Barca Announces Run For Congress, Challenging Steil
Peter Barca, a Democrat, stepped down as secretary of Wisconsin’s Department of Revenue earlier this month.
Apr 18th, 2024
Homicides in Milwaukee Down Nearly 50% in 2 Years
Numbers continue to decline since pandemic but officials say more work still needed.
Apr 17th, 2024
Maxwell Anderson Charged With Homicide In Missing Person-Found Leg Case
Anderson was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse and arson
Apr 12th, 2024
We Energies Oak Creek Natural Gas Plant Will Be Running by 2028
Will replace coal-fired facility. Critics note it will release large amounts of methane.
Apr 9th, 2024
Milwaukee Election Official Guilty of Election Fraud
Jury finds Kimberly Zapata guilty of a felony. Sentencing will take place on May 2.
Mar 21st, 2024
Milwaukee Election Official Testifies in Defense of Accused Worker
Kimberly Zapata, on trial for election fraud, was a 'whistleblower,' her attorney says.
Mar 20th, 2024
Trial Underway for Former Milwaukee Official Charged With Election Fraud
Opening statements were Monday for trial of Kimberly Zapata.
Mar 19th, 2024
RNC Closed Hispanic Center in Milwaukee
Closed in 2022, hasn't reopened since. Republicans closing centers focused on minority voters across the U.S.
Mar 18th, 2024
UWM Will Close Waukesha Campus in 2025
Announcement cites declining enrollment, will mean layoffs of staff and faculty.
Mar 11th, 2024
We Energies Will Spend $335 Million on Microsoft Development
No Public Service Commission approval needed because project is on Foxconn land
Mar 6th, 2024
Lights, Camera, Tax Breaks
Bipartisan bill would revive state tax incentives for film, TV productions shot in Wisconsin.
Mar 4th, 2024
At Waukesha Visit, Jill Biden Calls Trump ‘Dangerous to Women’
First Lady discussed abortion rights on her fourth visit to the state since August.
Mar 4th, 2024
Narcan-Resistant ‘Tranq’ Linked To 1 in 5 of Milwaukee’s Overdose Deaths
And the rate has doubled in early 2024. Xylazine is commonly mixed with fentanyl.
Feb 29th, 2024
Milwaukee County Honors Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips
Barrier-shattering Phillips would have turned 100 on Sunday.
Feb 17th, 2024
Bill Would Require Breathalyzers For Convicted Drunk Drivers
Sen. Chris Larson has introduced a similar measure 7 times
Feb 16th, 2024
Here Come the Cicadas
For first time since Thomas Jefferson was president, two rare broods of cicadas will emerge at same time. It could get loud.
Feb 12th, 2024
Milwaukee Officials Urge Ambulance Policy Changes After Woman’s Death
Unanimous Common Council measure calls for future operating procedure updates.
Feb 6th, 2024
Proposal Would Expand Silver Alert System To Include Children
Bill is backdoor way to expand Amber Alert system to support finding missing children.
Feb 2nd, 2024
Paramedics Never Left Ambulance to Look for Woman Who Froze to Death
Paramedics were on the scene for around 7 minutes, CEO says
Jan 30th, 2024
Fire Department Reviewing 911 Calls After Women Falls on Ice, Dies
Report says Milwaukee's 911 call system can lead to 'delays and frustration for the caller.'
Jan 27th, 2024
Bucks GM Says Griffin Was Fired In Move To ‘Maximize The Talent’
Management declines to comment on reports they will hire veteran coach Doc Rivers
Jan 25th, 2024
Kamala Harris Comes To Waukesha
The first stop on vice-president's 'Fight for Reproductive Freedoms' tour is a speech in Waukesha County.
Jan 23rd, 2024
No More Humorous Highway Signs
New federal DOT manual bars them, saying witty safety messages can be misunderstood.
Jan 18th, 2024
The Herb Kohl Way
"Living a life full of good deeds and service.' Hundreds gathered to honor US Senator and Bucks owner.
Jan 13th, 2024
Federal Government Investigating Civil Rights Complaint About I-94 Expansion
Groups oppose plan to expand, but not rebuild highway through Milwaukee's West Side.
Jan 11th, 2024
Milwaukee Homicides Drop 21% in 2023, But Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
For the first time in four years, Milwaukee doesn't set new record high.
Jan 4th, 2024
Vacant Lots Becoming Public Healing Spaces
City of Milwaukee program has found broad support from neighbors.
Dec 28th, 2023
Wisconsin Communities Get Federal Funds for Street Safety
$11 million for eight local governments, including $4 million for Milwaukee.
Dec 19th, 2023
Governor Signs Brewers Subsidy Agreement At American Family Field
Now Brewers must finalize lease with reconfigured stadium district.
Dec 5th, 2023
Deputy Secretary of Commerce Visits With Milwaukee Latino Leaders
Council President Pérez leads roundtable discussion at City Hall.
