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.

Dangerous heat and humidity hit Milwaukee Monday–Tuesday; expect highs in the 90s and heat-index values over 100°F.

Cloudy, muggy morning with a high near 74°F. A rapid warm-up Monday brings multi-day highs in the 90s and dangerous heat-index readings.

Rep. Francesca Hong paid off nearly $29,344 in credit‑card debt and a Capital One lawsuit filed in late May was dismissed on June 26, clearing a legal question for her campaign.