‘A life-changing moment’: St. Vincent de Paul staff use naloxone to save overdose victim
MILWAUKEE — As overdose deaths decline in Milwaukee County, first responders are crediting naloxone with helping save lives. Data from the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management shows 674 people died from an overdose in 2022. In 2025, that number dropped to 387. At St. Vincent de Paul, staff...
Despite police department ban, facial recognition technology lingers in Milwaukee’s criminal justice system
Although the Milwaukee Police Department halted its use of facial recognition technology in February, there are still cases being prosecuted in Milwaukee County in which the technology was used at some point in the investigation. This means concerns about the technology – and the potential errors it can introduce –...
Brookfield Kohl’s theft, police seek suspect
BROOKFIELD, Wis. - The Brookfield Police Department is looking for a woman suspected of stealing more than $500 worth of merchandise from Kohl's on Sunday, Sept. 13. The theft happened at Kohl's near 124th and North at around 2:20 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13. Police described the suspect as 5...
Game Together MKE; a new Free-To-Play Arcade in Greenfield
If you love gaming, there’s a store in Greenfield that’s as much about playing together as it is about shopping. Brian Kramp is at Game Together MKE seeing how video games, a new arcade, and a love of gaming all come together under one roof.
ScottFree Salons opens in The Couture
MILWAUKEE - ScottFree Salons has opened a new location in The Couture! Nikola Junewicz checks out the new space and talks with their team about fall trends.
MPS creates two community committees to weigh school closures, facilities and future budget
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools is launching two community advisory committees that will give students, families, employees and residents a role in discussions about school facilities and the district’s future budget. Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius announced the creation of the Great Schools Committee and Bu
Black students still expelled at higher rates than other groups at MPS
The Milwaukee Public Schools district still expels Black students in higher numbers than any other group. The findings come after the U.S. Department of Education announced last month it will investigate whether Milwaukee Public Schools uses race as a factor in expulsions. MPS expelled 38 students in 2025-26, according
Milwaukee faces growing budget gaps despite new sales tax, comptroller warns
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee’s finances are expected to face increasing pressure over the next five years, according to a new report released as Mayor Cavalier Johnson prepares to unveil his proposed 2027 budget. The city’s first Five-Year Financial Forecast, prepared by Comptroller Bill Christianson’s office, projects a $52.
American Family Field teases announcement for Kenny Chesney concert in July 2027
Country music superstar Kenny Chesney is teasing a return to Milwaukee's American Family Field next summer, with the potential for some major opening acts. In a post on social media, Chesney shared credentials of the "Vibe Room 2027," and then American Family Field shared a teaser saying "Open invite to The Vibe Room..
Boldt to move Milwaukee area offices
Boldt is moving its Milwaukee area office to a 37,000-square-foot space in Elm Grove. The former Waukesha office, totaling 12,000 square feet, to be leased. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for spring 2027. The Boldt Co., a national construction firm based in Appleton, announced that it will move its Milwaukee...
