Purse stolen from Holy Hill leaves cancer patient hoping for its return
HUBERTUS, Wis. - A Waukesha County woman says items critical to her breast cancer care were taken after her purse was stolen from Holy Hill following church services last week. What we know:. Mary Grace North said she accidentally left her purse in the café at Holy Hill after attending...
Children being evaluated after a morning fire on Milwaukee’s north side
MILWAUKEE — Two children are in the hospital for evaluation after a fire breaks out on Milwaukee’s north side. They found heavy smoke coming from the second floor of the home, and a child hanging out from the window. Another person was found in the back of the house in the attic. Everyone inside was safely evacuated.
Why Wisconsin Law Allows “Ghost Guns” – Unserialized Homemade Weapons
Milwaukee Crime & Ghost Guns: What You Should Know (Localized NewsBreak) Milwaukee — In recent years, law enforcement in Milwaukee has increasingly flagged “ghost guns” as part of the city’s gun crime landscape, with these untraceable firearms turning up in violent incidents and federal cases. Here’s a clear, local...
Judge Maxine Aldridge White retiring from State Court of Appeals
Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I Judge Maxine Aldridge White is retiring from the bench. Carl Ashley, chief judge of Milwaukee County's Circuit Court, lauded White's advocacy for fair representation, adding she has championed initiatives that promote diversity within the legal system. "Judge White's commitment...
Tow truck drivers rally around Milwaukee driver shot while repossessing car
Dozens of tow truck drivers filled a parking lot near Froedtert Hospital on Thursday night to support a colleague who, friends say, was shot while working earlier this week.
New Year’s Eve celebrations in Wisconsin welcome 2026 early
MILWAUKEE - Clocks have not struck midnight, but that doesn't mean southeast Wisconsin is waiting to celebrate the end of 2025 and the start of 2026. A handful of events celebrated the new year at noon – with more still to come. Betty Brinn. Local perspective:. The Betty Brinn...
MCTS bus fare increases take effect
The new year means new, increased Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) fares for bus riders. The system is responding to budget shortfalls.
Families celebrate together as Milwaukee New Year’s Eve powwow tradition returns
Andrew Ynnocencio and daughter Esperanza dance together at Milwaukee's revived New Year's Eve powwow, passing tradition to the next generation. "It means the world to me," he says.
Brady Street pilot red light program slows traffic, neighbors say
For the past 30 days, drivers have had to come to a complete stop at Humboldt and Brady streets in Milwaukee. We talked to neighbors who say it's successfully slowing down traffic.
Lost child located; Milwaukee police cancel alert
MILWAUKEE - UPDATE: Police said the guardian has been located and is reunited with the lost child. The Milwaukee Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying a child who was found earlier Thursday evening, Jan. 1, in Milwaukee. What we know:. Police said the child was located at about...
