Wisconsin wild spring weather; icing to severe storms Thursday

Freezing rain could cause an icy morning commute Thursday, then heavy rain continues throughout the day with a chance of severe weather by early evening.

Milwaukee Weather: Icy Thursday morning, severe threat by evening

Freezing rain is possible overnight and Thursday morning north of I-94, where a winter weather advisory is in effect until 9am. Showers and thunderstorms expected Thursday, possibly severe with a tornado threat during the evening.

Milwaukee officers shot, Tremaine Jones trial: Live updates April 1

Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher McCray testified Wednesday in the trial of Tremaine Jones, the man accused of wounding him and killing Officer Kendall Corder in a shooting last summer.

Prosecution witness IDs Tremaine Jones in court
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Prosecution witness James Johnson identified Tremaine Jones in court as a person who was carrying a long gun. Jones is on trial, accused of shooting two Milwaukee police officers in summer 2025. 

Manhunt underway in Kenosha; suspect wanted in connection to homicide

Police are searching for Marckus Plaza, 33, after a woman was found dead inside a Kenosha home on Wednesday morning, April 1, and they believe he is attempting to seek transportation out of the area.

MLB-produced Brewers broadcasts debut with new cameras, features

Major League Baseball’s new Milwaukee Brewers broadcasts feature drone shots, wire cams, and expanded coverage, with more cameras planned later this season.

Milwaukee officers shot, Tremaine Jones trial; day 1 recap

Jurors heard emotional testimony and saw body camera video as the trial began on Tuesday, March 31, for Tremaine Jones, the man accused of fatally shooting Milwaukee officer Kendall Corder.

Milwaukee police monitor "teen takeovers"
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Police monitored potential teen takeovers across Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 31, after prior arrests at Bayshore and Moody Park, with increased security at 3rd St. Market Hall.

Teen takeover chaos; Milwaukee police monitor gatherings

Police monitored potential teen takeovers across Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 31, after prior arrests at Bayshore and Moody Park, with increased security at 3rd St. Market Hall.

Milwaukee crash after signal failure at 60th and Mill injures 2

Milwaukee police say two drivers were injured after traffic lights failed at 60th and Mill, causing both vehicles to disregard stop signs and collide Tuesday afternoon, March 31.

Tremaine Jones trial: Prosecution opening statement
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The prosecution presented its opening statement in the Tremaine Jones trial on Tuesday morning, March 31. Jones is accused of killing Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder and wounding Officer Christopher McCray in summer 2025. 

Tremaine Jones trial: Defense opening statement
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The defense team in the Tremaine Jones trial presented its opening statement to jurors on Tuesday, March 31.  

Milwaukee leaders move to rename Cesar Chavez Drive
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Cesar Chavez Day events have been scrapped nationwide, including in Milwaukee, following sexual abuse allegations against the late labor leader.

Waukesha County Parks opens Moor Downs, Naga-Waukee golf courses

Waukesha County Parks announced on Tuesday, March 31, that Moor Downs Golf Course and Naga-Waukee War Memorial Golf Course are officially open for the 2026 golf season.

Milwaukee leaders move to rename Cesar Chavez Drive amid abuse allegations

Following sexual abuse allegations, Cesar Chavez Day and events surrounding it have been canceled throughout the country, including in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin congressional maps, judge panel dismisses lawsuit

A three-judge panel in Wisconsin dismissed a lawsuit that sought to redraw the battleground state's congressional boundary lines ahead of midterms.

Whitefish Bay voters weigh $135.6M school referendum in spring election

Whitefish Bay voters will decide a $135.6 million school referendum that would build a new middle school, renovate buildings, and raise taxes by about $1,783 annually.

Timothy Olson rape, ID theft cases advance after prison sentence

Timothy Olson, a man once dubbed the “Ripoff Romeo," is now facing additional charges in Racine County after previously being sentenced to prison in a Milwaukee kidnapping case.

I-43 and Becher Street Interchange reconstruction project

Wisconsin has set aside $5 million to reconstruct and improve the interchange at I-43 and Becher Street on Milwaukee's south side.