Milwaukee County Traveling Beer Garden; season kicks off at Wilson Park

Milwaukee County's Traveling Beer Garden season is officially underway. Beer will be flowing at Wilson Park on Wednesday, May 13 – the first of 11 stops in 2026. 

Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; 2 wounded

Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shootings on Tuesday, May 12 that left two people wounded. 

Milwaukee hit-and-run: Pedestrian killed, driver arrested

Milwaukee police located the driver and car involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Monday night.

Oscar's Frozen Custard in Waukesha reopens after fire destroyed shop

Oscar's Frozen Custard officially reopened in Waukesha on Tuesday, 18 months after fire destroyed the business on Moreland Boulevard.

Kenosha County crash seriously injures sisters, woman charged

A 19-year-old woman is accused of driving drunk and high when she caused a fiery, head-on crash in Kenosha County that seriously injured two sisters.

Ridglan Farms beagles: HAWS in Waukesha welcomes two dozen dogs

The Humane Animal Welfare Society welcomed two dozen beagles, recently freed from Ridglan Farms, at its Waukesha shelter on Tuesday.

Milwaukee shooting: Sheriff’s office employee killed, charges filed

A Milwaukee man is accused of shooting and killing Dennis Johnson, a public safety officer with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

New Milwaukee mural on south side to celebrate community

A new mural is nearing completion near 18th and Lincoln on Milwaukee's south side. It features prominent buildings, including American Family Field.

Waukesha County Technical College AI associate degree, 1st grads

When Waukesha County Technical College launched its artificial intelligence associate degree program, AI as we know it was still in its infancy. Now, a milestone has been celebrated on campus.

Ozaukee County fatal wrong-way crash: Judge statement, sentencing
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The judge in the Ozaukee County wrong-way fatal crash case against Ace Vue issued a statement prior to handing down her sentence to Vue. 

Wisconsin budget deal debate, finance committee advances proposal

The Wisconsin Legislature's finance committee voted to advance a bipartisan budget that would send a rebate to taxpayers and boost money for schools.

Ozaukee County fatal wrong-way crash: Ace Vue statement to court
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Milwaukee resident Ace Vue spoke to the court prior to bein sentenced in connection with the May 2025 wrong-way crash that killed two people and injured a third. 

UWM Kenilworth apartments sexual assault, man sentenced to prison

A Wisconsin man, convicted of sexually assaulting a woman inside a UW-Milwaukee housing facility, has now been sentenced to prison.

Ozaukee County fatal wrong-way crash, Ace Vue sentenced

A Milwaukee man convicted in the wrong-way crash in Ozaukee County that killed an Oostburg couple and left their daughter seriously injured was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Wisconsin DNR recruiting wardens for 2027 class; how to apply

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for conservation warden positions statewide. The application period ends May 14.

Menomonee Falls CVS retail theft; $300+ worth of merchandise stolen

Menomonee Falls police are asking for help identifying two suspects accused of stealing more than $300 worth of merchandise from a CVS pharmacy.

Dr. William Finlayson, trailblazing Milwaukee physician, dies at 101

Dr. William Finlayson, one of the first Black physicians to practice medicine in Milwaukee hospitals, died on Monday, May 11 at 101 years old, a news release says.

Milwaukee fight leads to man's death; 65-year-old turns himself in

Milwaukee police say a 71-year-old died after a physical fight broke out near 104th and Hampton on Monday afternoon, May 11.

Missing Brown Deer teen found safe: police

The Brown Deer Police Department needs your help in finding a missing teenager, 14-year-old Ma’kya Jackson.