A former Marquette student was charged May 19 after investigators say data showed his Jeep accelerated through a yellow light in a Sept. 5 crash that killed two teammates.

A Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds cigarette excise collections fell to $369.6M in fiscal 2025 as vaping rises, prompting debates over higher vape taxes.

City Attorney Evan Goyke recommended a $575,000 settlement in a federal lawsuit by author Patrick Tomlinson after repeated false 911 calls led to police searching his home.

A 17-year-old was wounded near Brady Street Monday night; police say an argument preceded the shooting and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A new Milwaukee County analysis finds post‑pandemic increases in suicides among Black residents, men and older adults, with firearm deaths now making up the majority.

A driver surrendered after officers boxed in a large SUV near the lagoon at Veterans Park Monday evening; the vehicle was towed and MPD is investigating.

A motorcyclist died Monday night after being thrown over a barrier on I‑794 near the Hoan Bridge; deputies say the rider landed in a Third Ward parking lot.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner was dispatched to a home near 11th and Ring Monday as police established a large presence; details remain limited.

Morning showers and isolated storms today with gusts to 35 mph. Dense fog and a Small Craft Advisory affect parts of Lake Michigan; cooler midweek follows.

Dash and bodycam footage shows officers ending an eight‑mile pursuit that wove through Bayshore Town Center; a 37‑year‑old woman was arrested after a PIT maneuver.

MLG Capital bought a fully occupied industrial portfolio across Wisconsin and Minnesota, adding an 11‑acre warehouse leased to Wantable and FedEx.

Franchisee Kardo Rasha has filed plans to turn part of the former North Avenue Market at 5900 W. North Ave. into a Dunkin', reusing the drive‑thru and patio. The project still needs city approvals.

Neu-Life plans a June groundbreaking for NeuVue, a six-story, $16M community hub with housing, training and a rooftop restaurant.