Milwaukee boy kidnapped near 61st and Hustis, man charged in court

A Milwaukee man accused of kidnapping a 7-year-old boy on the city's north side made his initial appearance in court. His bond was set at $100,000.

Milwaukee police chase, pedestrian killed in crash; driver charged

A Milwaukee man is charged with reckless homicide after prosecutors said he fled police and killed a pedestrian when he crashed into a bus stop.

Oconomowoc fatal hit-and-run; Matthew Brennecke appears in court

The driver accused in an Oconomowoc hit-and-run crash that killed 87-year-old Al Eighmy made his initial appearance in Waukesha County Court on Friday.

Milwaukee police officers shot; Tremaine Jones pleads not guilty

Tremaine Jones, the Milwaukee man accused in the shooting that killed Officer Kendall Corder and wounded Officer Christopher McCray, pleaded not guilty to criminal charges on Friday, July 18.

Milwaukee pothole repair demonstration; highlights city’s road patchers

The Department of Public Works (DPW) and Mayor Cavalier Johnson held a press conference on Friday to highlight the city’s ongoing efforts to improve pothole repairs and street maintenance.

Critical missing Milwaukee girl found safe

Milwaukee police say missing 13-year-old Sylmiaya Chappell has been found safe.

Milwaukee shootings Thursday; 2 wounded

Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 17 left two people wounded.

Milwaukee teen fatally shot on accident; firearm concerns arise

A 13-year-old in Milwaukee is dead after a shooting police are calling "unintentional" and neighbors say this is just another tragic reminder of the dangers of unsecured firearms.

Wisconsin teachers prep for financial literacy graduation requirement

Starting with the class of 2028, a person will not be able to graduate high school unless they have taken a personal finance course.

2025 Milwaukee Air & Water Show; US Navy Blue Angels featured

There were rumbles in the sky around Milwaukee on Thursday, July 17, but it was not thunder. The Milwaukee Air & Water Show is set for this weekend.

Wisconsin law overturned; disabled workers to get unemployment

Thousands of people with disabilities in Wisconsin could soon qualify for unemployment benefits. A new court order says the state must cast aside a ban that previously made them ineligible.

Milwaukee man accused of child sex crime, meets teen at the zoo

A 52-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old girl after the two met up at the Milwaukee County Zoo.

Oconomowoc fatal hit-and-run; man taken into custody, charged

Oconomowoc police have arrested the driver who caused a hit-and-run crash Monday that killed an 87-year-old man.

Dodge County rollover crash; dump truck hits car, 2 hospitalized

A Dodge County dump truck-vs-car rollover crash hospitalized two people on Thursday, July 17. It happened just north of Watertown.

Milwaukee boy kidnapped near 61st and Hustis, man charged

Milwaukee County prosecutors said the abduction of a 7-year-old boy on the city's north side last Friday started as a plan to rob the boy's mother.

MADACC summer adoption special for kittens, dogs; shelter space limited

The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) launched on Thursday, July 17, a summer adoption special for kittens and dogs.