Waukesha County Courthouse threat; man accused, second time in months

For the second time in just a few months, a Milwaukee man is accused of making threats to “shoot up" the Waukesha County Courthouse.

Lake Express Ferry begins 2026 season on May 1; four daily crossings

The Lake Express Ferry will launch its 2026 travel season by providing high-speed ferry service between Milwaukee and Muskegon on Friday, May 1.

Kacey Musgraves coming to Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum on Sept. 11

Kacey Musgraves will bring her "Middle of Nowhere" Tour to Fiserv Forum on Sept. 11 with special guest Midland.

MPS students competing in 3D print shoe design competition

Milwaukee Public Schools students are getting creative with their kicks. Kids are competing in a 3D Shoe Printing Contest, sponsored by the AntetokounBros Deer District Store.

Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; 1 dead, 1 wounded

Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Tuesday, April 28 left one person dead and another wounded.

Teacher pay raises; Milwaukee Public Schools board approves increases

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved a 2.63% wage increase for MTEA employees, with raises in July and January, as MPS leaders say they are balancing pay with budget stability.

Child porn case, Racine middle school employee sentenced to prison

A Racine County judge sentenced Nicholas Wotnoske on Tuesday, April 28 to three years in prison plus an additional three years of extended supervision.

Pulaski Park stabbing; Milwaukee man charged, 13-year-old boy injured

A 21-year-old Milwaukee man is charged after a Pulaski Park stabbing injured a 13-year-old boy and another teen, with prosecutors alleging he attacked victims with a knife while out on bond.

Thomas Dambo sculpture coming to Mount Pleasant
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Mount Pleasant announces plans for a Thomas Dambo troll Sculpture. Wisconsin Live Desk talks with Village of Mount Pleasant about Wisconsin's second sculpture. 

Milwaukee storm damage: DPW crews field hundreds of service calls
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Milwaukee DPW crews are working 12-hour shifts to clear trees downed by recent high winds, prioritizing those blocking streets and threatening homes or vehicles.

Bodycam video released: Milwaukee police kill suspect after pursuit
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The Milwaukee Police Department released body camera and dash camera video Tuesday, April 28, of a fatal officer-involved shooting from earlier this month involving a suspect linked to a homicide investigation.

Menomonee Falls police investigate shots fired at Woodman’s gas station

Menomonee Falls police are investigating a shots fired incident at a Woodman’s gas station on Hwy 145 Tuesday, where no injuries were reported.

Milwaukee storm damage: DPW crews field hundreds of service calls

The Milwaukee Department of Public Works has been responding to hundreds of calls for uprooted trees throughout the city. Now, the cleanup is well underway.

Bodycam video released: Milwaukee police kill suspect after pursuit

The Milwaukee Police Department released body camera video from an April 13 officer-involved shooting tied to a homicide investigation, where a 31-year-old man was shot and killed.

Federal government sues Wisconsin, illegal sports betting case

The federal government is suing Wisconsin in response to the state's civil lawsuit against several predication markets like Crypto.com and Robinhood.

Milwaukee shooting at Villard and Hopkins; police seek to ID shooter

Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to identify and locate a suspect wanted in connection to a shooting that happened at Villard and Hopkins late on Monday, Feb. 16.

New Berlin crash, Milwaukee hit-and-run victim committed

A Milwaukee bartender, widely known after she was the victim of a hit-and-run, has been committed for intentionally causing a crash and hitting an officer.