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A Kenosha County mail‑theft probe in Trevor led detectives to meth, marijuana and about 150 distribution items and the arrests of four people. Officials say the investigation remains open.
A Journal Sentinel video shows an MPD officer questioning Charlotte Nozar's account of a December elevator rape.
A 21-year-old man was arrested after allegedly threatening the mother of his child at Brookfield Square Mall; police found him hiding near Storm's Golf Range and charged him.
A fast-moving blaze on North 20th Street spread to neighboring homes and filled the area with heavy smoke near Union Cemetery.
A Milwaukee mother has been charged after tests showed fentanyl and other drugs in her 3‑month‑old's system; prosecutors say the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.
Family members released balloons after Helen Clark's death and are urging neighbors to report abuse, while local hotlines and resources offer support.
A two-vehicle crash at Les Paul Parkway and River Valley Road killed one driver and injured another Tuesday, closing the intersection while investigators worked.
A former Marquette student was charged May 19 after investigators say data showed his Jeep accelerated through a yellow light in a Sept. 5 crash that killed two teammates.
City Attorney Evan Goyke recommended a $575,000 settlement in a federal lawsuit by author Patrick Tomlinson after repeated false 911 calls led to police searching his home.
A 17-year-old was wounded near Brady Street Monday night; police say an argument preceded the shooting and are asking witnesses to come forward.
A driver surrendered after officers boxed in a large SUV near the lagoon at Veterans Park Monday evening; the vehicle was towed and MPD is investigating.
A motorcyclist died Monday night after being thrown over a barrier on I‑794 near the Hoan Bridge; deputies say the rider landed in a Third Ward parking lot.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner was dispatched to a home near 11th and Ring Monday as police established a large presence; details remain limited.
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