A 26-year-old is in life-threatening condition after an apparent machete attack near 16th and Becher in Milwaukee. Police are asking the public for tips as the investigation continues.

An early-morning shooting on Milwaukee’s Mitchell Street left one person dead and neighbors shaken. Investigators closed the block as officers processed the scene.

Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks have parted ways after a 32–50 season. The club will begin a coaching search while sorting contract and roster questions.

A UW–Madison lab employee was arrested after items in a campus office tested positive for a chemical; university police say the incident appears isolated and the investigation is ongoing.

Waukesha officers used a taser on a man in a library basement Thursday night, then learned he wasn’t the suspect they were searching for. Police say the man fled and resisted.

A Milwaukee County bus operator rushed to help two teens struck by a passing car; the transit agency credits him with helping save their lives.

County supervisors pressed Kenosha DA Xavier Solis over a mounting case backlog and staffing shortfalls; the county clerk says roughly 1,300 felonies are pending. Officials urged more public data and faster hiring.

Jack White will play Landmark Credit Union Live in Milwaukee on Nov. 10 as part of his 2026 world tour. Presales start April 13 and the show will be phone‑free.

Milwaukee County parks and state officials say coyotes are entering pup season and may be more visible and protective. Keep pets close and report aggressive sightings.

Rain moves in Thursday night with a quick quarter-to-half-inch likely across the metro. Milder, stormier conditions return by Sunday.

The MICHELIN Guide is expanding into the American Great Lakes, making Milwaukee restaurants eligible for stars and other distinctions when selections are revealed in 2027.

Light rain early, then gusty southerly winds with highs near 63°F. Gale Warnings for Lake Michigan and heavier showers expected Wednesday night.

Gather Bakehouse will close after service next Sunday after an "irreparable" boiler leak. The Bay View shop will sell inventory through that date and serve one last Sunday hot ham and rolls.