Milwaukee Local News

Two-year-old drowns during family gathering on Wisconsin island

Sun, 07/05/2015 - 7:21pm
A 2-year-old Iowa girl drowned during an Independence Day family gathering on an island on the Wisconsin side of the Mississippi River, authorities said Sunday.

Stella & Chewy's recalls some pet food products

Sun, 07/05/2015 - 2:05pm
Pet food maker Stella & Chewy's is recalling some of its products because a routine test found Listeria in a sample of its chicken freeze-dried dinner patties for dogs.

Violent Fourth of July in Milwaukee

Sun, 07/05/2015 - 12:55pm
Two men are dead after rash of shootings in Milwaukee.

Fourth of July filled with parades and fireworks in southeastern Wisconsin

Sat, 07/04/2015 - 10:29pm
OAK CREEK - A 40 minute fireworks display lit the night sky in Oak Creek on this Fourth of July. TODAY'S TMJ4 caught up with people all across the Milwaukee area. The day started with floats, candy and local celebrities. TODAYS' TMJ4's John Malan was at the Waukesha parade while TODAY'S TMJ4's Michele Fiore was at the Cudahy parade.

Juvenile in custody after 14-year-old shot & killed

Sat, 07/04/2015 - 5:03pm
Preliminary information indicates that the shooting stemmed from a facebook fight over a girl.

Report: Packers' Quarless arrested after firing gun in South Beach

Sat, 07/04/2015 - 11:47am
The fears of any NFL team during the summer are becoming reality for the Green Bay Packers, as one of their players has been arrested after allegedly firing his gun twice Saturday morning.

Milwaukee Police patrol by car, bike, boat to ensure safety on fireworks night

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 10:29pm
MILWAUKEE -- Safety is the top concern for Milwaukee Police on fireworks night - it's one of their biggest nights of the whole year.

Governor Walker celebrates at Menomonee Falls parade ahead of campaign launch

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 10:26pm
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Governor Walker was on the parade trail Friday night before officially hitting the presidential campaign trail in a week.

Milwaukee kicks off holiday weekend with spectacular fireworks display

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 10:19pm
On the eve of our country's Independence Day, thousands flocked down to the lakefront to watch the fireworks.

NASCAR distances itself from Donald Trump

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 8:03pm
NBC News

Backlash grows over Wisconsin GOP plan to tighten open records law

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 7:51pm
Opposition mounted Friday to a surprise Republican budget measure that would exempt from Wisconsin open records laws nearly everything created by state and local government officials, including drafts of legislation and communications with staff.

Check gas prices before your 4th of July travel

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 7:46pm
NBC News

Menasha man replicates iconic DeLorean time machine from 'Back to the Future'

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 7:07pm
MENASHA -- The first "Back to the Future" movie opened 30 years ago Friday, in 1985.

Dying Wisconsin soldier campaigns for fellow veterans

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 5:47pm
A tragic diagnosis for an army veteran inspires him to help raise money in order to create a military family retreat center for other veterans. Major Justin Fitch from Hayward, Wisconsin was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer in May of 2014. He has dedicated his final months to helping reduce the number of veteran suicides.

City unveils proposals for 'Lakefront Gateway Plaza' design competition

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 5:30pm
MILWAUKEE -- Hanging gardens, performance spaces, a "beacon" that changes based on the weather, fountains - they could all be parts of a new public plaza along Milwaukee's lakefront, designs released by the city this week show.

Officers help blind man stranded by MCTS bus strike

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 5:12pm
MILWAUKEE - It's day three of the Milwaukee County bus strike and drivers are supposed to return to work Saturday. One rider had an especially tough time as he tried to retrace the bus line to pick up his prescription drugs and rent check.

Bus drivers, union supporters rallying outside County Executive Abele's home

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 4:05pm
MILWAUKEE -- Bus drivers and union supporters will rally outside Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's home Friday.

State committee sets day for arena debate; Bucks buy nearby property

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 12:17pm
The state legislature will hold a joint meeting Monday on the arena, while the team is buying property for their additional private development.

Cedarburg prepares for 4th of July celebrations

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 12:15pm
CEDARBURG -- If you're looking to celebrate the Fourth of July outside the big city, there are many small town celebrations. Karle and Alice Naggs of Cedarburg have been going to the Fourth of July parade for 20 years.

Cedarburg prepares for 4th of July celebations

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 12:15pm
CEDARBURG -- If you're looking to celebrate the Fourth of July outside the big city, there are many small town celebrations. Karle and Alice Naggs of Cedarburg have been going to the Fourth of July parade for 20 years.

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