Nov 30th, 2023
Mount Pleasant Approves Microsoft Deal on Foxconn Land
Tech company will buy 1,000 acres. Racine County Board must sill approve deal.
Nov 28th, 2023
Mount Pleasant Deal With Microsoft Has No Public Subsidies
And no infrastructure. And would help village pay off Foxconn TIF district.
Nov 14th, 2023
Could Brewers ‘Sea of Parking’ Lots Be Developed?
Bucks, Packers have built restaurants, hotel, apartments. Brewers urged to do the same.
Nov 13th, 2023
Milwaukee Seeks Change In State Law To Fight Reckless Driving
Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs Alderman Lamont Westmoreland's proposal, calls for legislative action.
Nov 6th, 2023
Police Chief Injured In Car Crash Leaving Reckless Driving Press Conference
Chief Jeffrey Norman's vehicle struck by truck.
Nov 6th, 2023
EPA Giving Milwaukee $17 Million For Sewer Project
Relocating lakefront sewer overflow part of much larger environmental cleanup project.
Nov 2nd, 2023
Mayor Calls For Action on Gun Laws
Though homicides down 20% this year, non-fatal shootings are up. Guns a key part of problem, Johnson says.
Oct 25th, 2023
After 7 Cyclist Deaths In 2022, Will More Protected Bike Lanes Help?
Milwaukee is seeing an increase in bicyclist and pedestrian injuries and deaths.
Oct 12th, 2023
State Officials “More Than Likely” To Reduce Local Contribution To Ballpark Subsidy
City and county would otherwise be forced to pick up $200 million of $600 million tab, cut services.
Oct 6th, 2023
Historic Frank Lloyd Wright House For Sale
East Side's Frederick C. Bogk House is on National Register of Historic Places.
Oct 4th, 2023
County’s Homeless Population Rises
Milwaukee, a national leader in reducing problem, saw an increase last year.
Oct 2nd, 2023
Black City Residents Still More Likely to Be Stopped, Frisked by Police
Report finds Black drivers 4.5 times more likely to get stopped than white drivers.
Sep 26th, 2023
MPS Hopeful New Filters Will Keep Water Safe
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions donates $2.2 million dollars in water filtration systems to schools.
Aug 29th, 2023
Kaul Announces Funding for Office of School Safety
Attorney General reallocates federal ARPA dollars to provide temporary funding.
Aug 17th, 2023
Program Aims To Help Inmates Avoid Opioid Addiction After Release
Behind The Walls operates from within Milwaukee's Community Reintegration Center.
Aug 17th, 2023
Mayor Johnson Hosts 2,000 Kids at Brewers Game
Part of Safer City MKE initiative, partnership with Neighborhood House of Milwaukee, Brewers Community Foundation.
Aug 10th, 2023
Former Gov. Scott Walker Says Overturning Act 10 Would Set ‘Horrible Precedent’
Walker says newly-liberal court shouldn't touch his signature policy measure.
Aug 9th, 2023
VP Kamala Harris Visits Wisconsin To Tout Nokia Bringing 200 Jobs To State
New jobs are a result of "Bidenomics" says VP at event with Secretary of Commerce, Sen. Baldwin.
Aug 3rd, 2023
14% of Shooting Victims in Milwaukee This Year Are Under The Age of 17
Percentage has nearly doubled. Police attribute issue to easy access to guns.
Aug 3rd, 2023
Cardinal Stritch Campus Sold for $24 Million
Purchased by Ramirez Family Foundation, which runs St. Augustine Preparatory Academy.
Jul 26th, 2023
West Allis Fire Department Offering Medication to Prevent Overdoses
Will offer people buprenorphine, approved by FDA to treat opioid use disorders.
Jul 26th, 2023
Evers Vetoed Funding for Republican National Convention
GOP legislators gave Milwaukee tourism bureau $10 million for 2024 convention.
Jul 7th, 2023
Wisconsin Officials Urge Fireworks Safety On Fourth of July
Dry conditions call for more caution, state fire officials stress.
Jul 4th, 2023
State’s Pedestrian Deaths Rise By 50%
2022 was Wisconsin's worst year since 1981. Report cites dangerous driving and larger heavier vehicles as factors.
Jun 24th, 2023
City’s Homicides, Shootings Down in 2023
But more progress needed said MPD Assistant Chief Nicole Waldner. 'There's just too many guns.'
Jun 14th, 2023
Will Common Council Approve Sales Tax?
State deal requires two-thirds vote of council. Seven of 15 members have expressed concerns.
Jun 13th, 2023
Labor Leaders, Politicians Rally To Keep Master Lock in Milwaukee
400 workers will otherwise lose their job following surprise announcement.
