Milwaukee police: Overall crime down, homicides up compared to 2024

The Milwaukee Police Department released data for the first half of the year, showing overall crime is down compared to last year – while homicides are up.

Milwaukee police officer Corder dies; funeral preparation underway

In two days, the Milwaukee Police Department will say goodbye to fallen officer Kendall Corder, who died from injuries in the line of duty last month.

Downtown Milwaukee shooting, man sentenced for reckless homicide

A Milwaukee man convicted in the downtown shooting that killed 22-year-old Victor Basmirez was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Wednesday.

Milwaukee County Transit System money mess; leadership changes, strike vote

The Milwaukee County Transit System is struggling with a money mess. The interim CEO is stepping down, and most of the union is in favor of a strike.

Milwaukee police officers shot; new information from public records

A witness said the man accused of killing Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder did not know he was shooting at the police.

Carroll University threats: Timothy Hoeller trial scheduled

Timothy Hoeller, the Milwaukee man accused of making terrorist threats against Carroll University, is finally set for trial.

Milwaukee crash involving bus, man sentenced for reckless homicide

A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to prison for causing a crash that killed one person and injured several others in April 2024.

Search for child at City Beach in Oconomowoc over; 'there was no missing child'

Firefighters with Western Lakes Fire District were called out to City Beach in Oconomowoc on Wednesday, July 9 for a possible swimmer that went under the water.

Caledonia OWI: Cudahy man pleads guilty, sentenced to time in jail

A Cudahy man accused of driving drunk in Caledonia with a 10-year-old child in the vehicle pleaded guilty on Tuesday, July 8, to operating while intoxicated (3rd with passenger).

Bill Berrien launches bid for Wisconsin governor; compares himself to Trump

A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a “Wisconsin First" agenda.

Milwaukee police officers shot, Tremaine Jones hearing adjourned

The Milwaukee man charged in the shooting that killed Officer Kendall Corder and wounded Officer Christopher McCray is due in court Wednesday morning for his preliminary hearing.

Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; 1 dead, 1 wounded

Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 8 left one person dead and another wounded.

TSA ends shoe removal rule; Milwaukee airport travelers react

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ended the nearly two-decade-long policy requiring airport travelers to remove their shoes at TSA security checkpoints.