Milwaukee WI

A dozen fasting teenagers filed into the basement of a community center on Milwaukee’s South Side in mid-February to mark the first night of Ramadan around folding tables. The building belongs to the Burmese Rohingya Community of Wisconsin (BRCW), a bare-bones nonprofit serving hundreds of local Rohingya refugee families. Brand-new carpets muffled the sounds of worshippers in the mosque one floor...

MILWAUKEE - A warm front positioned north of Wisconsin through Thursday morning will help provide a favorable environment for strong to severe storms every day as a series of low pressure systems move through. Since the Milwaukee area is way south of the front, strong southwesterly winds will transport very...

Great sandwiches have a way of creating loyal fans without much fanfare. In one corner of Wisconsin, a humble deli has quietly built a following thanks to sandwiches so good that locals happily spread the word. The atmosphere feels friendly and familiar, the kind of place where regulars walk in...

FRANKLIN, Wis. - A 36-year-old Illinois man was arrested Sunday, April 12, after a fight at a youth sporting event in Franklin prompted multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots. The Franklin Police Department said officers responded around 2:46 p.m. to the Midwest Orthopedic Performance Center, also known as MOSH, after callers reported shots fired during the event.

A BELOVED bakery is closing, as its boss says: “I don’t want it to be goodbye forever”, leaving customers heartbroken. The owner said they were shutting their doors because of an “untenable” situation. Gather Bakehouse in Bay View, Milwaukee was forced to shut after a...

Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Cedarburg neighbors are giving away a few handy items this week — from office gear to pet supplies and outdoor materials.

Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Brookfield neighbors are giving away a few handy items this week — from furniture to DIY materials. Check out what’s available below!

Common Ground and its new branch, Tenants United, are leading efforts to hold private landlords accountable, starting with David Tomblin of Highgrove Holdings LLC. Highgrove Holdings is an out-of-state landlord with more than 260 properties, mostly on Milwaukee’s North Side. A significant number of homes are reportedly vacant or boarded.

MILWAUKEE - The limited release of some uniquely Milwaukee sneakers had people lined up down the street Saturday, and some who snagged a pair noticed something upon closer inspection. Milwaukee sneakers. Local perspective:. The "View Finder" Adidas Samba sneakers are a collaborative creation with Adidas, Summerfest, Visit Milwaukee and Eric...

Milwaukee police are looking for the person who shot two people on the city's north side late Friday night, killing one and wounding the other.