Milwaukee WI

Irish Fest kicks off with the Grand Hooley preview night Thursday. Only partial grounds will be open during the preview night.

Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI) on Wednesday requested funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for widespread flooding in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Emergency Management said that damage in southeastern Wisconsin met the federal threshold to receive disaster relief. The Milwaukee area saw more than 14...

'We're not FEMA, we're just brothers from Milwaukee.'. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has declared a state of emergency after torrential weekend rains caused what experts are calling a “1,000-year flood” across southeastern Wisconsin, overwhelming Milwaukee’s water systems and leaving homes submerged. The tragedy has...

As residents in West Allis continue to clean up their property following devastating floods last weekend, a local restaurant is stepping up to help.

Arrick Adams is going to prison for the next 40 years for killing a security guard who intervened during a fight at the Milwaukee hotel where he worked. The Milwaukee man showed little emotion as Circuit Judge David Swanson handed down his sentence on Aug. 15. Adams, 39, initially was charged with first-degree...

Ever had that moment when you’re staring at your closet thinking, “I have nothing to wear,” while simultaneously wondering how you’ll pay this month’s electric bill?. Enter Retique, Milwaukee’s treasure trove of second-hand delights where your fashion dreams and budget constraints can peacefully coexist.

AI was utilized for research, writing, citation management, and editing. Spotlight on Milwaukee’s Lead Crisis—Mapped and Made Personal. Following my earlier piece, "Milwaukee’s Next Lead Battle: Protecting 8,000 Children in Home Daycares," today I’m bringing you new visual insights showing exactly where lead exposure...

MILWAUKEE - A person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Milwaukee on Thursday night, Aug. 14. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, around 11:40 p.m. a 43-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near 21st and Brown. The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries. The driver of the striking...

Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman defended his $60,000 pay raise on Tuesday, saying that he works hard and earned the massive increase, but he refused to advocate for back pay for his officers, which has been a sticking point in settling contract negotiations, which have stalled for 2.5 years. “I...

Hidden in plain sight on Madison’s bustling King Street, Tipsy Cow doesn’t announce itself with flashy signs or gimmicks – it simply delivers the kind of meal that makes you text friends before you’ve even finished eating. This unassuming gastropub has quietly built a reputation among...