Milwaukee Local News

Local police chiefs call for funding to reduce child abuse and neglect, prevent crime

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 9:08am
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn and Janesville Police Chief David Moore are releasing a report Wednesday that calls for the renewal of a federal-state program that would allow young moms and dads to get in-home help to become better parents.

Now Trending - Wednesday, Feb. 4

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 8:09am
A look at what is trending now.

Give yourself extra travel time Wednesday morning

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 7:30am
The Department of Public Works said they are done plowing the main roads, but there are more than 103 salt trucks on Milwaukee side streets this morning.

Vigil planned for UW-Milwaukee student who died over weekend

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 7:29am
A vigil is planned tonight on UW-Milwaukee's campus for a student who unexpectedly died over the weekend.

UWM students, teachers to rally against Gov. Walker's $300 million budget cut to UW system

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 7:14am
Students and staff from UW-Milwaukee are fighting back against Governor Walker's proposed $300 million dollar budget cut to the UW school system.

Pink cheese? You can find it in Wisconsin

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 7:01am
What says romance in Wisconsin better than a bag full of cheese curds?

Vigil planned for UW-Milwaukee student who died over weekend

Wed, 02/04/2015 - 6:51am
A vigil is planned tonight on UW-Milwaukee's campus for a student who unexpectedly died over the weekend.

Milwaukee King looks to remain unbeaten in conference play against South

Tue, 02/03/2015 - 10:52pm
Milwaukee South hopes to hand King its first conference loss of the season.

40-pound aluminum Smokey Bear stolen from Waukesha County

Tue, 02/03/2015 - 10:18pm
Smokey Bear has disappeared from Waukesha County, and a search is underway.

More snowfall means more cleanup for Wisconsinites

Tue, 02/03/2015 - 10:13pm
We didn't get a lot of snow Tuesday night, but the roads are slick.

Carbon monoxide leak sickens movie goers

Tue, 02/03/2015 - 8:20pm
Authorities say 30 people were checked or treated for carbon monoxide poisoning after a leak occurred at a movie theater in Price County

Orange road stripes find warm welcome in Zoo Interchange

Tue, 02/03/2015 - 7:52pm
MILWAUKEE -- Early this winter, the Department of Transportation decided to repaint some of the road stripes near the Zoo Interchange to help drivers better navigate the road construction there.

Sheriff David Clarke, Deputy Sheriff's Association suing Milwaukee County over budget issues

Tue, 02/03/2015 - 7:46pm
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke and the Milwaukee Deputy Sheriff’s Association (MDSA) filed a lawsuit against Milwaukee County Tuesday.

Sue Black picked to head Arizona State Park system

Tue, 02/03/2015 - 7:44pm
MILWAUKEE -- This August will mark three years since Sue Black was fired as the director of the Milwaukee County Parks system.

Sue Black takes 'dream job' leading Arizona State Parks

Tue, 02/03/2015 - 6:20pm
The former Milwaukee County Parks Director is leaving Wisconsin.

Woman with baby kangaroo asked to leave Beaver Dam McDonald's

Tue, 02/03/2015 - 5:41pm
Customers weren't loving what they discovered when they went to a McDonald's to grab a burger - it was an animal that's usually only seen down under.

Governor Walker to unveil two-year state budget Tuesday evening

Tue, 02/03/2015 - 5:38pm
Governor Scott Walker is set to release his two-year state budget Tuesday evening.

Firefighters, businesses asking you to 'shovel it forward'

Tue, 02/03/2015 - 5:19pm
We told you yesterday about the Greenfield firefighters who shoveled the driveway of a man who had a heart attack.

Experts: Use pacing, moderation to stay safe during shoveling

Tue, 02/03/2015 - 5:14pm
Shoveling and snowblowing can be dangerous if you're not physically fit.

Got cabin fever? Check out these travel deals

Tue, 02/03/2015 - 4:50pm
All this snow may have you dreaming about a warm sunny beach somewhere. Even if you can’t get away, there are still ways to get out of the snow and cold.

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