A Milwaukee man accused of beating a 64‑year‑old friend with household appliances now faces possible additional charges after the victim died, according to local reporting.

Brookfield Ald. Kris Seals said he "won't admit or deny" posts on a deleted LinkedIn profile that targeted Muslims and immigrants, prompting local leaders to respond.

A 37-year-old was killed in a shooting Thursday evening near Lisbon and Burleigh on Milwaukee’s northwest side. Police say detectives are searching for anyone involved and ask for tips.

Milwaukee County will add pyrotechnics to its July 3 drone show at McKinley Beach, creating a hybrid drone‑and‑fireworks performance backed by local donors. The show will run about 45 minutes in three waves.

An 18-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested after deputies intercepted a stolen car and heard shots near an apartment fire in Sturtevant; the suspect was treated at Froedtert Hospital.

Chad Smith will headline Waukesha’s free GuitarTown festival on June 13 — a daylong celebration of Les Paul with local bands, exhibits and food.

A 22-year-old is in custody after a four-year-old was found shot in Kenosha. The child was flown to Milwaukee and is in stable condition.

Jack White will play Landmark Credit Union Live in Milwaukee on Nov. 10 as part of his 2026 world tour. Presales start April 13 and the show will be phone‑free.

Milwaukee County parks and state officials say coyotes are entering pup season and may be more visible and protective. Keep pets close and report aggressive sightings.

Security at the Milwaukee Intermodal Station stopped a sexual assault Thursday morning; a shot was fired and a 31-year-old man was taken into custody. Charges will be reviewed by the county DA.

Assistant Chief Nicole Waldner will step down from the Milwaukee Police Department on April 18 after 29 years and is headed to Advocate Health.

Scooter's Coffee opens in Sussex on April 20 with gift-card giveaways and a May 1 ribbon-cutting that will include free medium drinks.

Rain moves in Thursday night with a quick quarter-to-half-inch likely across the metro. Milder, stormier conditions return by Sunday.