Milwaukee boy killed, community vigil remembers 4-year-old

Prosecutors said a Milwaukee man shot and killed his own son. On Friday, community members gathered to remember a boy who they'd never met.

Waukesha fatal shooting: Grandmother killed, man pleads no contest

The Waukesha man accused of shooting and killing his grandmother pleaded no contest to first-degree intentional homicide on Friday.

Missing, murdered Black women and girls task force; push continues

There’s new life to the effort to pass a bill that would create a task force for missing and murdered African American women and girls in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin governor candidates: Democrats, Republicans on 2026 race

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' decision not to seek a third term didn't change much for Republicans. But for Democrats, it changes everything.

Sojourner Family Peace Center marks 50th anniversary

Sojourner Family Peace Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the "Be the Light" gala. Carmen Pitre and Donald Driver provided more details.

Milwaukee bar security guard killed, man sentenced to prison

A Milwaukee man convicted in a shooting that killed a bar security guard and wounded other people last summer was sentenced to decades in prison.

Milwaukee County Jail security upgrades aimed at curbing contraband

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors passed an amendment that funds a new state-of-the-art body scanner and K-9 unit for the Milwaukee County Jail.

Milwaukee shootings Friday; 1 dead, 1 wounded

Two separate shootings in Milwaukee on Friday, July 25 left one person dead and another wounded.

Family fun at Wisconsin State Fair
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Milwaukee With Kids founder Calie Herbst shares what families can look forward to at this year's Wisconsin State Fair.

Tall Ships America dock in Port Washington; deck tours, ticketed sails

Tall Ships America brings three vessels to Port Washington from July 24 to July 28, offering locals and visitors a chance to step aboard and even set sail on some of America’s most storied ships.

Cheers to National Cheese & Wine Day
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Angie Edge from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin helps us find the perfect pairing for National Cheese & Wine Day.

Milwaukee Brewers sign infielder Andrew Fischer

The Milwaukee Brewers announced Friday that they have signed University of Tennessee infielder Andrew Fischer, the No. 20 overall selection in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft.

Racine County officials warn of scam targeting planning, zoning applicants

Racine County officials are warning the public about a scam that has recently affected individuals with pending applications for zoning changes, variances, land use amendments, and conditional use permits in other Wisconsin municipalities.

2025 Mount Pleasant Citizen Police Academy; applications now available

The Village of Mount Pleasant Police Department announces applications for the 2025 Citizen Police Academy are now available on the department’s website.

Stay cool and stylish for less
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Jordan Dechambre has options to stay cool and stylish for less.

Def Leppard in Las Vegas
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Gino Salomone spoke with Joe Elliott and Phil Collen about the band's upcoming residency in Las Vegas.

Mediterranean diet: Simple swaps
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Registered dietitian Kate Peterson joins Real Milwaukee to show us some simple swaps you can make in your diet.

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez announces run for Wisconsin governor

Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez officially launched her campaign for Governor of Wisconsin on Friday, July 25.

David Crowley taking steps toward entering race for governor

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said in a statement released Friday that he is taking steps toward entering the race for governor.

Milwaukee cyclist injured in Walker's Point hit-and-run; police seek driver

Milwaukee man Isiah Colon-Johnson has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident in Walker's Point that left a cyclist injured back in June.