Milwaukee "brain drain;" city officials hope to keep talent in town

Why do you like Milwaukee? What makes you stay? Those were questions Milwaukee's mayor asked college students on Friday afternoon, Oct. 10 as part of an effort to keep talent in the 414.

Off-duty Milwaukee police shooting, video release procedure

Milwaukee police said a man attacked an off-duty officer and was killed. The man’s family initially said that couldn’t be true. Then they saw the video.

Brookfield fraudulent credit card use; electronics purchased at Target

The Brookfield Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify two people who they say were involved in fraudulent credit card use.

Party Animals bringing Banana Ball to Milwaukee June 2026

The Party Animals, one of the electric teams from the wildly popular Banana Ball Club League (BBCL), will take the field for a two-game series on June 6 and 7, 2026, at American Family Field.

Milwaukee County 54-hour southbound freeway closure: What to know

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has announced the final 54-hour freeway closure along I-894/41/43 in Milwaukee County will take place this weekend.

Bernie's Book Bank; Non-profit opening new processing center
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Jenna Renno, executive director of Bernie's Book Bank stops by Real Milwaukee to share more about the organization and their expansion.

Ronald Exantus updates: Kentucky felon jailed in Florida, days after early release

The Marion County Sheriff's Office shared new details on Friday morning about Ronald Exantus' arrest in Florida. Exantus was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 9, at a home in Marion County, Florida, for failing to register as a convicted felon within 48 hours after arriving in the state.

Wisconsin dog breeder sues activists, judge hears oral arguments

Ridglan Farms, a controversial Wisconsin beagle-breeding farm, said Dane4Dogs activists interfered with its business. Oral arguments were made Thursday.

Critically missing Milwaukee boy found safe

Milwaukee police say critically missing 10-year-old Julian Jackson-Smith was found safe Friday morning, Oct. 10.

Off-duty Milwaukee officer shooting captured on video, officials say

An off-duty Milwaukee police officer shot and killed a man. MPD said one thing about what happened, while family members of the deceased say the opposite.

Milwaukee Weather: Rain chances return on Friday

Increasing clouds overnight with temperatures in the 40s by sunrise.Light rain showers on Friday, especially in the morning.

White House disputes reports of new troops to middle east

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified Thursday that up to 200 troops will be tasked with monitoring the peace agreement in Israel and will work with other international forces on the ground.

Hartford police toilet paper students, homecoming prank payback

The Hartford Police Department dealt rolls of toilet-paper payback to students at last week's homecoming football game.