High fire danger in Wisconsin due to gusty winds, dry vegetation

The Department of Natural Resources, as well as the Milwaukee Fire Department, are concerned about the high-fire danger and possibility of wildfires in Wisconsin due to gusty winds and dry vegetation.

Milwaukee Peace Week; Mayor Johnson leads citywide effort for unity

Mayor Cavalier Johnson will join MPS Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius and students in a neighborhood clean-up to promote peace through service and action.

Open Record: Forever Lost

A local couple whose daughter had a genetic brain disease donated her brain to help with future research, however, a irreversible mistake left a family racked with grief.

REAL ID now required; Milwaukee airport, DMV impact on 1st day

The TSA is now enforcing REAL ID requirements at airports, military bases and other federal buildings as of Wednesday, May 7.

MPS 'excesses' 181 academics office positions in reorganization efforts

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius said 181 academic office roles will be impacted by reorganization efforts.

Harley-Davidson police motorcycles headed for Washington, DC

National Police Week starts on Sunday, May 11 – and police officers are heading from southeast Wisconsin to Washington, D.C.

MPS lead crisis: Community leaders call for change outside clinic

Community leaders gathered outside North Division High School afternoon, calling for changes amid an ongoing MPS lead hazard crisis.

Free Water Safety Day at Milwaukee's Noyes Pool set for May 17, 2025

Milwaukee County Parks and partners Sigma Gamma Rho, and Safe Kids Wisconsin invite the community to a free Water Safety Day at Noyes Indoor Pool on Saturday, May 17.

Child trafficking: Milwaukee victim advocate shares what to look for

A Milwaukee man is accused of sexually assaulting two kids and trafficking one of them. An advocate for victims said it's part of a bigger issue.

Papal conclave 2025; no pope chosen, Milwaukee Catholics weigh in

With the conclave underway, Milwaukee Catholics are sharing their hopes while they watch and wait for the announcement of a new pope.

Racine police chase, fatal crash; man charged with reckless homicide

A Racine man is accused of reckless homicide, among other crimes, after a police chase led to a crash that killed a 72-year-old man last month.

Milwaukee man critically missing found safe

The Milwaukee Police Department requested the public's help to find critically missing 74-year-old William Lau.

Nikita Casap pleads not guilty to charges against him
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Nikita Casap, the teen charged in connection with the deaths of his mother and stepfather in the Village of Waukesha, pleaded not guilty to charges against him on Wednesday, May 7.

Waukesha death investigation; Nikita Casap pleads not guilty

The Waukesha teen charged in connection with the deaths of his mother and stepfather pleaded not guilty to the charges against him on May 7.