Upper 80s and muggy Wednesday, with scattered storms possible this evening. Gusty winds and localized downpours could affect evening plans.

Midyear figures show homicides and non‑fatal shootings down roughly 28% in Milwaukee through July 5, 2026, even as thefts rose slightly. City leaders outlined the numbers at a planned news conference.

A pedestrian was killed Monday afternoon on Highway 164 at Lawnsdale Road in the village of Waukesha. The sheriff’s office says the crash is under investigation.

Milwaukee is stepping in to help fund the renovation of the Mitchell Street building at 1101–1113 W. Historic Mitchell St., shifting plans from demolition toward affordable housing and storefronts.

A two-vehicle crash near 66th and Villard pushed a car into a house and injured a 16-year-old; police say the other vehicle fled and are asking for tips.

A female Milwaukee police officer suffered nonfatal injuries after being struck by fireworks late Saturday near Brady Street as police hunt for suspects.

An early-morning blaze near 29th and Chambers left three Milwaukee homes uninhabitable; no injuries were reported and the Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.

A downtown Milwaukee officer was struck by a car and injured; officers fired and the driver was hospitalized and arrested. The city's homicide unit is investigating.

A 9-year-old was shot late Thursday near Burleigh and Richards and remains in critical condition as police search for suspects.

Tootsie's, an Indigenous- and woman-owned loose-leaf tea shop, opened last week on Milwaukee's Near West Side with small-batch blends and community-focused events.

Workers at two Milwaukee gas stations say nightly thefts escalated into an on-camera assault; managers filed police reports and police say they are investigating.

A 6-year-old in Tigerton received the first rabies shot after a bat tested positive; local officials urge quick wound care and pet vaccinations.

A pre-dawn blaze ripped through Lincoln Avenue School on Milwaukee's south side; firefighters reported heavy smoke and flames from the roof. Authorities say the cause and injuries are still under investigation.