2025 Milwaukee crime numbers: homicides up, crime overall is down
Crime is down in Milwaukee, but homicides are up. So why is the city going in a different direction than the national trend?
Crime is down in Milwaukee, but homicides are up. So why is the city going in a different direction than the national trend?
Minneapolis ICE shooting; Wisconsin legal expert explains next steps
As the FBI leads the investigation into the fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting, Wisconsin legal experts explain what investigators will examine next and how the case could proceed.
As the FBI leads the investigation into the fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting, Wisconsin legal experts explain what investigators will examine next and how the case could proceed.
2025 Milwaukee crime numbers
Crime is down in Milwaukee, but homicides are up. So why is the city going in a different direction than the national trend?
Crime is down in Milwaukee, but homicides are up. So why is the city going in a different direction than the national trend?
Nikita Casap pleads guilty to 2025 killings
Nikita Casap pleaded guilty on Thursday to killing his mother and stepfather inside their village of Waukesha home.
Nikita Casap pleaded guilty on Thursday to killing his mother and stepfather inside their village of Waukesha home.
MPD officer shot during standoff, man sentenced
A Milwaukee man convicted of attempted homicide, among other crimes, tied to the shooting of a police officer and a standoff was sentenced to prison on Thursday.
A Milwaukee man convicted of attempted homicide, among other crimes, tied to the shooting of a police officer and a standoff was sentenced to prison on Thursday.
Wauwatosa house fire: 1 person taken to hospital, pet found dead
One person was hospitalized, and a pet was found dead, after a Wauwatosa house fire on Thursday morning, Jan. 8.
One person was hospitalized, and a pet was found dead, after a Wauwatosa house fire on Thursday morning, Jan. 8.
Cudahy police: Teen robbed at gunpoint over shoes, suspects arrested
Cudahy police said two people, suspected of robbing a teen at gunpoint Tuesday over a pair of shoes, have been arrested.
Cudahy police said two people, suspected of robbing a teen at gunpoint Tuesday over a pair of shoes, have been arrested.
Milwaukee police officer shot during standoff, man sentenced
A Milwaukee man convicted of attempted homicide and more tied to the shooting of a police officer and a standoff is due in court for sentencing.
A Milwaukee man convicted of attempted homicide and more tied to the shooting of a police officer and a standoff is due in court for sentencing.
West Milwaukee police chase ends in fatal crash, 19-year-old charged
A man has been criminally charged in connection to a West Milwaukee police chase that ended in a fatal crash back on Jan. 4, 2026.
A man has been criminally charged in connection to a West Milwaukee police chase that ended in a fatal crash back on Jan. 4, 2026.
Wisconsin DHS reaffirms childhood vaccine recommendations
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services affirmed its recommended childhood vaccine schedule after recent changes at the federal level.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services affirmed its recommended childhood vaccine schedule after recent changes at the federal level.
Purse reported stolen from Holy Hill recovered; most contents returned
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced that a purse reported stolen from Holy Hill has been successfully recovered.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced that a purse reported stolen from Holy Hill has been successfully recovered.
Milwaukee County Zoo closes aviary for foreseeable future
The Milwaukee County Zoo has closed the Herb & Nada Mahler Family Aviary for the foreseeable future due to a confirmed bird flu case in the parking lot.
The Milwaukee County Zoo has closed the Herb & Nada Mahler Family Aviary for the foreseeable future due to a confirmed bird flu case in the parking lot.
Franklin shots fired investigation, gunfire hit driver's windshield
The Franklin Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired that happened on Wednesday morning, Jan. 7.
The Franklin Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired that happened on Wednesday morning, Jan. 7.
Silver Alert canceled: Critically missing Milwaukee man found safe
The Milwaukee Police Department says 78-year-old Ezekiel Harris has been located safe.
The Milwaukee Police Department says 78-year-old Ezekiel Harris has been located safe.
Dodge County fatal crash; car strikes semi head-on in Town of Burnett
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office says the driver of a car crashed head-on into a semi in the Town of Burnett early on Thursday, Jan. 8, killing the car driver.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office says the driver of a car crashed head-on into a semi in the Town of Burnett early on Thursday, Jan. 8, killing the car driver.
Midwest Gaming Convention is back at Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee
The Midwest Gaming Convention is back for the next four days at the Ingleside Hotel.
The Midwest Gaming Convention is back for the next four days at the Ingleside Hotel.
Milwaukee stabbing near 40th and McKinley; 1 wounded, 1 arrested
One person was taken to the hospital after a stabbing in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Jan. 7.
One person was taken to the hospital after a stabbing in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Jan. 7.
Milwaukee fatal crash near 76th and Morgan; driver taken into custody
One person is dead following a crash at 76th and Morgan in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Jan. 7.
One person is dead following a crash at 76th and Morgan in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Jan. 7.
New Wisconsin bill targets surprise ground ambulance bills
In most cases, Americans are protected from surprise medical bills. In Wisconsin, ground ambulance rides are the notable exception.
In most cases, Americans are protected from surprise medical bills. In Wisconsin, ground ambulance rides are the notable exception.
New Wisconsin bill targets surprise ground ambulance bills
In most cases, Americans are protected from surprise medical bills. In Wisconsin, ground ambulance rides are the notable exception.
In most cases, Americans are protected from surprise medical bills. In Wisconsin, ground ambulance rides are the notable exception.