Wisconsin’s Budget Shifts Money From Schools to Milwaukee Prosecutors. That may Violate the State...
The budget diverts an estimated $2.2 million annually for the district attorney’s office that’s 0supposed to go to a fund for Milwaukee schools. This story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. It was made possible by donors like you. Editor’s note: This...
‘Just keep the faith’: Milwaukee woman reflects on surviving Hurricane Katrina 20 years later
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Hurricane Katrina struck Louisiana on Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, leaving destruction across the Gulf Coast and changing New Orleans forever. Dr. Courtney Jackson, who was 19 at the time, recalled the moment water began rushing into her grandmother’s home after the levees failed. "We never...
One dead after vehicle collides with ATV, Milwaukee police say
Police say the incident happened around midnight Saturday, Aug. 30, in the area of 28th St. and Concordia Ave.
Milwaukee police seek critically missing person
The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a critical missing person, Denise Metcalf.
One killed in Friday night shooting, Milwaukee police say
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, a 36-year-old is dead after a shooting on Friday night.
‘Wild-west style’ shootout in Milwaukee mall parking lot; 3 charged
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee County prosecutors charged three people in connection to a "wild-west-style" shootout that killed two people and wounded three others in a strip mall parking lot in June. More than 100 bullet casings were found at the scene. Charges filed. In Court:. Court records show 17-year-old Earl Williams...
Former Milwaukee Tool Employee Charged with Felonies Over Alleged $1M Theft Scheme
A former employee of Milwaukee Tool is now facing serious legal repercussions following allegations of significant theft from the company. Matthew Yang, 31, of Wauwatosa, has been charged with 14 counts, including 11 felonies, after he reportedly used his position to create and delete fraudulent orders, resulting in...
ICE Raids Endanger Families, Agents, and Communities Alike
Today I’m honored to share a piece from Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D–Milwaukee, Assembly District 8), who brings clarity to a conversation we need right now. As our communities face increasingly confusing and dangerous enforcement actions, Sylvia reminds us that public safety demands transparency—and that...
Popular Brookfield steakhouse closed temporarily following fire
Mr. B’s - A Bartolotta Steakhouse in Brookfield will be closed temporarily after a small fire broke out in the chimney late Friday afternoon, according to a Bartolotta Restaurants representative.
One person injured in three-car crash near 91st and Good Hope
According to police, a car was making a left turn when it was struck by another car, which then collided with a third vehicle.