MPS paraprofessional charged after student allegedly scratched at school
A Milwaukee mother shared photos she says show scratches left on her 12-year-old son after an incident at Trowbridge Elementary. An MPS paraprofessional now faces a felony child abuse charge.
Milwaukee mayor pitches nearly $20M for road construction
Responding to the longstanding buzz around Milwaukee‘s potholes, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson presented nearly $20 million for road construction as part of the next city budget proposal. A wet, rainy spring, extreme weather like tornadoes and freezing winter has contributed to widespread potholes in the city, accor
Third Space Brewing celebrates ten years
Ten years ago, Milwaukee was in the middle of a craft brewery boom. Between 2016-2017, 11 new breweries opened in Milwaukee in just a year and a half. At that time, WTMJ’s Jessica Tighe asked the question: can Milwaukee support all of these craft breweries?. At the time, Third...
Milwaukee MCTS budget gap, route cuts possible; blind riders concerned
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee County Transit System is looking to make changes to routes to close a budget gap. Some worry it will come at the expense of some of the most vulnerable. Getting around hasn't been easy for Kevin Meyers. "It was a pretty big challenge at first," Meyers said....
Post From Community: 10th Annual Harbor Fest to take place Sunday, Sept. 27, from...
Editor’s note: Post From Community is the place for community announcements and event postings. If you have a community-oriented event you feel our readers would be interested in, please submit here. Harbor Fest turns 10 this year! There will be many new, fun organizations participating, and even more experiences...
We Tried 11 Wisconsin Bagel Shops And Found A Few New Favorites
Wisconsin knows cheese curds, fish fries, and frozen custard, but bagels deserve a spot on that tasty list too. We spent time checking out bakeries, lunch counters, food trucks, and neighborhood shops across the state to see who had the chew, crust, and toppings worth planning a morning around. Some...
Milwaukee families can access free, low-cost drivers education for teens
Milwaukee families can find drivers ed for teens starting at $35. NHTSA says untrained teens are 16% more likely to crash. Milwaukee Recreation's Jodie says the classes can be so important.
Milwaukee hit-and-run, pedestrian killed; man sentenced to prison
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man who pleaded guilty to a fatal hit-and-run that happened back in May was sentenced to prison on Friday, Sept. 18. 33-year-old Sean Evans Jr. pleaded guilty to one count of hit-and-run, involving death. Police say Evans hit 71-year-old Marshall Hill with his car, killing him, before fleeing th
Catalytic Converter Thefts Delay Wisconsin Contractor’s School Bus Routes
The theft of catalytic converters from 37 school buses at contractor GO Riteway’s Oak Creek facility delayed Monday morning for students in the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District, reported ABC News. According to the news report, employees discovered the vandalism the morning of Sept. 14 at the company’s Oak...
Brewers ‘Rally for October,’ postseason tickets
Wisconsin residents will receive exclusive early access through a special postseason ticket presale on Tuesday. The team's "Rally for October" will follow Tuesday afternoon.
