2025 Milwaukee crime numbers
Crime is down in Milwaukee, but homicides are up. So why is the city going in a different direction than the national trend?
Crime is down in Milwaukee, but homicides are up. So why is the city going in a different direction than the national trend?
Nikita Casap pleads guilty to 2025 killings
Nikita Casap pleaded guilty on Thursday to killing his mother and stepfather inside their village of Waukesha home.
Nikita Casap pleaded guilty on Thursday to killing his mother and stepfather inside their village of Waukesha home.
MPD officer shot during standoff, man sentenced
A Milwaukee man convicted of attempted homicide, among other crimes, tied to the shooting of a police officer and a standoff was sentenced to prison on Thursday.
A Milwaukee man convicted of attempted homicide, among other crimes, tied to the shooting of a police officer and a standoff was sentenced to prison on Thursday.
Wauwatosa house fire: 1 person taken to hospital, pet found dead
One person was hospitalized, and a pet was found dead, after a Wauwatosa house fire on Thursday morning, Jan. 8.
One person was hospitalized, and a pet was found dead, after a Wauwatosa house fire on Thursday morning, Jan. 8.
Cudahy police: Teen robbed at gunpoint over shoes, suspects arrested
Cudahy police said two people, suspected of robbing a teen at gunpoint Tuesday over a pair of shoes, have been arrested.
Cudahy police said two people, suspected of robbing a teen at gunpoint Tuesday over a pair of shoes, have been arrested.
Milwaukee police officer shot during standoff, man sentenced
A Milwaukee man convicted of attempted homicide and more tied to the shooting of a police officer and a standoff is due in court for sentencing.
A Milwaukee man convicted of attempted homicide and more tied to the shooting of a police officer and a standoff is due in court for sentencing.
New vehicle sales expected to decline in 2026; here's why
A new outlook from Cox Automotive projects that new vehicle sales are expected to slow.
A new outlook from Cox Automotive projects that new vehicle sales are expected to slow.
West Milwaukee police chase ends in fatal crash, 19-year-old charged
A man has been criminally charged in connection to a West Milwaukee police chase that ended in a fatal crash back on Jan. 4, 2026.
A man has been criminally charged in connection to a West Milwaukee police chase that ended in a fatal crash back on Jan. 4, 2026.
Content creator Trisha Paytas considers 2026 congressional bid
YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.
YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.
Pilot who safely landed Alaska Airlines jet after door blowout says Boeing tried to make him a ‘scapegoat’
Brandon Fisher seeks $10M in damages, alleging aircraft manufacturer tried to shift blame.
Brandon Fisher seeks $10M in damages, alleging aircraft manufacturer tried to shift blame.
ICE officer who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis identified
The ICE officer who fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday has been identified as Jonathan Ross, who was the same officer who was dragged 50 yards in Bloomington back in June 2025.
The ICE officer who fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday has been identified as Jonathan Ross, who was the same officer who was dragged 50 yards in Bloomington back in June 2025.
Wisconsin DHS reaffirms childhood vaccine recommendations
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services affirmed its recommended childhood vaccine schedule after recent changes at the federal level.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services affirmed its recommended childhood vaccine schedule after recent changes at the federal level.
New study reveals the US airports where you need to arrive the earliest to avoid travel stress- See the list
When it comes to air travel, passengers need to take into account how early they should arrive at the airport taking into account parking, passenger volume, and security wait times. A new study reveals the U.S. airports where passengers need to arrive at the earliest to avoid trip disruptions.
When it comes to air travel, passengers need to take into account how early they should arrive at the airport taking into account parking, passenger volume, and security wait times. A new study reveals the U.S. airports where passengers need to arrive at the earliest to avoid trip disruptions.
These are the best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2026
A new study is listing the best markets for first-time homebuyers based on factors including affordability, availability, amenities and economic health.
A new study is listing the best markets for first-time homebuyers based on factors including affordability, availability, amenities and economic health.
Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela
The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.
The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.
Purse reported stolen from Holy Hill recovered; most contents returned
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced that a purse reported stolen from Holy Hill has been successfully recovered.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced that a purse reported stolen from Holy Hill has been successfully recovered.
Milwaukee County Zoo closes aviary for foreseeable future
The Milwaukee County Zoo has closed the Herb & Nada Mahler Family Aviary for the foreseeable future due to a confirmed bird flu case in the parking lot.
The Milwaukee County Zoo has closed the Herb & Nada Mahler Family Aviary for the foreseeable future due to a confirmed bird flu case in the parking lot.
NASA: Space station crew to return to Earth earlier than planned following medical issue
NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.
NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.
Franklin shots fired investigation, gunfire hit driver's windshield
The Franklin Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired that happened on Wednesday morning, Jan. 7.
The Franklin Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired that happened on Wednesday morning, Jan. 7.
Shooting outside Salt Lake City LDS church leaves at least 2 dead, 6 injured: police
The mass shooting took place while people gathered at the church for a memorial service on Wednesday night.
The mass shooting took place while people gathered at the church for a memorial service on Wednesday night.



















