Nuisance properties: Milwaukee landlord drug case highlights issue

As tenants worry, advocates say a federal drug conspiracy case involving a Milwaukee landlord is part of a bigger issue with nuisance properties.

Racine missing man; last seen near Harriet and Brooker on May 7

Racine police are asking for the public's help to locate 57-year-old David Barrera, who was last seen near Harriet and Brooker early on Thursday, May 7.

School bus driver child sex assault trial, jury reaches split verdict

A Waukesha County jury has reached a split verdict in the case involving Thomas Felser, a former Pewaukee school bus driver accused of sexually assaulting four girls between the ages of 4 and 6 on his bus in 2025.

Realty owner, 17 others indicted in federal drug case
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As tenants worry about their safety, stability and money, advocates say a federal drug conspiracy case involving a Milwaukee landlord is part of a bigger issue with nuisance properties in the city.

School bus driver child sex assault trial, jury reaches split verdict
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A Waukesha County jury reached a split verdict in the case involving Thomas Felser, a former Pewaukee school bus driver accused of sexually assaulting four girls between the ages of four and six on his bus in 2025.

Milwaukee food truck hours; lawsuit filed to block curfew
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The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed on Thursday, May 7, a lawsuit on behalf of Milwaukee food truck owner Abdallah Ismail. The lawsuit seeks to block Milwaukee's new food truck curfew.

Allergy Awareness Month
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May is allergy awareness month. Wisconsin Live Desk talks with UW Health about symptoms and tips to manage allergies. 

Milwaukee’s 1st universally accessible playground; donations needed

One year ago, a local family launched a campaign to build the first universally accessible and inclusive playground in Milwaukee. There's progress…but help is still needed.

Gas Prices on the rise
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Patrick De Haan with GasBuddy joins the Wisconsin Live Desk to talk gas prices and when there could be relief at the pump. 

American Family Field Experience
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Wisconsin Live Desk talks with Tom Hecht, Brewers Vice President of Consumer Experience, about entertainment and food at American Family Field. 

2022 Brown Deer homicides; Tamirat Mills sentenced to life in prison

Tamirat Mills, the man convicted in the 2022 homicides of two brothers in Brown Deer, was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday, May 7.

Milwaukee providing free yard waste bags to residents; what to know

The City of Milwaukee is providing free yard waste bags to residents as part of the citywide Big Clean MKE beautification effort.

Milwaukee healthcare worker assaulted with tool battery, man charged

A Milwaukee man has been criminally charged, accused of beating a physician's assistant with a Milwaukee Tool battery at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital.

Milwaukee food truck hours; lawsuit filed to block new curfew

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a lawsuit on behalf of Milwaukee food truck owner Abdallah Ismail. The lawsuit seeks to block Milwaukee's new food truck curfew.

Waukesha County temporary housing for families; $8M campaign begins

Family Promise of Waukesha County launched an $8 million capital campaign to create a 10-unit apartment building to provide temporary housing for families experiencing homelessness.

DOJ opens investigation into Fairfax County prosecutor

The Justice Department has launched a formal investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over policies in his office involving criminal cases tied to non‑citizens.