Elm Grove business break-in; 1 arrested, suspect was driving stolen vehicle
ELM GROVE, Wis. - One person was taken into custody on Saturday night, March 21, in connection with a break-in at an Elm Grove business. According to the Elm Grove Police Department, shortly before midnight, officers observed a suspect breaking into a business on Watertown Plank Road. Officers apprehended the...
7 Brew Plots Drive-Thru Coffee Surge Across Milwaukee
Milwaukee is bracing for a fresh jolt of caffeine as Fayetteville, Arkansas–based 7 Brew Coffee lines up three new drive-thru stands in the greater metro area. The fast-growing chain is targeting one site in Glendale and two inside the city, with company officials saying the stands are expected to open in early 2026....
Wisconsin sees significant spike in natural gas rates
MILWAUKEE — A review from Green Homeowners United suggests that Wisconsin home natural gas rates spiked in March, including a 41% increase for Madison Gas and Electric customers.
Longtime Pakeng Palace Shutters On National Ave As Elephant TKB Marches In
After more than a decade of weddings, banquets and big family dinners on Milwaukee’s south side, Pakeng Palace has gone dark at 3730 W. National Ave, clearing the way for a new Asian concept to take over the corner. Owners Rick and Mai Vang quietly closed the longtime banquet...
Pothole Hell in Milwaukee Leaves Drivers Paying Through the Nose
Milwaukee’s spring thaw is back, and so is the annual ritual of drivers swerving around craters that used to be streets. This year’s crop of potholes is already chewing through tires, wheels and suspensions, with local body shops reporting repair bills in the hundreds of dollars as city crews hustle to keep up.
Milwaukee apartment arson; woman accused found incompetent to proceed
MILWAUKEE - A 48-year-old Milwaukee woman accused of setting fire inside an apartment building near 22nd and Hampton on Jan. 13 was found incompetent to proceed during a court hearing on Monday, March 23. The accused, Laquita Spears, is charged with arson of a building and first-degree recklessly endangering safety...
Remembering the man who founded Lena’s Food Market in Milwaukee
In 2006, TMJ4's Andrea Williams spoke with the late Bezelee Martin, the man behind Lena's Food Market, about his journey and recently sat down with his family to reflect on the legacy he left behind.
DanDan reopening Monday after temporary closure by Milwaukee Health Department
Milwaukee's DanDan restaurant is reopening Monday after it was temporarily closed by the Milwaukee Health Department, a spokesperson said.
Black women shaping Milwaukee’s arts scene: Evelyn Patricia Terry
Throughout the city’s history, women have shaped Milwaukee in ways seen and unseen. This week, we'll hear from the Black women who shaped Milwaukee’s arts scene for a generation — many without the recognition locally that they’ve received nationally. First up: Evelyn Patricia Terry. She’s a...
Jacob Montesano joins TMJ4 as new Weekend Morning Meteorologist
Jacob Montesano is joining TMJ4 as Storm Team 4's Weekend Morning Meteorologist. A Chicago-area native and Northern Illinois University graduate, Montesano spent the past 3 years at WISC in Madison.
