Cops Called Him the ‘Organizer’ of Milwaukee’s Street Takeovers. Then They Cracked Open His...
Ricky Alcantara-Hernandez, labeled as the organizer of Milwaukee street takeovers, now faces a new charge of receiving stolen property after prosecutors found his Hellcat 300 was made from three carjacked vehicles from Chicago. A black Chrysler 300 doing donuts in the middle of a Milwaukee intersection looks like a fam
Increased Black Bear Activity Raises Eyebrows In Southern Wisconsin Neighborhoods
In Slinger, Wisconsin, autumn has brought along some surprise guests: black bears wandering through backyards, leaving residents both astonished and alert to wildlife safety.
MPD launches 2026 Operation Summer Guardian
Milwaukee Police have launched the 5th annual Operation Summer Guardian initiative. The program aims to address gun violence in neighborhoods with a high frequency of reported shootings by increasing community engagement. Assistant Chief Paul Lough joined us in studio to discuss how the department hopes to curb crime a
WTMJ Conversations: Adam Steffan creates innovative theatre at Tosa West High School
Adam Steffan has been the theatre teacher at Wauwatosa West High School since 2012. In that time, he’s gained a reputation for huge, boundary-pushing, sellout productions at the high school level. He joins WTMJ’s Libby Collins to discuss what he hopes to accomplish in high school theatre, what its like working with Bro
Washington County Sheriff investigating two-vehicle rollover crash
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a two-vehicle rollover crash that occurred on Friday evening near the intersection of Addison Road and CTH K in the town of Addison.
Hayat Pharmacy extends care from clinic to community with mobile injectable medication program
Reginald, who declined to use his last name for fear of losing opportunities, spent years in a harmful cycle of missed appointments, spiraling and then dealing with the consequences. Reginald is paranoid schizophrenic. He said having to go into a pharmacy to get his long-acting injections, which treat people with...
Local couple celebrates 70 year anniversary, 90th birthday and Father’s Day
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- It isn't your typical Father's Day celebration for one local happy couple in West Allis. "Loving, giving, they’re always there for anybody that needs them," said Dawna O'Haver, Carolyn and Don's daughter. Those are the words that come to mind when O'Haver thinks...
Milwaukee event venue shooting; 2 wounded, no arrests
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police responded to an event venue near 56th and Fond du Lac after shots rang out Saturday night, and those who were in the area said it unfolded on one of the most special days two people can share. Wedding party. What they're saying:. Two women, Dephi...
Bloody Weekend Of Bullets Shakes Milwaukee To The Core
Milwaukee spent another weekend dodging police tape and sirens as multiple shootings broke out across the city, leaving residents rattled and detectives stretched thin. Local TV anchors leaned on the now-familiar phrase “another tragic weekend” while neighbors described a city that felt on edge from the north side to d
Family urges parents to estate plan for teens following a tragic incident with their...
BAYSIDE, Wis.— As teens and young adults are preparing to head off to college this fall, a Bayside family is hoping to share an important message that could help in an emergency. It's been nearly a year since the Walny family got a call no family ever wants to...

















