Sturtevant shots-fired incident, vehicle theft; 18-year-old arrested

An 18-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested in Sturtevant following a vehicle theft and shots-fired incident early Thursday morning, April 9.

ICE officers fired on California man first before he drove away: attorney

The man shot by ICE officers in Patterson, Calif., told his attorney in very clear terms that he was "never ever" in a gang and fled the scene along I-5 because he was fired upon first by federal immigration agents before he was seen reversing his car and fleeing the scene.

Six Flags Great America to celebrate 50th anniversary season

Six Flags Great America is gearing up for the 2026 season to open on April 25 – and the theme park will be celebrating “50 years of thrills, family fun and unforgettable memories."

Mail theft, money laundering scheme; Milwaukee man charged

Milwaukee County prosecutors accuse a man of stealing checks out of the mail for months, part of a scheme to steal and launder more than $100,000.

Milwaukee Career & Resource Fair at City Hall set for April 18, 2026

The City of Milwaukee announced its 2026 Career and Resource Fair will take place at City Hall (200 E. Wells Street) on Saturday, April 18.

Milwaukee Fieldhouse Flats groundbreaking; apartments at Deer District

A groundbreaking was held for Fieldhouse Flats, a $110 million mixed-use development and workforce housing project at the corner of N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue and Juneau Avenue in Milwaukee.

Stocks slip, oil prices nudge back up with Middle East truce in doubt

The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to pressure global markets. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, stock indices dipped during early trading while crude oil prices began an upward climb.

Sexual assault, shot fired at Milwaukee Intermodal Station; 1 in custody

Milwaukee police say a man is in custody after a sexual assault at the Milwaukee Intermodal Station on Thursday, April 9, where security fired a shot as commuters waited for a Chicago train.

Atlantic hurricane season 2026: Here's Colorado State University's tropical forecast

The start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is less than two months away, and Colorado State University has released its first forecast for the upcoming season.

Ousted AG Bondi declines Epstein deposition, but lawmakers say subpoena still holds

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not sit for a planned deposition before the House Oversight Committee as part of its probe into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the panel’s Republican majority said Wednesday. 

MICHELIN Guide expands to Milwaukee
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VISIT Milwaukee announced on Wednesday that Michelin Guide will expand into the American Great Lakes, placing Milwaukee on the global map of world-class dining.

Vietnam War veteran unable to access U-Haul unit after fire
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Walker’s Point U-Haul tenants say a second fire left elevators down and access limited, raising concerns about damaged belongings and when customers can retrieve items.