Off-duty Racine police officer hits pedestrian; family speaks out

A family is speaking out after off-duty Racine officer Enrique Cruz hit 56-year-old Steven Woodward near 12th and Villa last week.

Charlie Kirk shot dead; Wisconsin reacts to political violence

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist familiar to Wisconsin audiences through Turning Point USA chapters, was shot and killed on Wednesday, Sept. 10.

Milwaukee street takeovers; officials eye tougher penalties

Milwaukee city officials are stepping up efforts to curb the recent surge in dangerous street takeovers, after police say they responded to nearly 20 incidents over one weekend late last month.

Green Lake kayaker faked death; man shares story in interrogation

Ryan Borgwardt, the Wisconsin kayaker who admitted to faking his death, shared his story during a law enforcement interrogation in December.

Milwaukee suicide prevention training; advocates push awareness

Suicide prevention training was held in Milwaukee to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, honoring the late Alderman Jonathan Brostoff.

Milwaukee DPW employee caught on camera exploiting apparent sex worker

A Milwaukee DPW employee was caught on camera exploiting an apparent sex worker. It happened in broad daylight just feet away from his government car.

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.