A vehicle wanted in a bank robbery crashed after a short police chase in Milwaukee; two people were taken to hospital and arrested.

A 17‑year‑old pleaded guilty to second‑degree reckless homicide in the 2024 Carver Park shooting that killed Jaylan Powell. Sentencing is set for Sept. 4, 2026.

Milwaukee police will pull monthly call logs to flag repeat‑trouble properties under the city's chronic nuisance code, officials said after a council committee briefing. Advocates say data reviews could surface thousands of problem addresses.

Three people were wounded in separate shootings across Milwaukee Monday night; police are investigating and asking the public to share tips.

The family of James Stokes says his 2023 death in a towed vehicle was preventable and has sued the City of Milwaukee, alleging police and tow-lot staff failed to search the car. Local reports and FOIA video feed into the complaint.

About 150 workers were evacuated from Creative Packaging in Fort Atkinson after elevated carbon monoxide levels were discovered; 13 were taken to area hospitals and the plant's second shift was canceled.

Police sealed off streets near Teutonia and Thurston Monday night after reports of a shooting. Federal agents were seen at the scene as investigators collected evidence.

A fatal crash on State Highway 23 in Greenbush left one driver dead and three others hospitalized after a sedan ran a stop sign and struck a semi. The overturned trailer closed the corridor for hours while investigators worked the scene.

Multiple homes and vehicles were struck by gunfire near Brady Street early Monday; Milwaukee police are investigating and asking for tips.

Hartford police warn callers posing as utility workers are pressuring residents and businesses with threats of immediate electric shutoffs; verify accounts with official numbers.

An early‑morning UTV crash in the Town of Mecan left one driver dead; investigators say the vehicle left the road and struck trees in a wooded area. Authorities list multiple local agencies as assisting and say the wreck remains under investigation.

Police released new bodycam footage after bomb‑making materials were found at a West Allis landscaping shop. An employee now faces a felony count and a July court date.

An 18‑year‑old Milwaukee man was sentenced to five years after a 2024 high‑speed chase crash left a driver paralyzed and later dead; the victim’s family is pushing for pursuit reforms.