A man once charged with homicide was released in Greenfield, causing alarm among officials. Community leaders criticized the lack of communication about his release and are pushing for measures to prevent such oversight.

The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department warns of a scam using text messages with fake FDIC kiosk bond instructions, misusing official logos, and urging citizens to stay vigilant and report scams.

Delavan experienced severe flash flooding after heavy rains, leading to over four inches of rainfall and transforming streets into virtual ponds, causing travel difficulties and emergency responses.

The Milwaukee Police Department's proposed use of facial recognition technology faces strong opposition over concerns about privacy, potential for misidentification, and civil liberties, despite the department's assurance of careful policy crafting.

Otaniyen Iduozee, a Nigerian citizen, received a 42-month prison sentence for money laundering in connection to a romance scam. He laundered money swindled from victims into overseas accounts.

A Shawano man is indicted for producing child pornography involving a 2-year-old, with charges brought forth by the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

A Menasha man was indicted for receiving child pornography, potentially facing a mandatory minimum of 5 years to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.

Ashley Hudson was killed in Milwaukee during a family dispute, with her death captured live on Facebook. Three relatives, including two teenagers, have been arrested. Hudson, a mother, was allegedly beaten and stabbed before being shot.

Milwaukee Police investigate a shooting that hospitalized four; two crime scenes are connected. No arrests yet; victims' ages and time of incident confirmed. Investigation continues.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office alerts the public about the release of convicted sex offender Roland Maanga on June 17, 2025, emphasizing safety and awareness, not fear. He will be monitored via GPS post-release.

Milwaukee teacher's aide Yessenia Ruano self-deported with her US-born twins amid a difficult immigration battle, after her T visa request processing was delayed.

A shooting occurred near Mayfair Collection in Wauwatosa, with the car owner shot in the leg during a confrontation with a would-be thief. The suspect fled, and police are seeking information.

Wisconsin increases Capitol security following the fatal shooting of Minnesota legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the attack on Sen. John Hoffman and his wife by Vance Boelter, who faces murder charges.