Wisconsin Drug Take Back Day is April 25; find a site near you

Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25.

Milwaukee police search and dig through yard, garage of home
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Milwaukee police called in heavy construction equipment as they executed a search warrant on Milwaukee's north side on Monday, April 20.

Wisconsin utility disconnections resume; beware of scams

Wisconsin's moratorium on utility disconnections ended on April 15. Utilities can once again shut off heat services for people with unpaid bills. Scammers may take advantage of this change.

Waterford bowling league brings community together with inclusive design

A Waterford bowling league is bringing people of all abilities together, with more than 100 participants gathering weekly at an accessible River City Lanes facility.

More flooding for Summit neighborhood
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Summit residents are dealing with flooding again near Upper Nemahbin Lake, marking the second time since August that water has filled streets and yards in the area.

Summit flooding returns near lake; neighbors seek solutions

Summit residents are dealing with flooding again near Upper Nemahbin Lake, marking the second time since August that water has filled streets and yards in the area.

Milwaukee Weather: Big warm up on Tuesday

Mostly clear and chilly tonight. Temperatures holding steady in the low 40s with blustery southerly winds. Partly sunny and warmer on Tuesday with a high around 70. Cooler on Wednesday, especially near the lake with highs in the upper 50s lakeside, mid-60s far inland.

Milwaukee child found; police find his parents, alert canceled

The Milwaukee Police Department said a previously-reported lost child's parents have been located and thanked the public's assistance in the matter.

Milwaukee police scene near 15th and Hauser; garage searched
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There was a large police presence at the garage of a home near 15th and Hauser in Milwaukee on Monday, April 20, that involved a skid-steer loader and a DPW truck.

Menomonee Falls cat sanctuary seeks help after recent flooding

A Menomonee Falls cat sanctuary is seeking help after a second flood in less than a year damaged its basement, where founder Jennifer Alvarez cares for 30 special needs cats.

Menomonee Falls cat sanctuary seeks help after recent flooding
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A Menomonee Falls nonprofit that cares for dozens of special needs cats is asking for help after its basement flooded for the second time in less than a year.

Milwaukee County Zoo launches new entry, parking system Tuesday

The Milwaukee County Zoo is launching a new entry and parking system Tuesday, April 21, with free-flow arrival, QR code payments and license plate parking to improve traffic and safety.

Husband, wife accused of stealing $400K from masonic lodge
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Tyler and Katie Kristopeit of Muskego are accused of stealing nearly $500,000 from a former Whitefish Bay masonic lodge to fund luxury cars and personal expenses.

Ridglan Farms activists protest at capitol, political figures weigh in

Activists failed in their effort to remove 2,000 beagles from a controversial Wisconsin breeding farm. Now, they are entering the next phase of their campaign – the public relations battle.

Milwaukee police scene near 15th and Hauser; garage searched

Milwaukee police executed a search warrant at a north side home tied to a convicted killer, digging for hours with heavy equipment as the investigation continues.

Ridglan Farms activists protest at capitol, political figures weigh in
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Activists failed in their effort to remove 2,000 beagles from a controversial Wisconsin breeding farm over the weekend. But now, they are entering the next phase of their campaign – the public relations battle. 

Milwaukee police execute search warrant
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Milwaukee police executed a search warrant at a property near 15th and Congress. But plenty of questions remain.

Wisconsin husband, wife accused of stealing $400K from masonic lodge

The former treasurer of a now-closed suburban masonic lodge, and his wife, are accused of stealing nearly $500,000 and using it on personal expenses, including the purchase of a luxury car.

Teacher pay raises; Milwaukee Public Schools, teachers union deadlocked
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MTEA and MPS are deadlocked over the timing of a 2.63% raise, with the union demanding a July start and the district proposing January 2027.

Teacher pay raises; Milwaukee Public Schools, teachers union deadlocked

There is a fight over your tax money, and how much of it will go to Milwaukee teachers – and that fight heated up on Monday, April 20.