Elenzo Harvester Jr. was charged with several felonies after a high-speed police chase involving retail theft from a Best Buy and multiple collisions.

A planned student walkout at Bay View High was called off Wednesday after a threat targeted the protest; police are investigating and counselors are available.

Whitefish Bay's DPW pruned vegetation at Cahill Park to ensure storm sewer functionality and prevent blockages. The focus was on maintaining water flow and protecting pipes.

Updated NCEI/SPC probability maps show Tornado Alley edging east, raising long‑term odds of damaging wind, hail and a slight uptick in weaker tornadoes across Wisconsin.

Morrell D. Johnson received a 262-month prison sentence for sex trafficking and other crimes. The conviction was the result of a multi-agency effort, highlighting the importance of survivor testimony.

Cassis, from Birch owners Kyle and Meghan Knall, has opened at 333 N. Water Street in Milwaukee’s Third Ward with steak-forward French country cooking, wine and a bread-and-butter bar.

A judge slapped Kenosha County’s district attorney with a sanction after AI‑assisted filings contained made‑up citations; two 2023 theft cases were dismissed. The ruling raises new questions about prosecutors’ use of generative AI.

Giontae Dixon, charged for a crime spree including theft and carjacking a police car, faces 80+ years in prison. Competency concerns postponed his court appearance.

Milwaukee man Morrell D. Johnson was sentenced to 262 months in prison for sex trafficking, maintaining a drug-involved premise, and firearm possession.

Two men were shot late Sunday inside the H.L. Palmer Masonic Lodge in Wauwatosa during a private party. Police say the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.

A quick-moving band of light snow slid through Milwaukee on Sunday, leaving a dusting to about an inch in places. Highs near 27°F with breezy southeast winds; watch for slick spots this morning.

Five UW chancellors collected five-figure retention bonuses after hitting first-to-second-year targets, while UW–Madison’s chancellor received a donor-funded six-figure payment. The awards renew questions about priorities as enrollment falls.

Congress restored a UW–Madison Teacher Quality Partnership grant that funds stipends and training for special-education teachers in Milwaukee, reversing last year’s cut. Local leaders say the funding is key to filling persistent vacancies.