Milwaukee Local News

Winter weather causes plumbing problems for some homeowners

Sun, 02/15/2015 - 5:14pm
MILWAUKEE -- Mother Nature hasn't loosened her grip on Wisconsin just yet.

Sweethearts pack restaurants despite cold temperatures

Sat, 02/14/2015 - 10:30pm
MILWAUKEE -- The frigid temperatures did not keep sweethearts from celebrating the holiday over a nice, juicy steak. Lovers packed restaurants. Some choosing spots where valet provided a quick walk indoors. At Five O’clock Steakhouse, wintry weather can play a role in their turnout, but not Saturday.

Chief Ed Flynn in Arizona to talk challenges of policing

Sat, 02/14/2015 - 10:12pm
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Police Chief Ed Flynn was in Arizona Saturday. The city's top cop was one of many panelists testifying on the challenges and future of policing in America.

Cold weather challenges firefighters on Milwaukee's north side

Sat, 02/14/2015 - 10:02pm
MILWAUKEE - The biting cold challenged fire crews on Milwaukee's north side Saturday afternoon. But, firefighters had an upper hand right when the call came in just after 4:00pm.

Students, community protest proposed UW cuts

Sat, 02/14/2015 - 5:22pm
MADISON -- Even sub-zero cold couldn't keep a crowd of hundreds from making their voices heard on the UW-Madison campus.

State's debt load for road construction rises significantly

Sat, 02/14/2015 - 11:54am
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- State borrowing for road building would continue to rise under Gov. Scott Walker's latest budget proposal, a trend that has industry leaders wondering if some transportation projects will be scrapped in order to hold down debt.

Menominee Nation marches to Madison

Sat, 02/14/2015 - 8:52am
KESHENA -- Members of the Menominee tribe are marching from Keshena to Madison in a last ditch attempt to try and save the Kenosha casino project.

Menominee Nation marches to Madison

Sat, 02/14/2015 - 8:52am
KESHENA -- Members of the Menominee tribe are marching from Keshena to Madison in a last ditch attempt to try and save the Kenosha casino project.

UW faculty and staff plan budget rally

Sat, 02/14/2015 - 8:48am
MADISON -- Faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin are planning to fight back against budget cuts with a demonstration today.

Fatal hit-and-run crash in Waushara County

Sat, 02/14/2015 - 7:23am
LEON, Wis -- The Waushara County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash today.

Possible Measles infections investigated in Portage County

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 10:20pm
STEVENS POINT -- State health officials are watching closely for two children who could possibly be infected with the measles.

"I do" in the aisles of a Kenosha grocery store

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 9:29pm
KENOSHA -- Love is in the air this weekend. It's also in the aisles of a grocery store in Kenosha.

Probable case of bacterial meningitis reported in Milwaukee

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 8:18pm
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee health officials say they have received a report of a probable case of bacterial meningitis in a student affiliated with Marquette University.

Humane society delivers puppy grams Friday

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 6:22pm
The Wisconsin Humane Society is offering Puppy Grams for a $500 donation

Possible bacterial meningitis case reported on Marquette University campus

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 6:01pm
A case of bacterial meningitis has been reported on the Marquette University campus.

Dog alerts police officer, helps save owners life

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 5:28pm
A dog from Germantown helps save his owners life.

Health officials are investigating two suspected cases of the measles in Portage County

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 5:17pm
Wisconsin has its first two suspected cases of the measles.

Teen who allegedly led police on high speed chase faces judge

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 5:15pm
A teen who lead police on a chase through Waukesha County faces felony charges.

Teen who allegedly led police on a high speed chase faces judge

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 5:15pm
A teen who lead police on a chase through Waukesha County faces felony charges.

Teen who led Menomonee Falls police on a high speed chase faces judge

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 5:15pm
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A hair-raising pursuit has a teenager facing felony charges.

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