911 investigation, anonymous employee speaks out
After a 99-year-old woman waited hours for police to arrive despite two 911 calls, Milwaukee's Department of Emergency Communications is investigating why it happened. An anonymous employee said call takers receive insufficient training and prioritize speed over information.
Native plant industry grows across Milwaukee as demand for environmentally friendly gardens rises
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The native plant industry is growing in Milwaukee, with community gardens and plant nurseries continuing to open throughout the city. Quinn Wilder is the founder of Food Freedom Milwaukee and has opened 15 community gardens across Milwaukee. "We do ecological restoration as well as help...
Brookfield 78-Year-Old Vanishes on Night Walk as Silver Alert Triggers Search
A Saturday-night walk has turned into an urgent search in Brookfield, where police are asking residents to watch for 78-year-old Douglas Dunning after a Silver Alert was issued Sunday. Dunning was last seen leaving his Brookfield home for a walk, according to FOX6 Milwaukee. He is described as a white...
The county and others are working to expand housing for people returning from incarceration
Housing is one of the biggest barriers facing people returning from incarceration, advocates say. Officials in Milwaukee County are hoping to address that challenge through events aimed at encouraging more landlords to rent to them. The events are co-hosted by Milwaukee County and the local nonprofit The Community, and
Killer Waves Pound Milwaukee’s Lakefront as Midweek Storms Loom
Milwaukee is waking up to cloudy skies and temperatures around 66 degrees Sunday, but the bigger story is along the lakefront, where dangerous waves and currents are expected through tonight. The city should reach the low 70s with north winds around 15 mph before clearer skies arrive later in the day.
Vigil held for man shot, found dead in burning car
Family and friends gathered for a memorial to 56-year-old Janson Johnson on Saturday. Milwaukee Police say Johnson was shot to death and found in a burning car in early July.
Tess Corners Fire Department battled fire at new-construction home
Tess Corners Fire Department battled a fire at a new-construction home last week Sunday near Tess Corners Drive and Twin Silos Ct at around 10 p.m.
Milwaukee Driver Hits 100 MPH in I-43 Rush-Hour Chase, Gets 2 Years in Prison
A Milwaukee man who turned a traffic stop into a six-mile, 100-plus-mph dash through rush-hour traffic will spend two years in prison. The sentence followed a guilty plea in the case tied to the December 2025 pursuit. Michael White pleaded guilty to fleeing police and first-degree recklessly endangering safety, accordi
Milwaukee Police asking for public’s help in locating missing 11-year-old girl
The Milwaukee Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 11-year-old girl.
Opinion | Democratic socialism is a practical, moral alternative
A budget is a statement of values, but we often forget to ask, “Which values?” and “Who gets to pick them?” What were the values expressed by Wisconsin’s 2025-27 budget? Or the City of Milwaukee’s 2026 budget? What are the values held by those in power right now?
