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A judge dropped charges in the Walker's Point hit-and-run after key witnesses failed to appear at trial. The injured cyclist continues recovering while prosecutors weigh next steps.
A predawn blaze on Milwaukee's East Side left two homes uninhabitable and displaced residents; the American Red Cross is assisting those affected.
Detectives and a forensics van were processing a reported shooting near 40th and Brown on Tuesday morning; authorities have released few details so far.
A suspect fired at officers during an attempted arrest Monday night in Kenosha, triggering a standoff near 50th and 14th; no officers were struck.
A 9-year-old was hospitalized after being struck near 76th and Carmen; neighbors rushed to help and a 25-year-old driver was arrested.
A Milwaukee man charged in a June Germantown stabbing pleaded not guilty Monday and asked to replace his attorney; the case returns to court May 13.
A Monroe County sergeant’s extra‑patrol traffic stop on May 1 led to the arrest of two Wonewoc residents tied to burglaries at the Kendall Fast Trip. Both were booked in the county jail.
Franklin police say a morning of naked stunts and threats tied to a "Paranoia" game led to a high‑risk traffic stop and a disorderly conduct arrest. Officials urged parents to talk to teens about risks.
A late-night domestic dispute in downtown Waukesha led to a tactical standoff that ended with one arrest and no injuries. Nearby residents were temporarily sheltered.
U.S. Marshals are searching for Trovone Batchelor and Nyisha Griffen after a Milwaukee search turned up cocaine, heroin and fentanyl. Authorities say both went missing after posting bond.
Court records say a Milwaukee man reversed a Subaru into an Oak Creek officer at a Red Roof Inn, pinning the officer and prompting a May 1 arrest warrant.
A 52‑day‑old Fond du Lac infant was transferred to Children’s Wisconsin with multiple fractures and a throat injury; a 25‑year‑old is in custody on a felony child‑abuse charge.
A Waukesha County judge gave Zamontae Burch 20 years plus 10 years extended supervision for his role in the Aug. 18, 2024 Menomonee Falls break‑in and shooting.
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