A Milwaukee mother pleaded guilty to straw purchasing and neglect after her 6-year-old son was fatally shot. Sentencing is set for July 16.

A 'flash bang' device was found in a donation pile at the West Bend St. Vincent de Paul store, prompting a temporary closure and a bomb squad response.

A Menomonie man has been charged after his 56-year-old mother was found fatally stabbed in an Eau Claire apartment; court records say he admitted planning the attack.

District Two officers and K9 Thor say a vehicle stop led to a large narcotics seizure — more than 600g of THC, about 127g of cocaine and a firearm — and two arrests. The department says the Milwaukee County DA will review charges.

Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested in Brown County and booked on five charges tied to an alleged domestic disturbance. His lawyers deny the allegations as police continue to investigate.

A failed traffic stop in Glendale turned into two pursuits Tuesday, ending with a crash on Eighth Street and a second chase on I‑43 that led to two arrests.

A 33-year-old was wounded in a pre-dawn shooting near 40th and Clarke on May 27. Police say detectives are searching for unknown suspects and ask for tips.

A stolen-vehicle chase in Greenfield ended when the fleeing car crashed into parked vehicles; a 41-year-old Milwaukee man was taken into custody.

A 33-year-old man was shot and killed near Reiske Park at 24th and Lapham; Milwaukee police are searching for the shooter and asking for tips.

A 2-month-old girl died after being found unresponsive in a Riverwest home; the state's child-welfare agency issued a public notification that maltreatment is suspected.

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Leonel Molina Rios to 12 years in prison and six years of extended supervision after a head-on crash on Lovers Lane that killed a 74-year-old Franklin man.

A Memorial Day crash near 19th Avenue and 60th Street killed a woman and critically injured a man. Police arrested a 66-year-old and investigators have recommended intoxicated homicide charges.

An overnight crash on Milwaukee’s north side near Fond du Lac and Roosevelt left at least one person dead. The medical examiner responded and police are investigating.