A Jan. 12 approval clears plans to convert 1135 W. Historic Mitchell St. into 16 apartments with a ground‑floor restaurant and lounge.

Milwaukee’s new museum director wants MAM to be civic infrastructure, not an ornament. Her outreach and a student-art controversy are sharpening the plan.

A 14-year-old was shot Sunday near Armitage and Fond du Lac in Milwaukee. Police say the injury was nonfatal and are asking the public for tips and video.

A federal pause on refugee admissions has left Milwaukee resettlement groups scrambling, forcing staff cuts and canceled placements as agencies hunt for emergency funding.

New Berlin units joined Brookfield firefighters at a structure fire at 4725 N. 127th St early Monday; officials have not yet released details.

A proposed Paletería Yayo would take over 5900 W. Burnham St., promising paletas, late-night hours and a small performance space if city planners sign off.

A 21-year-old was shot and killed Sunday night in an apartment parking lot near 95th and Brown Deer Road; Milwaukee police are investigating and seeking tips.

A few isolated sprinkles this morning, then partly sunny with a high near 68°F. Warmth and storm chances return Thursday into the weekend.

Two people were wounded in separate early‑morning shootings in Milwaukee; police are investigating and asking the public for tips.

A 19-year-old is charged after prosecutors say he ran a red light and killed Leandre "Turtle" Brown, a 39-year-old co-owner of Syrs Restaurant; bond was set at $7,500.

A 10-year-old in Whitefish Bay reported a stranger approached him while he rode his bike; police say the child left unharmed and officials are asking for tips.

Red Cross volunteers and Milwaukee fire crews installed free smoke detectors across the city and handed out fire‑escape plans after a string of deadly residential blazes.

UW–Milwaukee beat Central Florida 13-6 in Auburn to reach the program’s first NCAA regional final, capped by a second straight 13-run game. The Panthers are one win from a Super Regional.