The Milwaukee Police Department promotes leadership roles internally through competitive exams, open to qualified officers and prioritizing merit and professional growth.

A small plane crash in central Illinois claimed the lives of four Wisconsin residents; the NTSB is investigating the incident, with early reports suggesting a collision with power lines.

The Milwaukee Fire Department celebrated its 150th anniversary, highlighting its history and evolution through memorable fires in 1906 and 1948 on social media.

The Milwaukee Fire Department celebrates 150 years of service, honoring Lt. Zanders and other fallen heroes, and seeks information for memorials and a historical book.

Wisconsin DNR seeks info on the illegal shooting of a key bull elk, #244, vital to the local elk reintroduction effort. The animal was found dead from a gunshot.

Milwaukee mourns the Easter shooting death of 17-year-old Donell Jones, a high school student with medical career aspirations, as his family speaks out on gun violence.

The NWS forecasts changeable weather for Milwaukee with gusty conditions, potential storms, and showers, advising residents to stay informed on potential hazards.

West Allis Public Works is cleaning sewers with high-pressure jets, which may cause rattling and water spraying from toilets; residents advised to keep lids closed.

Maurice Williams, a youth football coach and security guard, was shot and killed in Milwaukee, prompting community mourning and calls for an end to violence.

NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI forecasts a 60% chance of rain today with thunderstorms overnight; showers likely on Monday, then a week of variable weather with intermittent storms.

A family retained attorney B'Ivory LaMarr amid sexual misconduct allegations at Rufus King High School, involving students and a staff member. No charges have been filed, but investigations are ongoing.

Supervisor Wasserman calls for action to remove the abandoned S.S. Minnow boat from Milwaukee County's shoreline, seeking to avoid public expense for the cleanup.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley launches a youth apprenticeship program with local schools and AECOM, offering students real-world experience in the Investing in Justice Courthouse initiative.