Milwaukee WI

Gus, a ginger tabby with adorably crinkled ears, wasn’t always the picture of calm he is today, lounging on a warm radiator without a care in the world. For years, he lived on his own, wandering the streets of Milwaukee, searching for food, avoiding danger, and wearing the marks of his rough past.

A new bill could make reckless driving physically impossible using intelligent speed assistance tech

A joint letter from 11 members of the Common Council was sent yesterday (October 23) to each member of the Milwaukee delegation in the state Senate and Assembly, asking for their sponsorship and support of LRB 2352, the Wisconsin Tobacco 21 Act. This bill closes a critical loophole in state...

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A day full of celebration, traditional music, and a chance to honor those who aren't with us anymore. Hundreds came to the Forest Home Cemetery on Saturday morning for the 7th annual Dia De Los Muertos 5K Run/Walk and Festival. The event kicked off with runners...

CBS 58 - 10/20/2025 08:37:00 PM. Three days ago, a tragic incident unfolded near a Milwaukee restaurant, leading to the death of Darien Ballard. The suspects, Ezzard Diggins, Aniya Duvall-Wilks, and Ryan Moore Jr., are now facing charges related to the homicide. The two men, Diggins and Moore Jr., are charged with...

Milwaukee Police confirmed that 10-year-old Dejuan Garrett, who had been reported critically missing, was found safe. According to a report from WISN, Garrett was last seen on the afternoon of Thursday near 62nd Street and Fiebrantz Avenue. Police issued a critical missing alert due to his age and the circumstances...

FBI Milwaukee, in coordination with local, state, and federal partners, carried out a large-scale operation targeting violent gang activity early yesterday morning. According to FBI-Milwaukee's Facebook post , "Operation Chalkline" involved 14 SWAT teams across Milwaukee and Racine, leading to the arrest of 22...

Milwaukee County's First Step Community Recovery Center faces closure as officials work to address a $45 million budget shortfall, sparking concerns from community members.

Time span matches period when school resource officers were ordered to return to the district. This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Milwaukee Public Schools made nearly...

Milwaukee officials are addressing a significant rise in fare evasion within the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) through a proposed Bus Fare Compliance Pilot Program for 2026. The initiative, introduced by Milwaukee County Supervisor Shawn Rolland and co-sponsored by Supervisor Steve F. Taylor, responds to a...