Jun 1st, 2023
City Program Seeks to Get Kids Off the Streets
"Safer City MKE" offers camping trips, city tours, art classes and more.
May 31st, 2023
Survey of Wisconsin High Schoolers Finds Increase In Depression, Screen Time
50% report having anxiety, 33% depression. Recreational use of digital devices growing.
May 26th, 2023
MLB Commissioner Expresses Confidence In Brewers Subsidy Agreement
Comments come as fight over funding American Family Field repairs and upgrades heats up.
May 26th, 2023
Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility
Replacing We Energies would lead to lower rates and fewer power outages, they declare.
May 16th, 2023
Vos Doubles Down On Sales Tax Referendum
Milwaukee would get sales tax, but only if voters approve it in referendum.
May 6th, 2023
Low Pay Causes Shortage of Public Defenders, Prosecutors
Paid far less than private attorneys, WPF study finds, causing shortages across state.
May 2nd, 2023
New Froedtert, MCW Program Will Treat Veterans, First Responders
$12.5 million donation from national nonprofit will fund treatment of traumatic brain injuries.
May 1st, 2023
Johnson Calls For Abortion Referendum
'I have a hard time believing people would allow abortion past about 12 weeks.'
Apr 25th, 2023
Former Wisconsin Parole Commission, Racine Alderman Charged With Felonies
John Tate II is alleged to have used Racine position for his own improper benefit.
Apr 21st, 2023
Amid National Decline, Milwaukee Little League is Booming
Leaders say Beckum Stapleton Little League's ties to Black community have helped it to succeed
Apr 21st, 2023
Microsoft Will Pay $50 Million For Mount Pleasant Data Center Site
Some of the money will go to Foxconn.
Apr 20th, 2023
The Rise of Non-Alcoholic Bars
Bars in Milwaukee, Racine, La Crosse offer a new experience for the 'drunkest' state in the nation.
Apr 18th, 2023
Milwaukee Could Benefit From DNC in Chicago
Visit Milwaukee hopes for side tourism to this city by Democratic convention goers.
Apr 15th, 2023
Millennial Homeownership in Milwaukee Up 157% in Five Years
Third-fastest growth in U.S., behind only Richmond, Virginia, and Las Vegas.
Apr 11th, 2023
Northside House Fire Kills Three Overnight
Seven people have died in house fires in Milwaukee so far this year.
Mar 29th, 2023
Microsoft Data Center Proposed for Foxconn Land
Mount Pleasant seeking other tenants. Not clear how many jobs this plan would create.
Mar 29th, 2023
Three Transgender Women Killed In Milwaukee in Nine Months
Local LGBTQ+ community leaders concerned about trend echoing national data.
Mar 4th, 2023
Gov. Evers Proposes $5 Million To Advance Bronzeville Center for the Arts
Nonprofit group pursuing $55 million project for King Drive and North Ave.
Mar 2nd, 2023
Portion of Bayshore Parking Garage Collapses
No injuries as suburban shopping center sees multiple floors of concrete fall.
Feb 23rd, 2023
Officer Shoots, Kills 31-Year-Old Man
Video posted on social media Tuesday shows officers allegedly dragging the victim's body.
Feb 22nd, 2023
Mayor Johnson’s Plan to Nearly Double Milwaukee’s Population
Hopes to grow city's population from 577,222 to 1 million. How will he do it?
Feb 22nd, 2023
Hundreds Attend Funeral For Police Officer
Slain officer Peter Jerving served with the Milwaukee Police Department for 4 years.
Feb 14th, 2023
Local Officials Hope Lawsuit Settlement Funds Can Reduce Drug Overdoses
644 overdose deaths in county in 2021. 'We're finally getting some resources.'
Feb 13th, 2023
Former Foxconn Employee Alleges Company Commits Wage Theft
Company is alleged to be altering time sheets.
Feb 10th, 2023
Milwaukee a Leader on Helping Homeless But Still Needs More Housing
County has fewest unsheltered homeless people per capita in US, but numbers growing.
Feb 2nd, 2023
State Has Severe Workforce Housing Shortage
Suburbs often unaffordable for their workers. Waukesha County has worst shortage.
Feb 1st, 2023
NBA ‘Michael Jordan’ MVP Trophy Made in Milwaukee
New trophy manufactured by Vanguard Sculpture Services on city's North Side.
Jan 17th, 2023
Despite New Homicide Record, Violent Crime in Milwaukee Fell 7% in 2022
Other serious crimes down 15%.
Jan 13th, 2023
Milwaukee Leaders Decry Homicides, Call For Change
City had 214 murders in 2022, up from 193. 'We need it to stop today.'
Jan 9th, 2023
Slate of Foxconn Opponents Running for Mount Pleasant Board
Four candidates hope to gain a majority of the village board this spring.
Jan 4th, 2023
State Gained 16,000 People Through Net Migration in 2022
Illinois lost 141,656 residents and Minnesota gained about 5,700.
