Milwaukee warehouse fire, woman charged with misdemeanor
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Charges have just been filed in Wednesday night's five-alarm fire near 32nd and Hampton. Prosecutors charged 22-year-old Ellen Stevens with negligent handling of burning material, which is a misdemeanor.

Milwaukee home invasion stabbing, man accused appears in court

Milwaukee County prosecutors accuse a man of breaking into a home, creeping into a bedroom where a woman was sleeping and stabbing her boyfriend.

Milwaukee County budget deficit projected; $168 million by 2031

Milwaukee County could face a $168 million budget deficit, according to the county comptroller's new five-year forecast.

WI driver removes ‘road closed’ barrier; stuck in fresh concrete
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding motorists to never ignore or move "Road Closed" barriers. The warning comes after a motorist in Milwaukee County got their vehicle stuck in fresh concrete on the National Avenue on-ramp along I-894 on Tuesday, May 12. WisDOT released this highway camera video of the incident. 

PepsiCo expected to increase prices on small chip bags, report says

A new report says that PepsiCo will raise prices on some products after earlier price cuts boosted sales and helped regain customers.

Milwaukee fire: Woman charged, vacant warehouse destroyed

Prosecutors said a woman's cigarette is what sparked the five-alarm fire that destroyed a vacant warehouse on Milwaukee's north side Wednesday.

David Crowley to tailgate at Brewers game despite campaigning restriction

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will throw out the first pitch on Friday, as the Brewers host the L.A. Dodgers. His campaign planned a tailgate before the event, even though the Brewers prohibit campaigning on the grounds.

Milwaukee woman missing, last seen on May 14

The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a missing person report for 18-year-old Nahija Williams, who was last seen on May 14.

'Danny Go!' star Daniel Coleman announces death of 14-year-old son

Beloved children’s entertainer Daniel Coleman, known as Danny Go, is mourning the heartbreaking loss of his 14-year-old son, Isaac, after a battle with cancer.

Brewers unveil City Connect-inspired mural in West Allis: "The Launch"

The Milwaukee Brewers, along with West Allis mayor, and local artist Michael Cerda, revealed the first City Connect-inspired community mural, "The Launch."

Milwaukee Weather: Slight rain chances, warmer weekend ahead

Cool again Saturday with slight chances of rain, then gradually warming into the 80s by Memorial Day. There is also a chance of rain Sunday morning.

Wauwatosa retaining wall to be reinforced; work begins May 26

A contractor will begin work on Tuesday, May 26, to reinforce a deteriorating retaining wall in Wauwatosa. The work is located in the southwest quadrant of the Harwood pedestrian bridge.

Florida biologist awarded $485K settlement after firing tied to Charlie Kirk death post

The State of Florida will have to pay a former Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation employee nearly half a million dollars after she was fired for a social media post criticizing Charlie Kirk after his death. 

Wisconsin BBB: Support trustworthy veterans organizations

The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) urges you to donate to trustworthy veterans and military service organizations this Memorial Day weekend.

US still planning on $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, officials say

Taiwan officials said they didn't receive notice of a delay on its multi-billion-dollar U.S. arms package, amid a report that the massive weapons transfer is temporarily on hold to prioritize U.S. munitions needs for the war in Iran.

Hantavirus exposure risk may be higher than believed in parts of US, study finds

Researchers found unusually high hantavirus levels in rodents in this area, suggesting greater exposure risk in the surrounding agricultural communities.

Milwaukee warehouse fire; demolition underway, Hampton Avenue to reopen

Milwaukee officials provided an update on Friday, May 22, on the demolition of the warehouse structure near 32nd and Hampton that was destroyed by fire on Wednesday.

Rental assistance for unhoused: Milwaukee County Executive proposes $2.5M

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) want to reallocate $2.5 million in federal HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance to support unsheltered individuals.