Milwaukee woman celebrates 105th birthday
Marion Magestro of Milwaukee celebrated her 105th birthday on Friday. She has lived in Wisconsin since coming to the U.S. in 1930.
UW-Milwaukee student groups stand by social posts that led to suspensions
Some University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students say they stand behind social media posts that used language aimed at Jews and organizations that support Israel.
UW-Milwaukee police chief resigns; says trust in leadership is 'broken'
David Salazar Jr. announced on Thursday, Aug. 1 his resignation as the Chief of Police for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Police Department.
Milwaukee sexual assaults, convicted sex offender accused again
A convicted sex offender is now accused of sexually assaulting two women on Milwaukee's Upper East Side over the span of just under a year.
UWM denounces antisemitism, group's Instagram post raises concerns
An Instagram post with intimidating language aimed at the Jewish community and groups that support Israel has been circulating around the UWM campus.
UWM Chancellor Mark Mone to step down in 2025
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone will step down after the Spring 2025 semester, he announced in a campus update Wednesday.
Marquette President Lovell dies, UWM chancellor remembers colleague
The community continues to mourn the loss of Marquette University President Michael Lovell, who died Sunday after a years-long cancer battle.
UWM armed robbery, Milwaukee police chase; 3 charged
An armed robbery outside a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee residence hall led to a police chase on May 12 and criminal charges against three people.
UWM encampment cleared; university, protest leaders meet
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee leaders met with student protesters on Tuesday – part of an agreement reached between the parties on Sunday.
UW-Milwaukee protests, encampment removal agreement reached
UW-Milwaukee leaders and student protest representatives have reached an agreement to remove an encampment that formed nearly two weeks ago.
UW-Milwaukee protests, some demands 'impossible' to meet: chancellor
Student-led protests against the war in Gaza continued for a tenth day on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus on Wednesday, May 8.
UWM attempted armed robbery, suspect taken into custody
A suspect is in custody after an attempted armed robbery on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) campus, police said Wednesday.
Downer Theatre reopens during Milwaukee Film Festival
Milwaukee's oldest movie theater is officially back in business. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Downer Theatre on Friday, April 12.
Solar eclipse, UW-Milwaukee viewing party planned
The UW-Milwaukee Manfred Olson Planetarium has organized two events for the solar eclipse, which will take place on Monday, April 8.
New Year's Eve in Milwaukee; sobriety challenges, legal consequences
As bars across Milwaukee prepare for New Year's Eve celebrations, criminal defense attorneys and advocates say everyone should prepare to stay safe.
UWM armed sexual assault on campus, police investigate report
The UWM Police Department is investigating a reported on-campus armed sexual assault that took place Sunday in a wooded area along Edgewood.
Crash, fire near UW-Milwaukee; 4 cars involved after police chase
A police chase led to a multi-car crash and fire on Milwaukee's east side. It happened at Cramer and Linnwood near the UW-Milwaukee campus.
'Day of Rage:' Milwaukee Jewish, Muslim groups call for peace
Milwaukee police said they were actively monitoring Hamas' call for a global "Day of Rage." Local Jewish and Palestinian support groups were on alert, too.
Brady Street hit-and-run driver had revoked license: complaint
A Milwaukee man is now charged in a Sept. 2 Brady Street hit-and-run. Prosecutors say Marvin Thomas admitted he was driving with a revoked license.
UWM move-in: Students, campus residence halls return to normalcy
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee welcomed the first of thousands of students to campus Tuesday for move-in at Sandburg Residence Hall.