Milwaukee police chase ends with crash, wanted suspect in custody

A Milwaukee police chase ended with a crash near 57th and Hampton that sent three people to a hospital on Friday morning, Feb. 21.

Child porn case, former West Bend elementary school worker sentenced

A former West Bend elementary school employee was sentenced to prison for child trafficking and possession of child pornography.

Kewaskum day care alleged child abuse; provider sentenced to probation

A Washington County judge sentenced Olivia Hafemann on Tuesday, Feb. 18 to one year probation after she pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge.

Wisconsin's Snap-on named title sponsor, INDYCAR weekend at Milwaukee Mile

Officials of Milwaukee Mile at Wisconsin State Fair Park announced on Friday, Feb. 21 that Snap-On will be the title sponsor of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES weekend.

Greenfield police chase, crash; Milwaukee driver arrested

Greenfield police arrested a 45-year-old Milwaukee man following a police chase and crash on Friday morning, Feb. 21.

Bobby Portis home burglary, Chilean nationals charged

Federal prosecutors charged Chilean nationals with burglarizing pro athletes' homes. That includes the River Hills home of Bucks star Bobby Portis.

SCHEELS store coming to Wauwatosa; opens at Mayfair in spring 2027

SCHEELS announced on Friday, Feb. 21 its new location at Mayfair in Wauwatosa. The sporting goods chain already has stores in Appleton and Eau Claire.

2025 Wisconsin's Best Burger Contest; nominate your favorite

The Wisconsin Beef Council is bringing its “Wisconsin's Best Burger Contest" back for a second year – and nominations start Friday, Feb. 21.

Milwaukee apartment fire; 3 rescued from balcony, 19 left homeless

Fire damaged an apartment building on Milwaukee's north side early Friday morning, Feb. 21 – and left 19 people without a home.

Wisconsin scam warnings for February 2025

The Wisconsin Division of Trade and Consumer Protection spoke to Contact 6 about three scams to watch out for in February.

MPS school resource officers, board approves funding motion

The Milwaukee school board approved a motion to authorize the necessary funding to comply with a judge's school resource officer order.

Racine County day care worker arrested for child porn

A Racine County day care worker has been fired after she was arrested Tuesday in a child pornography investigation.

Thiensville domestic incident; woman arrested for child abuse, more

The Thiensville Police Department said a woman was arrested for child abuse, child neglect and more after a domestic disturbance overnight.

Vehicles stuck in ice on Milwaukee's east side; Franklin and Pleasant

An entire block of vehicles parked near Pleasant Street and Franklin Place on Milwaukee's east side are frozen to the street.