The Milwaukee Fire Department is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting its diverse team and special units, sharing member spotlights, and emphasizing their commitment to serving with "Courage, Honor & Integrity."

Two Waukesha massage businesses were closed after court documents and a January raid tied them to alleged prostitution and large cash flows; arrests were made while prosecutors review the case.

A Milwaukee man pleaded guilty in his father's July shooting and was spared prison after a judge stayed a five‑year term and imposed five years' probation.

A Milwaukee man is charged with child neglect after police say he overdosed in a parked car with a 2‑year‑old inside. Investigators say aerosol cans were found at the scene.

Two people were arrested after a Wauwatosa-led pursuit tied to a Kenosha attempted-homicide probe; officers used stop sticks and Milwaukee police assisted.

Lenard L. Hale was charged with attempted homicide for running over an ex-co-worker after being fired. The victim suffered severe injuries but Hale's motives are unclear.

Milwaukee Mitchell finished 2025 with 5.87 million passengers — a 7% drop from 2024 driven by airline schedule cuts and Spirit’s retreat. The county has reforecast 2026 traffic.

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.