Milwaukee Weather: Rain and stormy trend through Tuesday

Cloudy Sunday with a chance for scattered rain and storms. A few storms could be strong during the afternoon.

UWM graduation: Mother, son earn degrees at same time

UWM's commencement ceremony is this weekend. For the Peters family, it is an extra special occasion with both mother and son graduating.

Milwaukee crash kills woman, grandson; man sentenced

A Milwaukee man convicted in a crash that killed a woman and her grandson – while he was one of "Wisconsin's Most Wanted" – has been sentenced to prison.

Milwaukee shootings Friday; 3 people wounded

Three people were injured in three separate shootings in Milwaukee on Friday, May 15.

Wisconsin severe thunderstorm watch into Saturday morning

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of southeast Wisconsin from late Friday night into Saturday morning.

Dukes on Water, downtown Milwaukee bar scene institution, closes

Dukes on Water, an institution of downtown Milwaukee's bar scene for more than two decades, shut down on Friday night, May 15.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper robot helps clean beaches along lakefront

Milwaukee Riverkeeper unveiled new BeBot, which they call "Taylor Sift," a new robotic tool that will help keep lakefront beaches clean this year.

Milwaukee jail inmate accused of threatening victim, officer
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A Milwaukee County Jail inmate is accused of contacting a victim hundreds of times, threatening her and a Milwaukee police officer. After all that, a judge did not take away the inmate's jail tablet.

Milwaukee police chase, 5 teens arrested on northwest side

Milwaukee police arrested five teens after a chase across the city's north side on Thursday morning, May 14.

Milwaukee jail inmate accused of threatening victim, officer via tablet

A Milwaukee County Jail inmate is accused of contacting a victim hundreds of times, threatening her and a Milwaukee police officer. After all that, a judge did not take away the inmate's jail tablet.

Milwaukee "Friendsgiving" shooting; Kwon Burdine sentenced to life

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Kwon Burdine to life in prison following his conviction in a November 2024 shooting that left one man dead and another wounded at a “Friendsgiving” event.

Milwaukee stabbing Thursday night, 42-year-old wounded

A person was injured after they were stabbed on Milwaukee's south side on Thursday night, May 14.

Milwaukee Weather: Overnight storms then 80s Saturday

Mild this evening, then a complex of strong thunderstorms will move through between midnight and 4am Saturday. Storms could produce gusty wind and hail.

Fond du Lac County chase goes airborne, Milwaukee man charged

A Milwaukee man is now charged in a high-speed Fond du Lac County chase, during which dashboard camera video showed his car flying over traffic.

Mitchell Interchange weekend system ramp closure postponed

WisDOT says that the system ramp closure in the Mitchell Interchange that was scheduled for May 15-17 has been postponed due to the forecasted weather this weekend.

Milwaukee family mourns overdose death amid ongoing opioid crisis

Milwaukee County opioid overdose deaths are down, but LaToya Nash’s family says her Mother’s Day weekend death shows the crisis still leaves families grieving across Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Weather: Few showers tonight, windy and warmer Friday

A few light rain showers possible overnight and possibly a rumble of thunder, only trace amounts expected. Temperatures will drop through the 50s and settle in the upper 40s by sunrise. Becoming partly sunny on Friday. Windy and warm with highs in the mid-70s. T-Storms are possible overnight.