West Allis couple charged after four-year-old son’s death
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Criminal charges have been formally filed against a West Allis couple following the death of their four-year-old son October 18. Devario Cruz and Charlotte Kurek were in a Dairy Queen parking lot near South 108th Street and West Greenfield Avenue when authorities arrived and found first responders...
We Can’t Afford to Lose in 2026 – And We Can’t Risk Another Mandela...
In 2022, Mandela Barnes had his shot. He was our Lieutenant Governor. He had every advantage. The primary field cleared for him to be the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate. And still—he lost. By just over 26,000 votes. That alone might be forgivable. But let’s not forget the part...
Milwaukee Police Association comes to tentative agreement with City of Milwaukee
A tentative, voluntary agreement has been reached between the Milwaukee Police Association and the City of Milwaukee that could end weeks of arbitration.
Under the Surface in Mequon: When Students Turn to Drug Dealing in Elite Schools
AI was utilized for research, writing, citation management, and editing. The author has no affiliation with any of the companies mentioned. Even in affluent communities like Mequon, the notion that students might deal drugs on campus is not just a distant fear—it’s a complex reality. Let’s explore how this issue can...
Milwaukee police seek help finding critically missing 78-year-old
The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Paul Bellehumeur, Jr., who is considered critically missing.
Baraboo police assists in arrest of Milwaukee homicide suspect
BARABOO, Wis. -- Baraboo Police Department assisted in the arrest of a Milwaukee homicide suspect on Tuesday.
Three people killed in two separate shootings Sunday night in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE—- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shootings Sunday night that left three people dead. The first happened around 9:20 p.m. near N 27th Street and Roosevelt Drive. A 64-year-old and 50-year-old died at the scene from gunshot wounds. Police say a 26-year-old suspect was found nearby and taken...
We Must Act to Protect MCTS!
Public transit must remain robust, affordable and accessible in Milwaukee. According to recent reports, with federal stimulus funding running out, County Executive David Crowley’s recommended 2026 budget faces a $14 million shortfall, proposing a 15% cut to Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) service to close the...
A dozen gunshots heard on surveillance video following deadly shooting
We're learning more about three teens who were shot Monday night near 79th and Hampton Avenue. Milwaukee Police confirm a 16-year-old was found dead at the scene.
Brookfield Ulta retail theft; more than $1.8K of stolen merchandise
BROOKFIELD, Wis. - Brookfield police are searching for two suspects accused of stealing more than $1,800 worth of products from an Ulta store earlier this month. Authorities said the theft happened around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Ulta store located on Bluemound Road. The suspects are described as...

















