A 30-year-old was arrested after police say he used a vehicle to strike a person near 35th and Villard; the victim was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

A Dane County judge ordered Wisconsin's DOJ to disclose names and work histories for roughly 16,000 officers in a major open‑records decision.

An 18-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested after allegedly calling and threatening to "shoot up" the Waukesha County Courthouse; prosecutors say he later admitted fabricating the call.

A stretch of farmland along Highway 120 is under contract to the Geneva Lakes YMCA while the city eyes the other half for police and fire; neighbors are divided and the council set a six‑month review.

Jurors in Milwaukee are hearing recorded interviews as a man faces charges that he trafficked and imprisoned two girls, one as young as 5.

An arrest warrant was issued for Fred Shabazz in the April 9 shooting death of barber Pierre Smith. Investigators say surveillance video and items found in a van tied the suspect to the scene.

The CFTC filed suit on April 28 to block Wisconsin’s state lawsuits accusing Kalshi and other platforms of running illegal sports wagers through 'event contracts.'

Wayfinder MKE will end regular restaurant service May 3 and pivot to an events‑only model; the rooftop bar will return for the summer season. The owners say the change will let the space focus on private bookings, from weddings to corporate gatherings.

A coalition of Milwaukee nonprofits and transit advocates launched a campaign to press state lawmakers for more transit funding after 2026 service cuts left the county bus system strained.

Drivers say private downtown Milwaukee lots are issuing $90 notices minutes after payment, forcing motorists into disputes and worries about collections.

An 18-year-old was killed Tuesday night near Fond du Lac Avenue and Hickory Street as Milwaukee police search for suspects and ask for tips.

Police are investigating after shots were fired at the Woodman's gas station on Hwy 145 in Menomonee Falls. No injuries were reported and detectives remained on scene.

A 19-year-old was wounded in a shooting near 61st and Main Tuesday evening; police are seeking witnesses and tips.