects in and around Milwaukee are now in limbo.
Construction has halted on a Milwaukee high-rise touted as the "world's tallest mass timber building." The future of the 31-story apartment building on the bank of the Milwaukee River downtown is not the only one in doubt. A growing list of major construction projects in and around Milwaukee are now in limbo.
New ‘Milwaukee County Center for Youth’ officially opens
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was joined by county, state, and local leaders to officially open the new Milwaukee County Center for Youth.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was joined by county, state, and local leaders to officially open the new Milwaukee County Center for Youth.
Easter Bunny bouncing his way to Brookfield Square; what to know
The Easter Bunny is bouncing his way to Brookfield Square starting on Thursday, March 12.
The Easter Bunny is bouncing his way to Brookfield Square starting on Thursday, March 12.
Milwaukee police chase policy; city leaders push for more changes
There's another push for changes to the Milwaukee Police Department's pursuit policy – and it's different from the restrictions the department implemented last month.
There's another push for changes to the Milwaukee Police Department's pursuit policy – and it's different from the restrictions the department implemented last month.
2005 Milwaukee cold case solved, 1982 case still cold
The Milwaukee Police Department solved a cold case identifying Thomas Schaffer, missing since 2005, and are now asking for help identifying a young woman found in the Milwaukee River in 1982.
The Milwaukee Police Department solved a cold case identifying Thomas Schaffer, missing since 2005, and are now asking for help identifying a young woman found in the Milwaukee River in 1982.
Milwaukee cold case solved; police now seek help identifying 1982 Jane Doe
The Milwaukee Police Department solved a cold case identifying Thomas Schaffer, missing since 2005, and are now asking for help identifying a young woman found in the Milwaukee River in 1982.
The Milwaukee Police Department solved a cold case identifying Thomas Schaffer, missing since 2005, and are now asking for help identifying a young woman found in the Milwaukee River in 1982.
Border Patrol chase; Greenfield man killed by Texas authorities
Authorities say a Greenfield, Wis., man was shot and killed by police in Texas on Wednesday, March 4, after fleeing a Border Patrol checkpoint and firing at officers and civilian vehicles during a chase.
Authorities say a Greenfield, Wis., man was shot and killed by police in Texas on Wednesday, March 4, after fleeing a Border Patrol checkpoint and firing at officers and civilian vehicles during a chase.
Milwaukee stolen car chaos; confrontation ends in crashes
Video circulating online shows a stolen car crashing near Capitol Drive and Teutonia Avenue in Milwaukee after police say the vehicle’s owners confronted the suspected thief, who ran from the scene.
Video circulating online shows a stolen car crashing near Capitol Drive and Teutonia Avenue in Milwaukee after police say the vehicle’s owners confronted the suspected thief, who ran from the scene.