Summerfest 2026: Singer-songwriter Alex Warren slated for July 3

Summerfest announced on Friday, Nov. 14, that Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren will take the stage at the Big Gig on July 3, 2026.

Town of Grafton structure collapse at construction site, 3 injured

Three people were injured when the roof of a building partially collapsed at a construction site in Grafton on Friday, Nov. 14.

Milwaukee County Parks suicide prevention signs; message of help, hope

Milwaukee County has installed suicide prevention signs in county parks across the community. The hope is the signs will help anyone in crisis find help.

West Allis Central High School early dismissal, threats called into police

Students and staff were dismissed early from West Allis Central High School out of an “abundance of caution" following threats called into the West Allis Police Department on Friday, Nov. 14.

Quick & easy pepper steak: recipe
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Ying Stoller, owner of Ying's Kitchen, joins Real Milwaukee to share a recipe for pepper steak.

Mequon police: Burglary trends identified, shared with agencies

Mequon police shared with other police agencies on Wednesday, Nov. 12, trends their investigators identified among recent burglaries in the city.

Rust-Oleum Transformations
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Rust-Oleum Art Director and DIY Expert Lindee Katdare shares a product that'll help transform a room without the cost of a remodeling project.

Lost & Found in Cleveland
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"Lost & Found in Cleveland" is in theaters now! Gino talked with the cast.

Wisconsin seat belt use report: 94% of drivers in state buckle up

Friday, Nov. 14 is National Seat Belt Day and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Division of Wisconsin State Patrol are reporting record-high seat belt use in the state.

Boys & Girls Clubs celebrates newly restored basketball court

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 14 to celebrate the newly restored #ConnaughtonCourt at the Don & Sallie Davis Club.

Wisconsin warns about utility scams, data breaches in November 2025

A Wisconsin winter is dangerous without heat. Now, state officials are warning consumers that scammers may pose as utility providers and make threatening calls.

Whitefish Bay dad's TikTok antics go viral
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A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.

Meta Beaver Dam data center breaks ground, residents question transparency

Meta began construction on a $1 billion data center in Beaver Dam on Wednesday, earning support from state leaders but skepticism from residents who say they were excluded and worry about environmental impacts.

MPS student attacked; father demands accountability, 13-year-old arrested

A Milwaukee father says the system failed his 13-year-old son after the boy was attacked with glass at Rufus King Middle School on Wednesday, while MPS disputed claims of delayed medical care and police arrested the 13-year-old suspect.

Wisconsin dad's TikTok antics go viral, racking up millions of views

A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.

Milwaukee Weather: Sunny and warmer with 60s on the way

Mostly clear overnight with temperatures in the 30s by sunrise. Mostly sunny and warmer on Friday with a high around 60. Windy and warm on Saturday with a few rain showers possible. Highs in the mid-60s.

Milwaukee shootings Thursday; 1 dead, 2 injured

At least one person is dead and two others were injured in different shootings in Milwaukee on Thursday, Nov. 13.

3 Waukesha School District schools closed or sold
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The School District of Waukesha will see a major shakeup at the end of the school year. That is because the Board of Education voted to close or sell schools on Wednesday night, Nov. 12, to help with declining enrollment.