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A double shooting inside downtown Mt. Sinai left two people hurt and a 37‑year‑old in custody, police say.
A person escaped a Sunday attic fire near 50th and Locust in Milwaukee after firefighters responded. No hospital transports were needed and the cause is under investigation.
A 47-year-old man was shot and killed late Saturday in downtown Milwaukee; police say they are searching for suspects and have asked the public to call in tips.
Charges against Shawn Kidd in a 2024 Infinity Lounge shooting were dismissed without prejudice. His co-defendant pleaded guilty and faces April sentencing.
A judge ordered Connor Bralich committed to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for 25 years after a Jan. 23, 2025 Lomira duplex fire; court records show he was found not criminally responsible.
A Milwaukee jury convicted Gavino Avalos-Morales of recklessly killing Raysean Barnes at an MPS youth flag-football game; sentencing is set for May 2026.
New Berlin police arrested a 17‑year‑old after a stolen‑car chase tied to vehicle break‑ins early Saturday; investigators say at least two cars were stolen and the probe is active.
New Berlin crews joined Brookfield firefighters at a structure fire on Brookdale Drive Saturday. Mutual‑aid units from Division 106 were deployed to the scene.
A 15-year-old jumped from a fleeing vehicle during a West Allis police chase; three people were arrested after the car crashed on W. National Avenue.
A Waukesha mother was sentenced to 18 years in prison after her 1‑year‑old daughter died of fentanyl exposure in May 2024. An autopsy found a lethal level of fentanyl and the death was ruled a homicide.
Court records and a jail call allege Bonnie Blackwell shot and killed Charley Collins after an argument over delivered food near 22nd and Locust.
A Milwaukee man was sentenced to 16½ years after prosecutors say he forged letters blaming a robbery victim for threats against Donald Trump.
Racine County SWAT seized fentanyl‑laced heroin, meth and other drugs during a Feb. 26 search where two young children were found; two adults were arrested and held on high cash bails.
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