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Five people were rescued from a North Side apartment fire as police broke up fights and relief agencies aided displaced residents.
An Arkansas man pleaded guilty in federal court to enticement and production charges tied to the 2025 Beaver Dam teen abduction; the plea carries a 25‑year mandatory minimum. Sentencing is pending.
Four people were wounded in three separate shootings across Milwaukee on Sunday, July 12. Police are investigating and asking the public for tips.
A 22-year-old wanted in the killing of Sincyr Miller was arrested in Marinette, Wisconsin, and is awaiting extradition to Adams County, Mississippi.
A jury found Deanthony Leflore guilty in the June 2, 2025 shooting outside the Menomonee Falls FedEx facility; sentencing is set for July 28, 2026.
A 30-year-old was wounded in an early Saturday shooting on the 2500 block of N. 38th Street as Milwaukee police search for suspects.
Two men were shot near Douglas and Romayne in Racine late Friday; one is in serious condition and police are searching for suspects.
A 33-year-old was arrested after a police standoff at an apartment on Deerwood Drive in Brown Deer. Authorities say he’s wanted in a July 4 incident in Milwaukee.
A Milwaukee man was sentenced to seven years after authorities say he helped kidnap and sexually assault a 13‑year‑old; prosecutors say another person has been charged.
Three juveniles were arrested after a stolen-vehicle alert in Kosciuszko Park led to a short chase and crash on Milwaukee's south side. Two were taken near the scene and a third was found in a nearby home.
A construction worker was treated on a tower crane and safely lowered during a medical emergency at Aurora Medical Center’s Grafton expansion. Local technical-rescue teams led the operation.
A Janesville woman alleges Waukesha County deputies forced her to remove her hijab for a booking photo that remained on county servers.
A Milwaukee woman has sued the Archdiocese and St. Matthias, alleging leaders ignored warnings that allowed a former teacher to abuse children. The complaint seeks damages and details long-term harm.
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