D'monte Owens was killed when his vehicle was hit by a suspected impaired driver in Milwaukee. He was 29 and about to turn 30. The other driver was arrested and charges are pending. Owens is survived by his child and wife.

The City of South Milwaukee honored Gary Wetzel, a local Medal of Honor recipient, for his bravery during the Vietnam War, where despite severe injuries, he continued to fight and aid his comrades.

Local author Christopher Roubique will present his debut children's book, "Mythspeaker," at an event organized by Boswell Books and Oak Creek Public Library.

NWS warns of black ice and varied weather conditions in Milwaukee, including potential ice jams, minor flooding, thaw with mild temperatures, a chance of thunder, and snow by the weekend.

Wisconsin DHS is raising awareness about radon's health risks, emphasizing the importance of testing during National Radon Action Month, and providing education and low-cost test kits through Radon Information Centers.

Nikita Casap intends to plead guilty to two counts of first-degree intentional homicide in the deaths of his parents, with other charges dismissed under a plea deal.

Milwaukee Police District 3 is hosting "Coffee & Conversation" at Amaranth Bakery & Café to encourage community dialogue with officers and address local issues with partners, including Rooted and Rising.

The Oak Creek Health Department warns about the dangers of button batteries for children and urges immediate action if ingestion occurs, highlighting prevention and the National Battery Ingestion Hotline.

Officers Stucker and Dolphin join the Waukesha Police Department, taking an oath of office and starting training at Waukesha County Technical College.

The Milwaukee Police Department highlights its 170-year legacy and commitment to the community, alongside efforts to recruit new officers, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

Hundreds braved the cold for Milwaukee's Polar Plunge at Lake Michigan. Participants, including an alderman and former lifeguards, dove into the icy waters at noon, supervised by the Fire Department for safety. No serious injuries were reported.

Milwaukee's forecast includes sunny skies with a high of 22 degrees today, clouds and a chance of snow by Sunday night, and temperatures rising to near 39 degrees by Monday.

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee celebrated the birth of their first baby of 2026, Alana Rubí, as well as other New Year's babies across their hospitals.