Milwaukee violence prevention leader, mayor nominates Karin Tyler

Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Tuesday nominated Karin Tyler to lead the city's Department of Community Wellness and Safety.

Police investigate Wisconsin Center District CEO: records release

Records show the MPD investigation after Common Council President José Pérez alleged Wisconsin Center District CEO Marty Brooks pinched his butt.

Milwaukee man missing, last seen near 49th and Wright

The Milwaukee Police Department is looking for 69-year-old Melvin Humphries, last seen near 49th and Wright on Friday morning, Feb. 6.

Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Nicholas Weldon arrested

U.S. Marshals said Nicholas Weldon, wanted since 2023 for dealing drugs, was arrested after trying to run from Milwaukee police officers on Feb. 6, 2026.

Dane County OWI arrest, Wisconsin woman arrested for 7th offense

A 42-year-old woman from Madison was arrested near Stoughton on Monday night, Feb. 9 for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 7th offense.

Milwaukee nonprofit seeks mentors for annual 500 Black Tuxedos event

A Milwaukee nonprofit is calling on more men to mentor boys during the annual 500 Black Tuxedos event, pairing youth with role models for a day of growth.

Milwaukee nonprofit seeks mentors for annual 500 Black Tuxedos event
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A Milwaukee nonprofit is calling on more men to mentor boys during the annual 500 Black Tuxedos event, pairing youth with role models for a day of growth.

Milwaukee man accused of fatally stabbing woman
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A 39-year-old Milwaukee man is charged after prosecutors say he stabbed a woman he lived with, killing her, and then texted her child before police found her in the apartment.

6 Milwaukee residents potentially exposed to measles on flight
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has identified six Milwaukee residents potentially exposed to the measles on a recent flight that traveled to Mitchell International Airport.

Milwaukee fatal stabbing; man accused texted victim’s child after

A 39-year-old Milwaukee man is charged after prosecutors say he stabbed a woman he lived with, killing her, and then texted her child before police found her in the apartment.

Milwaukee Weather: Mild weather ahead

Mostly cloudy and mild overnight with steady temperatures in the 30s. Partly sunny and windy on Tuesday with highs in the upper 30s. Winds will be gusting out of the northwest over 20 mph.

Milwaukee shootings Monday; 2 wounded

Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Monday, Feb. 9 left two people wounded.

2019 Racine homicide, armed robbery; man charged years later

A 28-year-old man charged in a 2019 Racine garage robbery and homicide appeared by video Monday, where a commissioner set $500,000 cash bail and scheduled a Feb. 19 preliminary hearing.

Waukesha fatal industrial accident at E. Main Street business

The Waukesha Police Department is investigating a fatal industrial accident that occurred at Waukesha Iron & Metal on E. Main Street on Monday, Feb. 9.

Epstein, assault charges; Milwaukee Symphony board members tied to scandals

Two Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra board members are under scrutiny in unrelated matters, including past recruiting ties to Jeffrey Epstein and separate sexual assault charges filed in Green Lake County.

Child porn possession; former correctional officer faces new charges
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Former correctional officer Codey Houdek faces eight new counts of child pornography possession, filed just after he appeared in court for separate child sexual assault charges.