UWM Kenilworth apartments sexual assault, man sentenced to prison

A Wisconsin man, convicted of sexually assaulting a woman inside a UW-Milwaukee housing facility, has now been sentenced to prison.

Milwaukee police: Retail theft on east side, suspect sought

The Milwaukee Police Department has asked for the public's help to identify a man suspected of stealing from an east side store on Monday, May 4.

2026 Milwaukee Jazz in the Park Lineup; expanded season starts June 4

East Town Association revealed on Tuesday, May 5, the 2026 Jazz in the Park lineup. It will bring 12 Thursday evenings of free live music to Cathedral Square Park from June 4 through Sept. 10.

Milwaukee's Storm the Bastille 5K returns July 9, 2026

East Town Association announced on Tuesday, March 31, that the 40th annual Storm the Bastille 5K Run/Walk will be taking place on Thursday, July 9 at 9 p.m. in downtown Milwaukee.

Milwaukee shots fired, robbery on N. Terrace; 26-year-old accused

A 26-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of a series of crimes, including attempted sexual assault, burglary, and false imprisonment, all of which played out on the city's Lower East Side.

Glorioso’s Italian Market: Grand reopening 80th anniversary ribbon cutting

Glorioso’s Italian Market on Milwaukee’s Brady Street held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 20 to celebrate its grand reopening 80th anniversary.

Milwaukee man accused of firing shots into delivery driver's car

A Milwaukee man is accused of firing multiple shots into the back of a car after an argument with a driver on the city's Lower East Side last summer.

Milwaukee garage floor collapses beneath parked cars; no injuries

A driver escaped injury after a garage floor collapsed inside a Milwaukee apartment building on the city’s Lower East Side, causing two vehicles to fall into a sinkhole Wednesday night, Jan. 7.

Milwaukee’s Glorioso’s Italian Market reopens on Brady Street after fire

Glorioso’s Italian Market reopened on Milwaukee’s Brady Street on Wednesday, Jan. 7, after a fall fire caused extensive smoke damage, bringing the longtime neighborhood staple back during its 80th year.

Milwaukee's Beans & Barley closing doors permanently on Jan. 31, 2026

Beans & Barley on Milwaukee's east side announced on Wednesday, Dec. 3, that it will be closing its doors permanently on Jan. 31, 2026.

Brady Street safety; traffic-calming plan set to launch in December

Brady Street neighbors say reckless driving is a constant danger, as the Brady Street Improvement District launches a two-phase traffic-calming plan and encourages residents to weigh in through a public survey.

UWM Kenilworth apartments sexual assault, case dismissed at trial

Two men were accused of sexually assaulting a woman inside a UWM housing facility last year. Now, the case against one of those men has been dropped.

String of Milwaukee businesses close in recent months

Three businesses on Milwaukee's east side near North and Farwell have closed in the last three months.

Brady Street safety; Milwaukee leaders push for change

Milwaukee’s Brady Street is always bustling with activity, but recent events have cast a shadow over its vibrant atmosphere.

Brady Street crash, Milwaukee woman charged with reckless homicide

A Milwaukee woman is charged with five felonies, including reckless homicide, after prosecutors say she caused a fatal crash while fleeing police.

Brady Street Festival helps raise money for neighborhood groups

Brady Street Festival returned to Milwaukee's Lower East Side. As crowds filled the bar district, organizers came up with a way to support their community.

Milwaukee Alderman Alex Brower formally sworn in Tuesday

Alex Brower, elected on April 1, was formally sworn in as Milwaukee's 3rd District alderman on Tuesday.