Effort to rename Cesar Chavez Drive gets Milwaukee committee's OK

A Milwaukee Common Council committee on Thursday approved moving forward with a plan to rename Cesar Chavez Drive on the city's south side.

Milwaukee teen takeovers; city leaders talk safety
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Leaders will be discussing a number of safety updates in Milwaukee on Friday, including how to handle teen takeovers.

Teen takeover gatherings across Milwaukee; city leaders talk safety

City leaders on Friday will meet to discuss a number of safety updates in Milwaukee – including how police plan to tackle "teen takeovers."

Milwaukee man accused of appliance beating; victim later dies

A Milwaukee man accused of beating a 64-year-old friend with appliances earlier this month now faces possible additional charges after the victim later died from injuries.

Milwaukee man accused of appliance beating
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A Milwaukee man accused of beating a 64-year-old friend with appliances earlier this month now faces possible additional charges after the victim later died from injuries.

Sexual assault, shot fired at Milwaukee Intermodal Station
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Milwaukee police say a man is in custody after a sexual assault at the Milwaukee Intermodal Station on Thursday, April 9, where security fired a shot as commuters waited for a Chicago train.

Milwaukee shootings Thursday; 1 dead, 1 injured

One man is dead and another person is injured after separate shootings in Milwaukee on Thursday, April 9.

Kenosha County train death; man found near railroad tracks

Kenosha County deputies say a 60-year-old man was found dead near Canadian Pacific tracks on Thursday, April 9, with investigators believing he was struck by a moving train.

Former Milwaukee County Judge Dugan's sentencing scheduled

A sentencing date has been set for Hannah Dugan, the former Milwaukee County judge convicted of obstructing federal agents.

'764' network: Chilling warning for families about online predators

The FBI and Atlanta Police Department are combining resources to combat a violent, nihilistic extremist network known as 764.

Universities of Wisconsin regents questioned on president's firing

Fired UW System President Jay Rothman said he was blindsided by his firing. But on Thursday, April 9, two regents pushed back on that during a Senate hearing that was all about the ousting.

Universities of Wisconsin regents questioned on president's firing
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Fired UW System President Jay Rothman says he was blindsided by his firing. But on Thursday, April 9, two regents pushed back on that during a Senate hearing that was all about the ousting.

Ridglan Farms activists plan return amid increased security measures

Animal rights activists plan to return to Ridglan Farms later this month as the breeder increased security and called on Congressman Mark Pocan for additional protection.

Ridglan Farms activists plan return amid increased security measures
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Animal rights activists say they are planning another raid at Ridglan Farms later this month, prompting the controversial beagle breeder to increase security.

Child sex crime: Former teacher, athletic director sentenced

Daniel Rick, a former teacher who pleaded guilty to child sex crimes, was sentenced on Tuesday, April 7, to one-and-a-half years in prison plus an additional two years of extended supervision.

Kids locked in Milwaukee storage unit; Charles Dupriest sentenced
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A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Charles Dupriest on Thursday, April 9, to five years in prison plus an additional five years of extended supervision in connection with the discovery of six young children locked in a Milwaukee storage unit in September 2025. One of the children was only two months old.