Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall replica permanently installed in Watertown

Watertown will mark a historic milestone this Memorial Day with the official dedication of the permanent installation of a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at Aero Park.

Data center pushback; Sheboygan voters push TIF limits

Sheboygan residents have launched a petition to require voter approval for large TIF districts as some push back on potential data centers before any plans are filed.

Ex-Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer faces new bail jumping charge

There is a new twist in the legal saga of former Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer. He was already facing felony charges. Now, weeks before his trial, Spencer is accused of bail jumping.

Milwaukee County Zoo mourns Chinese alligator Yin, resident since 1995

Milwaukee County Zoo said Yin, a nearly 41-year-old Chinese alligator who arrived in 1995, was euthanized earlier this month after months of mobility issues and treatment for a spinal lesion.

Recycling clothes, keeping textile waste out of Waukesha County landfills

After someone left a dozen garbage bags full of soiled and torn clothes on the doorstep of The Women's Center, it raised an important question.

Marquette students killed in crash, lacrosse teammate now charged

Two Marquette University student-athletes were killed in a crash last September. Now, one of their former lacrosse teammates is charged.

Wisconsin PFAS drinking water contamination, EPA grants $15M

Wisconsin will receive more than $15 million to address PFAS and "emerging contaminants" in drinking water, the EPA announced Tuesday.

Milwaukee hit-and-run; pedestrian killed, man charged

A Milwaukee man is accused of hitting Marshall Hill with his car, killing him, before fleeing the scene near Hopkins and Silver Spring last week.

Brookfield Pick 'n Save theft, police seek suspect

Brookfield police are looking for a man who they suspect of stealing $1,600 worth of allergy medication and teeth whitening strips.

Franklin noise dispute continues before festivals at The Rock

Franklin residents are still waiting for a sound study on The Rock Sports Complex as music festivals approach and neighbors continue pressing city leaders for noise limits.

MPS budget plan advances without changes amid $46M deficit debate

The MPS board committee advanced Superintendent Brenda Cassellius’ $1.6 billion budget without changes Tuesday night as the district works to close a $46 million deficit.

Milwaukee officers respond to 2 scenes near lakefront Monday night
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Milwaukee police and Milwaukee County sheriff’s deputies arrested a reckless driver Monday evening after an incident involving a large SUV at Veterans Park; they also responded to a fatal motorcycle crash nearby.

Milwaukee teens discuss takeovers, summer safety at listening session

Milwaukee teens discussed takeovers, youth safety and summer resources Monday during a Peace Week listening session with city and community leaders at the Neu-Life center.

Veterans Park arrest; Milwaukee police stop reckless SUV driver

Milwaukee police and Milwaukee County sheriff’s deputies arrested a reckless driver Monday evening, May 18, after an incident involving a large SUV at Veterans Park.

Glendale police video shows PIT maneuver ending 7-mile chase

Glendale police video shows a 7-mile chase from Milwaukee’s south side ending in a PIT maneuver after a driver hit stop sticks and struck a squad near Bayshore Mall.

Milwaukee Weather: Late night storms into Tuesday morning

T-Storms possible overnight between 12am-4am. A few could be strong with gusty winds, hail and heavy rain. Temperatures will drop into the 60s. A few t-storms possible on Tuesday through 3pm, although they will remain fairly widely scattered. Windy with a midday high in the low 70s, dropping later in the day.

Fatal Milwaukee motorcycle crash shuts down eastbound I-794 lanes

A motorcyclist died Monday night after crashing into a wall on I-794 near the Lake Interchange and going over the barrier, closing eastbound lanes at Van Buren Street for about two hours.

Milwaukee police presence at 11th and Ring
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The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has been dispatched to a residence near 11th and Ring on Monday, May 18. There is a significant police presence in the neighborhood. 

Milwaukee domestic violence incident ends with suspect dead

Milwaukee police said a domestic violence-related incident near 11th and Ring ended when officers found an armed suspect dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Monday, May 18.