A former Greenheck Turner staffer, Bennet Schmitz, pleaded guilty to child enticement and sexual assault; sentencing is set for September 24, 2026. The district says access was revoked when allegations surfaced.

An early‑morning blaze at a Kenosha Amazon fulfillment center forced the safe evacuation of 360 employees and left the building with heavy smoke and water damage.

A resident cleaning out a Milwaukee house turned over 26 suspected blasting caps to Pewaukee police. Milwaukee County bomb technicians recovered and destroyed the devices safely.

A 21-year-old Waukesha father is being held on $1 million cash bond after prosecutors say his 1-month-old suffered skull and brain injuries. Investigators cite medical findings and a search warrant in the case.

A Milwaukee teen admitted guilt in the reckless homicide of motorcyclist Marc Jones and in a string of robberies; prosecutors will recommend 30–35 years. Sentencing is Sept. 11.

An 18‑year‑old was sentenced to 12 years today for his role in a chaotic 2025 parking‑lot shootout that killed Bre'nee Veasley. Family members attended the hearing.

A Sussex man was arrested after a stabbing at the Hideaway Motel in Greenfield; the Milwaukee victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to survive.

Thieves are using key-fob programmers and signal interceptors to steal push-button cars across Milwaukee. Police recommend Faraday pouches, wheel locks and vigilance.

A 33-year-old man was fatally stabbed near 29th and Highland Thursday; Milwaukee police are seeking witnesses and tips. Authorities say no arrests have been made.

A 71-year-old Milwaukee woman underwent surgery after a hit-and-run on Brady Street involving a Lime scooter rider who fled. City officials and neighbors are calling for stricter enforcement.

Sixteen years after Phoeasha Hill was shot on a north-side porch, her family says police have no update and friends are offering a $25,000 reward.

A 44-year-old was killed in a mid‑morning shooting near W. Appleton Ave and W. Congress St in Milwaukee. Police say no suspects have been identified and are asking for tips.

A 14‑year‑old was struck in a midday shooting on Milwaukee’s North Side; police say a mishandled gun wounded the teen and two men were arrested.