Milwaukee Local News

Pleas for peace the focus of vigil for 14-year-old homicide victim

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 10:15pm
MILWAUKEE -- Another victim of Milwaukee's violent weekend was remembered Tuesday night.

Firefighter grazed by bullet: 'It felt like they were right in my face'

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 10:09pm
MILWAUKEE -- The firefighter who was grazed by gunfire while responding a medical call is sharing his story for the first time.

These apps are draining your phone’s battery

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 9:38pm
Have you noticed your phone's battery running down faster lately?

Tech consultant plans to challenge Duffy in Wisconsin 7th

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 7:41pm
A consultant to technology companies plans to run against Republican U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy in northern and central Wisconsin's 7th District next year.

GOP backs off changes to open records laws

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 6:49pm
MADISON -- Anyone can file an open records request to find out what government workers and elected officials are doing on the job.

Wisconsin Senate begins debate on $70B state budget

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 5:07pm
After months of wrangling and a week into the new fiscal year, the Wisconsin Senate began debating the massive $70 billion state budget Tuesday as lawmakers moved toward final votes on the plan.

Fan injured during Brewers game in satisfactory condition

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 5:06pm
Medical crews had to assist a fan who was struck by a foul ball during Monday night's Milwaukee Brewers game against Atlanta.

Excellent: Harry Shearer returning to 'The Simpsons'

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 4:11pm
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The 101 new foods you can try this year at the Wisconsin State Fair

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 4:05pm
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin State Fair is just under a month away, and already we're getting a taste of the dozens of new foods you'll be able to try this year.

It's National Ice Cream Month!

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 12:53pm
You may not know this, but July is National Ice Cream month. Here in Wisconsin, we have unique treats to celebrate America's dairyalnd. Teyanna Loether, the 68th Alice in Dairyland, joined Live at Noon to tell us more about the sweet and savory side of summer. Watch the video above for more.

Racine K-9 Cheeto dies unexpectedly

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 11:40am
RACINE -- Cheeto, a valued member of the Racine Police Department's K-9 unit, died Tuesday.

Meijer to open 2 new stores in Wisconsin next month

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 10:43am
Meijer will open two new stores in Wisconsin next month. Its new supercenters will open on August 4, 2015 in Oak Creek and Wauwatosa.

Sheboygan authorities seek ID of man in custody, say he will only use celebrity names

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 9:42am
The Sheboygan County District Attorney needs help identifying a person in custody. DA Joe DeCecco said the man – who was arrested on June 29 for retail theft – refuses to identify himself, except by using celebrity names such as “Calvin Klein” or “Heath Ledger."

More support to come for the new Bucks arena

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 7:56am
MILWAUKEE -- Local restaurant owners are expected to announce their support for a new Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee. The announcement will happen at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at The Calderone Club, 842 N. Old World 3rd St., in Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Restaurant Association, restaurant operators from around the region and representatives from MillerCoors will talk about the impact the arena will have on local and regional businesses. The endorsement comes as lawmakers try to work out a way to pay for it. Crews need to break ground on the arena by this fall, or the NBA could pull the team from Milwaukee.

More support to come for the new Bucks arena

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 7:56am
MILWAUKEE -- Local restaurant owners are expected to announce their support for a new Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee. The announcement will happen at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at The Calderone Club, 842 N. Old World 3rd St., in Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Restaurant Association, restaurant operators from around the region and representatives from MillerCoors will talk about the impact the arena will have on local and regional businesses. The endorsement comes as lawmakers try to work out a way to pay for it. Crews need to break ground on the arena by this fall, or the NBA could pull the team from Milwaukee.

Thousands of power outages reported across region

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 6:58am
There are several power outages across the region Tuesday morning.

Two people found shot to death on Milwaukee's south side

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 6:20am
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were found shot to death on Milwaukee's south side Tuesday morning.

Students, adults paired through VMP's 'Growing Friendship Across Generations' program

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 10:36pm
It was a day to celebrate at VMP's senior living facility in West Allis. On Friday April 17th, young and the young-at-heart came together in a program called "Growing Friendships Across Generations." It was a hit.

USA's victory in Women's World Cup inspiring future generation of soccer stars

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 10:23pm
MILWAUKEE -- Team USA's winning performance in the Women's World Cup was watched closely by a lot of young soccer fans.

'It's unimaginable': Mother who lost two children to gun crime pleads for violence to stop

Mon, 07/06/2015 - 10:13pm
MILWAUKEE -- The impact of surging violence in Milwaukee is something one mother knows all too well.

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