Streets of Old Milwaukee museum event brings history to life
The Milwaukee Public Museum's Streets of Old Milwaukee will come to life one last time with its "Streets Alive!" event on Saturday, May 2.
The Milwaukee Public Museum's Streets of Old Milwaukee will come to life one last time with its "Streets Alive!" event on Saturday, May 2.
Nearly 20K Audi vehicles recalled over loose brake pedals
Nearly 20,000 Audi vehicles are being recalled over a brake defect that could increase crash risk. Here’s what drivers should know.
Nearly 20,000 Audi vehicles are being recalled over a brake defect that could increase crash risk. Here’s what drivers should know.
Milwaukee fatal hit-and-run; police arrest 17-year-old, seek others
Milwaukee police arrested one suspect, and are looking for others, after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Thursday morning, April 23.
Milwaukee police arrested one suspect, and are looking for others, after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Thursday morning, April 23.
Two-year fugitive found hiding in air vent, taken into custody
A fugitive on the run for nearly two years was arrested Monday in Moultrie, Georgia, after being found hiding in a floor air vent, authorities said.
A fugitive on the run for nearly two years was arrested Monday in Moultrie, Georgia, after being found hiding in a floor air vent, authorities said.
Fugitive accused of plotting mass shooting at New Orleans festival arrested in Florida
A North Carolina man who reportedly threatened a mass shooting in New Orleans has been arrested in Florida.
A North Carolina man who reportedly threatened a mass shooting in New Orleans has been arrested in Florida.
Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
Missing Hartland boy found safe: police
The Hartland Police Department says 9-year-old Gabriel Garcia has been found safe.
The Hartland Police Department says 9-year-old Gabriel Garcia has been found safe.
Port Milwaukee welcomes 1st cruise ship of 2026 season
Port Milwaukee welcomed the Viking Polaris on Thursday, April 23 – the first cruise ship to call on the city for the 2026 season.
Port Milwaukee welcomed the Viking Polaris on Thursday, April 23 – the first cruise ship to call on the city for the 2026 season.
Milwaukee shootings Thursday; 2 wounded, at least 1 dead
Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Thursday, April 23, left two people wounded and at least one person dead.
Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Thursday, April 23, left two people wounded and at least one person dead.
Admirals beat Moose behind Murray’s 42 saves
The Milwaukee Admirals beat the Manitoba Moose 4-1 in Game 1, as Matt Murray made 42 saves and the team built an early lead in the playoff opener.
The Milwaukee Admirals beat the Manitoba Moose 4-1 in Game 1, as Matt Murray made 42 saves and the team built an early lead in the playoff opener.
Car crashes into Milwaukee restaurant, severs gas line
A car crashed into a Milwaukee restaurant near 62nd and Fond du Lac on Wednesday, severing a gas line as fire crews shut off the supply and called We Energies to the scene.
A car crashed into a Milwaukee restaurant near 62nd and Fond du Lac on Wednesday, severing a gas line as fire crews shut off the supply and called We Energies to the scene.
Milwaukee area flooding; major projects planned to increase water storage
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is fast-tracking flood control projects after major storms, aiming to store more water in parks and nearly double capacity, though work will take years.
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is fast-tracking flood control projects after major storms, aiming to store more water in parks and nearly double capacity, though work will take years.
MMSD flood management improvement projects
A Milwaukee fire truck was destroyed in a crash with a suspected drunk driver on Wednesday, as Chief Aaron Lipski says the loss adds urgency to replacing the department’s aging fleet.
A Milwaukee fire truck was destroyed in a crash with a suspected drunk driver on Wednesday, as Chief Aaron Lipski says the loss adds urgency to replacing the department’s aging fleet.
Milwaukee Weather: Warmer Thursday, storms Friday morning
Mostly clear overnight with temperatures settling in the 40s. A warm front moves through on Thursday morning. Partly sunny with a high around 80 inland, mid-70s near the lake.
Mostly clear overnight with temperatures settling in the 40s. A warm front moves through on Thursday morning. Partly sunny with a high around 80 inland, mid-70s near the lake.
Milwaukee fatal crash killed 3; Trevon Loston sentenced to prison
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Trevon Loston to five-and-a-half years in prison associated with a crash that killed three members of a single family at 35th and Vliet in September 2025.
A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Trevon Loston to five-and-a-half years in prison associated with a crash that killed three members of a single family at 35th and Vliet in September 2025.
Map: The fastest-warming US states revealed
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary legal battle; zoo seeks case dismissal
Shalom Wildlife Zoo is asking a judge to throw out a zoning lawsuit after the Town of Farmington changed its code, while neighbors continue to challenge the permit.
Shalom Wildlife Zoo is asking a judge to throw out a zoning lawsuit after the Town of Farmington changed its code, while neighbors continue to challenge the permit.
Wisconsin living donor shares inspiring story of giving, recovery
It is Donate Life Month, and a Waukesha man wants you to know that you can lead a normal, healthy life after becoming a living organ donor.
It is Donate Life Month, and a Waukesha man wants you to know that you can lead a normal, healthy life after becoming a living organ donor.
'Sadistic online exploitation:' FBI warns of networks targeting kids
The FBI is urging parents and guardians to be vigilant about what their kids are doing online as “predators" use the internet to target and groom victims.
The FBI is urging parents and guardians to be vigilant about what their kids are doing online as “predators" use the internet to target and groom victims.
The Isobar | Record tornadoes in WI, IL
It has been one of the most volatile starts to April in Midwest history. Join Chief Meteorologists Rob Haswell (Milwaukee) and Emily Wahls (Chicago), alongside Stephanie Mead (Detroit), for an emergency-level recap of the record-breaking severe weather across the Great Lakes. In this episode, the team breaks down the staggering statistics: Illinois leading the nation with over 80 tornadoes, Wisconsin surpassing its monthly warning records in just two weeks, and Michigan facing critical flooding near the Sheboygan and Croton dams. We discuss the dangers of overnight tornadoes in Ann Arbor and Allen Park, the EF2 and EF3 damage in the Milwaukee suburbs, and the tragic reality of lightning strikes. Beyond the storms, we address "Warning Fatigue" and how to stay prepared when the sirens won't stop. Plus, we celebrate some big personal news for Emily and look ahead to the beautiful "Flower Day" traditions in Detroit and the butterfly tulips of Chicago.
It has been one of the most volatile starts to April in Midwest history. Join Chief Meteorologists Rob Haswell (Milwaukee) and Emily Wahls (Chicago), alongside Stephanie Mead (Detroit), for an emergency-level recap of the record-breaking severe weather across the Great Lakes. In this episode, the team breaks down the staggering statistics: Illinois leading the nation with over 80 tornadoes, Wisconsin surpassing its monthly warning records in just two weeks, and Michigan facing critical flooding near the Sheboygan and Croton dams. We discuss the dangers of overnight tornadoes in Ann Arbor and Allen Park, the EF2 and EF3 damage in the Milwaukee suburbs, and the tragic reality of lightning strikes. Beyond the storms, we address "Warning Fatigue" and how to stay prepared when the sirens won't stop. Plus, we celebrate some big personal news for Emily and look ahead to the beautiful "Flower Day" traditions in Detroit and the butterfly tulips of Chicago.