Critically missing Milwaukee man; police seek public's help

Milwaukee police need your help in finding a missing 20-year-old man, Josair Jackson, last seen on Monday, April 6.

Artemis II live tracker, day 6: Track NASA's moon mission

Astronauts are expected to hit a major milestone in the Artemis II mission with a historic flyby of the moon on Monday afternoon.

Port Milwaukee welcomes first vessel of 2026 international season

Port Milwaukee welcomed the Marshall Islands-flagged Federal Nagara as the first vessel of the 2026 international season on Friday, April 3.

West Allis named winner of 2026 Strongest Town contest

West Allis was named the 2026 Strongest Town after defeating 15 North American cities in a bracket-style contest highlighting community progress and resilience rather than perfection.

Fundraiser aims to expand dental care for southeast Wisconsin kids

Community Smiles Dental says 100,000 local kids need care as its Laugh for a Smile fundraiser and silent auction aim to expand services for Medicaid and uninsured families.

Racine Farmers Market on the Lake opens May 9 at Festival Park

The new Racine Farmers Market on the Lake launches Saturday, May 9, bringing local farmers, artisans, food, music, and community together every Saturday at Festival Park.

What happened to Apollo 13? 'Houston, we've had a problem'

What began as a mission to land on the moon became history’s most harrowing space rescue after a technical failure forced the crew of Apollo 13 into a 200,000-mile race for survival.

$2M bond set for Kenosha man accused of killing estranged wife
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A Kenosha County judge set cash bond at $2 million for Marckus Plaza, charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the stabbing death of his estranged wife.

Milwaukee police chase; man charged after I-43 squad rollover, shooting

Ashanti Travers Jr. faces charges after a high-speed I-43 pursuit in Milwaukee that ended in a squad rollover injuring two officers, with prosecutors saying he was also involved in a shooting days earlier.

Port Washington data centers; referendum targets future developments

Port Washington voters are weighing a referendum requiring approval for future TIF districts after controversy surrounding a proposed $15 billion data center project.

Milwaukee addresses grocers, pharmacies leaving city with new legislation
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A Milwaukee committee advanced an ordinance requiring grocers and pharmacies to provide a 60-day written notice before closing to allow the city time to intervene.

Milwaukee Public Schools cuts; teachers union calls them "chaotic"
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It is budget season, and with that comes cuts at Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). The Milwaukee teachers union calls those cuts chaotic. 

Where is Artemis 2 right now? Here's the timeline, hour by hour

Artemis II and its crew will conduct its historic lunar flyby on Monday afternoon, April 6, traveling farther from Earth than any human in space, surpassing Apollo 13's mission in 1970, and observing the moon's lunar surface for nearly six hours.

Kenosha homicide; $2M bond set for man accused of killing estranged wife

A Kenosha County judge set on Monday, April 6, cash bond at $2 million for a Kenosha man accused of killing his estranged wife. That defendant is Marckus Plaza.

Milwaukee Public Schools cuts; teachers union calls them 'chaotic'

Milwaukee Public Schools approved cuts impacting roughly 200 jobs to address a $46 million shortfall as the teachers union called for a special meeting to reverse cuts to frontline staff, requesting a pause on the budget process.

Boots & Badges Basketball Game
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Wisconsin Live Desk talks with Waukesha Police Department ahead of the Boots & Badges charity basketball game. 

Milwaukee addresses grocers, pharmacies leaving city with new legislation

A City of Milwaukee committee advanced legislation on Monday, April 6, to tackle the growing issue of grocers and pharmacies closing in the city.