MPS 'excesses' 181 academics office positions in reorganization efforts

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius said 181 academic office roles will be impacted by reorganization efforts.

Harley-Davidson police motorcycles headed for Washington, DC

National Police Week starts on Sunday, May 11 – and police officers are heading from southeast Wisconsin to Washington, D.C.

MPS lead crisis: Community leaders call for change outside clinic

Community leaders gathered outside North Division High School afternoon, calling for changes amid an ongoing MPS lead hazard crisis.

Free Water Safety Day at Milwaukee's Noyes Pool set for May 17, 2025

Milwaukee County Parks and partners Sigma Gamma Rho, and Safe Kids Wisconsin invite the community to a free Water Safety Day at Noyes Indoor Pool on Saturday, May 17.

Child trafficking: Milwaukee victim advocate shares what to look for

A Milwaukee man is accused of sexually assaulting two kids and trafficking one of them. An advocate for victims said it's part of a bigger issue.

Papal conclave 2025; no pope chosen, Milwaukee Catholics weigh in

With the conclave underway, Milwaukee Catholics are sharing their hopes while they watch and wait for the announcement of a new pope.

Racine police chase, fatal crash; man charged with reckless homicide

A Racine man is accused of reckless homicide, among other crimes, after a police chase led to a crash that killed a 72-year-old man last month.

Milwaukee man critically missing found safe

The Milwaukee Police Department requested the public's help to find critically missing 74-year-old William Lau.

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in beating death of Tyre Nichols

Three of the five Memphis officers who beat Tyre Nichols to death after he fled a traffic stop were acquitted on murder, assault, kidnapping and misconduct charges.

Nikita Casap pleads not guilty to charges against him
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Nikita Casap, the teen charged in connection with the deaths of his mother and stepfather in the Village of Waukesha, pleaded not guilty to charges against him on Wednesday, May 7.

Waukesha death investigation; Nikita Casap pleads not guilty

The Waukesha teen charged in connection with the deaths of his mother and stepfather pleaded not guilty to the charges against him on May 7.

Racine drug investigation, man charged with dozens of felonies

A Racine man is now charged with dozens of felonies after a months-long drug investigation. There are 66 total charges filed against him.

Green Bay On Draft: Only In Wisconsin

The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay drew a crowd nearly six times the size of the host city itself.

Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC

A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.

New Berlin crash; driver hits utility pole, arrested for OWI

A 31-year-old New Berlin man was arrested on Tuesday, May 6 for OWI following a single-vehicle crash. It happened shortly before 11 p.m. near Calhound Road and Lincoln Avenue.

Dodge County stalking threat investigation; Milwaukee woman arrested

The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office announced it recently investigated threats made toward employees of the Waupun Correctional Institution and other people associated with the institution.