Grantosa paraprofessional accused of striking child: criminal complaint

A 63-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of striking an 11-year-old child on a school bus outside Grantosa School on the city's northwest side.

Bay View High School teacher wins $100K national teaching prize

A Milwaukee Public Schools' teacher on Tuesday morning, Sept. 30 was recognized for teaching excellence by Harbor Freight Tools for Schools.

Glendale shooting near Shasta and Custer, woman critically injured

Glendale police were called out to the area of Shasta Drive and Custer Avenue late Monday night, Sept. 29 for a report of shots fired.

Milwaukee Weather: More warm weather ahead

A hint of patchy fog possible overnight with lows in the 50s by sunrise.Partly sunny on Wednesday with highs in the mid-70s inland, around 70 near the lake.Mostly sunny on Thursday with a high around 80 inland, mid-70s near the lake.Warming up with lots of sun Friday through the weekend with highs in the mid-80s and dew points in the upper 50s.

Microsoft Caledonia data center; crowd debates project, commission votes

Hundreds of residents filled Caledonia Village Hall on Monday night, Sept. 29, for a heated meeting over a proposed Microsoft data center.

Milwaukee fatal shooting; teen charged in girlfriend’s death, bond set

Milwaukee teen Javier Smith, 17, is charged with first-degree reckless homicide and weapon possession in the fatal shooting of his 15-year-old girlfriend, Azoria Jones, who was missing for more than a month.

Milwaukee fatal crash; driver in vehicle collides with motorcyclist

A motorcyclist is dead after a collision involving a vehicle near 52nd and Hampton in Milwaukee on Monday afternoon, Sept. 29.

Waukesha debates $160 trash fee amid rising costs, budget crunch

Waukesha is considering a $160 garbage and recycling fee that Mayor Shawn Reilly says would generate about $1.2 million, money the city needs as it faces ongoing financial challenges.

Union Grove purse theft leads to arrests of Ohio man, woman

A Columbus, Ohio man and woman are in police custody suspected of stealing purses from vehicles, and then using credit cards from those purses on purchases in Racine County.

Decapitated California sea lion: $20K reward issued

The National Marine Fisheries Service on Monday announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to a balding man with a hunting knife whom they say was observed decapitating a dead sea lion.

Four IEDs found in Grand Blanc Church shooter's pickup truck, ATF says

The ATF confirms four crude homemade IEDs were found in the pickup truck of the man who attacked and killed members of the Grand Blanc Township Church of Latter-Day Saints.

Milwaukee leaf, brush collection schedule for fall 2025

The Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) released the city's leaf and brush collection schedule on Monday, Sept. 29.

Milwaukee Brewers NLDS watch parties; dates, locations revealed

The Milwaukee Brewers are gearing up for the 2025 National League Division Series (NLDS) and fans are invited to join watch parties to cheer on the team.

Austin yogurt shop murders linked to known serial killer, rapist through DNA

After more than three decades, Austin police investigators on Monday identified a dead serial killer as the man they believe is responsible for the unsolved 1991 quadruple murder at an Austin yogurt shop.