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A 19-year-old is charged after prosecutors say he ran a red light and killed Leandre "Turtle" Brown, a 39-year-old co-owner of Syrs Restaurant; bond was set at $7,500.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Wingstop sign is up on South Main in West Bend and the chain is expected to open in July. The addition would bring another national takeout option to the busy retail strip.
Sports in ...
UW‑Milwaukee stunned No. 4 Auburn 13‑8 at Plainsman Park, roaring to a 10‑0 lead and surviving a late Tigers rally.
Police are investigating a shooting reported Thursday behind The Rave/Eagles Club at 24th and Michigan; investigators placed evidence markers and are asking for tips.
A 22‑month‑old died of head trauma after being flown to Children’s Wisconsin; Racine police arrested a 28‑year‑old man who lived with the child’s mother.
A death investigation is underway near 38th and Congress after the medical examiner was called to the scene on May 28. Officials have released few details as detectives work the area.
A 29-year-old was arrested after a fatal northwest-side shooting and a high-speed chase that ended in a crash, police said.
A Milwaukee mother pleaded guilty to straw purchasing and neglect after her 6-year-old son was fatally shot. Sentencing is set for July 16.
District Two officers and K9 Thor say a vehicle stop led to a large narcotics seizure — more than 600g of THC, about 127g of cocaine and a firearm — and two arrests. The department says the Milwaukee County DA will review charges.
A failed traffic stop in Glendale turned into two pursuits Tuesday, ending with a crash on Eighth Street and a second chase on I‑43 that led to two arrests.
Food & Drinks in ...
Nadi Plates has opened a new stall at Zócalo Food Park in Walker’s Point and will be part of the park’s World Cup watch‑party lineup this summer.
Three suspects were arrested in Argentina after investigators tied them to a South American theft ring accused of stealing millions from the homes of Bobby Portis, Joe Burrow and other pro athletes.
Two teenagers were hospitalized after a May 23 shooting near 27th and Whitaker in Milwaukee. Police arrested a 20‑year‑old and continue to seek additional suspects.
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