Attorneys say they are nearing a confidential settlement in the civil suit over Alvin Cole’s 2020 death. The move comes days before a May federal trial was set to begin.

A two-alarm house fire near 31st and St. Paul sent a large Milwaukee Fire Department response Wednesday night; the family escaped and no injuries were reported.

Milwaukee officials say they will require bagged leaf pickup starting this fall after record April storms, pairing the change with accelerated flood projects. The move aims to keep storm drains clear and give crews more flexible pickup timing.

Jurors in Milwaukee are hearing recorded interviews as a man faces charges that he trafficked and imprisoned two girls, one as young as 5.

Police are investigating after shots were fired at the Woodman's gas station on Hwy 145 in Menomonee Falls. No injuries were reported and detectives remained on scene.

A 19-year-old was wounded in a shooting near 61st and Main Tuesday evening; police are seeking witnesses and tips.

A 27‑year‑old has been charged with first‑degree intentional homicide after prosecutors say a dinner argument at a Lac La Belle apartment turned fatal. A preliminary hearing is set for May 29.

A Minocqua brewery's Facebook post tied to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting sparked swift bipartisan condemnation and revived scrutiny of its owner's politics.

Strong winds toppled trees across Milwaukee on Monday, cutting power for tens of thousands. Crews worked through the afternoon to clear downed lines and restore service.

Allspring moved its Wisconsin operations into a 42,000‑square‑foot Third Ward office at 417 E. Chicago St., bringing roughly 300 employees downtown and reworking interiors for light and shared spaces.

A police pursuit on Milwaukee's northwest side ended in a crash at Lovers Lane and Silver Spring; multiple vehicles were damaged and a suspect was taken into custody.

A two-month-old and a 28-year-old were shot Friday on Milwaukee’s south side near 8th and Arthur; both are recovering and police are asking for tips.

The Common Council voted to limit downtown food‑truck sales to 10 p.m.; the ordinance is effective May 9, 2026. The move was pitched as a public‑safety step.