Finlayson power couple reshaped Black Milwaukee through medicine, money

Dr. William Finlayson delivered generations of Milwaukee babies and, with wife Edith, helped found North Milwaukee Bank after facing discrimination, thus expanding opportunity for Black residents.

Finlayson power couple reshaped Black Milwaukee
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Dr. William Finlayson delivered generations of Milwaukee babies and, with wife Edith, helped found North Milwaukee Bank after facing discrimination, thus expanding opportunity for Black residents.

Harley-Davidson ends annual Homecoming festival, returns to 5-year events

Harley-Davidson is ending its annual Homecoming festivals and returning to five-year celebrations, with the next milestone event planned for 2028 and a new Summerfest partnership.

Kenosha school threats; district approves metal detectors, safety measures

The Kenosha Unified School District will install metal detectors at all six high schools after recent gun-related arrests at Bradford High School, as parents call for stronger safety measures.

State of the Union address; Wisconsin political party leaders react

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union sparked sharp reactions in Wisconsin, with Republicans praising his economic record and Democrats condemning his policies and leadership.

Kenosha school threats; district approves safety measures
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The Kenosha Unified School District will install metal detectors at all six high schools after recent gun-related arrests at Bradford High School, as parents call for stronger safety measures.

Milwaukee Weather - Evening rain/snow, sun returns Wednesday

Clearing skies overnight with temperatures dropping into the teens to around 20 by sunrise. It will stay windy. Partly sunny, blustery and cool on Wednesday with highs in the upper 20s.

Milwaukee shooting Tuesday, 20th and Stark; 16-year-old wounded

A 16-year-old was shot during an attempted robbery near 20th and Stark in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Feb. 24, and was hospitalized with non-fatal injuries.

Steve Martin, Martin Short postpone Milwaukee show after family loss

Steve Martin and Martin Short’s Feb. 27 show at Milwaukee’s Miller High Life Theatre has been postponed, with tickets honored for a future date, following the death of Short’s daughter.

Milwaukee police officer charged with misconduct over Flock searches

Josue Ayala, an officer with the Milwaukee Police Department, is charged with misconduct after prosecutors say he used the Flock license plate system nearly 180 times for personal reasons while on duty.

Walworth County 'disturbance,' man charged with attempted homicide

A woman died at the scene of a Walworth County "disturbance" on Saturday. Nobody has been charged in her death, but a man is charged for a fight.

Mexico unrest delays flights to Milwaukee; families lean on prayer

The killing of the drug lord, El Mencho, has sparked unrest in Mexico and caused many flights throughout North America to be delayed.

West Milwaukee homicide Tuesday; 66-year-old woman dead, man arrested

A 66-year-old West Milwaukee woman is dead and a male suspect is in custody following a homicide investigation near 44th and Mitchell in West Milwaukee on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Fatal hit-and-run crash involving motorcyclist; Delafield man charged

A 63-year-old Delafield man now faces an amended criminal count of hit-and-run resulting in death, a felony, in connection with a crash that happened in June 2025.

2024 Milwaukee police chase, fatal crash; man sentenced to prison

A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to prison for the 2024 police chase and crash that killed a grandfather and seriously injured another person.

Wisconsin schools, teachers sue Legislature seeking more funding

A coalition of Wisconsin school districts, teachers' unions and others announced a lawsuit Tuesday against the state Legislature.

Aurora Health Care eases masking, visitor policies, here's why

All Aurora Health Care locations are lifting temporary masking and visitor restrictions beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

Lead screening in Milwaukee; CDC visit follows awarding of $400K grant

Staff from the CDC visited Milwaukee's Keefe Avenue School on Tuesday to meet with local partners and observe a free lead screening clinic in action.