Dec 25th, 2022
Legal Experts Argue 10 Is Too Young For Adult Charges In Milwaukee Shooting
The case of a 10-year-old Milwaukee boy accused of killing his mother could end up back in juvenile court.
Dec 16th, 2022
County Officials Say Northridge Lake Murder-Suicide Could Have Been Prevented
26-year-old mother drove herself and 7-year-old daughter into lake after 911 call about possible suicide
Dec 15th, 2022
Why Is A Wauwatosa School Board Member Suing His Colleagues?
Mike Meier alleges open meetings violation in approval of gender identity curriculum.
Dec 8th, 2022
Wisconsin Voters Endorse Marijuana Legalization, Abortion Rights In Referendums
But county-level referendums were only advisory
Nov 10th, 2022
Will Darrell Brooks Appeal His Conviction?
Waukesha Parade killer says he plans to do so. Experts say a successful appeal is unlikely.
Nov 1st, 2022
Darrell Brooks Found Guilty Of All Charges
Jury finds him guilty of six counts of intentional homicide and 70 other charges in Waukesha Christmas parade killings.
Oct 26th, 2022
Darrell Brooks Trial Goes to Jury
Brooks accused of killing six people, injuring dozens by driving through Waukesha Christmas parade.
Oct 26th, 2022
Darrell Brooks Jr. Begins Defense in Waukesha Christmas Parade Killings Trial
Facing 76 criminal offenses and representing himself, Brooks gives opening statement.
Oct 20th, 2022
How Will Evers, Michels Handle Crime?
Challenger hammering key issue for Republicans, independents. What solutions does each candidate for governor offer?
Oct 20th, 2022
Prosecutors To Conclude Their Case in Darrell Brooks Trial Wednesday
Brooks, who is representing himself, will begin his defense the same day.
Oct 18th, 2022
Despite Disruptions, Darrell Brooks’ Trial Begins
Judge says Brooks, who faces 77 charges for driving through Waukesha Christmas Parade, is making "mockery" of process.
Oct 6th, 2022
What’s Happened So Far With the Waukesha Parade Trial?
Defendant Darrell Brooks Jr. has offered sovereign citizen defense, dropped his public defenders and been removed from court room.
Oct 5th, 2022
Outbursts Delay First Day of Trial for Waukesha Parade Murders
Defendant Darrell Brooks Jr., representing himself, was removed from court room.
Oct 3rd, 2022
Brooks Ditches Attorneys, Will Represent Himself
Accused Waukesha Christmas Parade killer faces 77 criminal charges, including 6 counts of first-degree intentional homicide
Sep 29th, 2022
Home Heating Bills Could Rise By 17%
We Energies says typical customer could pay $25 more per month. Low-income payers hit hardest.
Sep 27th, 2022
Brady Street Shootings Raise Concerns
Third major shooting in area in three months worries some in the neighborhood.
Sep 15th, 2022
President Touts Unions, Disses MAGA Republicans in Milwaukee Visit
With less than two months until midterm election, Biden spoke at Laborfest Monday
Sep 6th, 2022
Legislators Still Sitting on Opioid Funding
Democrats, health officials says lives could be lost if settlement funds not used to fight drug epidemic.
Aug 31st, 2022
Marquette Students Protest Lack of Diversity
Black Student Council of Marquette says students of color don't feel welcome on campus.
Aug 27th, 2022
Lawsuit Decries Lack of State Public Defenders
‘Constitutional crisis’, backlog of 35,000 cases because of shortage.
Aug 25th, 2022
Michels Attacks Evers on 2020 Kenosha Unrest
On two-year anniversary Republican tours city. Evers slams GOP for ‘false’ claims.
Aug 24th, 2022
State’s Suicide Hotline Gets 6k Calls in First Month
Department of Health Services launched suicide and crisis line July 16.
Aug 23rd, 2022
Milwaukee County Experiencing Record Overdose Deaths
2022 outpacing 2021, which saw a record number of overdose deaths.
Aug 23rd, 2022
Will RNC Have $200 Million Impact on City?
Some experts doubt it, pointing to convention’s 2016 impact for Cleveland.
Aug 18th, 2022
Waukesha County Declares Fentanyl a ‘Health Crisis’
92 people died of overdoses in Waukesha County last year.
Aug 9th, 2022
Pence Calls Kleefisch ‘Proven Conservative’
The former vice president joined Kleefisch at a law enforcement event in Waukesha County.
Aug 4th, 2022
Last Home in Foxconn Site Could Be Sold
Mount Pleasant officials discuss buying property of holdout homeowners Kim and Jim Mahoney.
Jul 27th, 2022
Plan for Kenosha Casino Sparks Debate
Menominee Tribe would own and operate facility in partnership with Hard Rock International.
Jul 25th, 2022
