Milwaukee Local News

Local theater puts unique twist on 'Macbeth'

Tue, 01/20/2015 - 12:49pm
A local theater is putting a unique twist on Shakespeare's's classic, Macbeth. Soulstice Theatre is staging the play with an all-female cast.

Whistleblower: Sen. Baldwin knew about Tomah VA problems, didn't act

Tue, 01/20/2015 - 11:38am
TOMAH -- One of the whistleblowers in the scandal surrounding the VA Medical Center in Tomah says U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's (D-WI) office knew about accusations of over-medicating patients at the facility for months, but did nothing.

Live coverage of the 2015 State of the Union Address

Tue, 01/20/2015 - 9:46am
Follow extended coverage of the 2015 State of the Union Address, with live-streaming video.

Apostle Island ice caves still inaccessible

Tue, 01/20/2015 - 8:33am
BAYFIELD -- Businesses that cater to tourists flocking to the Apostle Island ice caves say this season so far has been very different than last year.

Tonight at 10:00: Lifeline For Local Women

Tue, 01/20/2015 - 8:01am
These volunteers are all too familiar with the pain of abusive relationships.

Fundraiser hopes to send Milwaukee-area kids to 'Selma'

Tue, 01/20/2015 - 7:13am
MILWAUKEE -- A local fundraiser tied to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is hoping to send kids to the movies.

Milwaukee mayor to make final push for downtown streetcar

Tue, 01/20/2015 - 6:43am
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will make a final push for a streetcar in downtown Milwaukee Tuesday.

Packers fan, Iraq War vet granted dying wish loses battle with cancer

Mon, 01/19/2015 - 10:13pm
It's a sad day for the family of a Packers fan who was granted a dying wish. The Iraqi War veteran is being remembered for his courage and bravery.

Brewers fans give a bittersweet farewell to Yovani Gallardo

Mon, 01/19/2015 - 10:00pm
Fans have mixed reaction to Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo's departure.

Walker to attend CPAC event next month in Washington

Mon, 01/19/2015 - 8:20pm
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is headed to the nation's capital next month for a Conservative Political Action Conference that is attracting other potential 2016 Republican presidential candidates.

Domestic violence survivor paying it forward by helping others

Mon, 01/19/2015 - 6:21pm
She was trapped in a world of physical and emotional abuse from her husband. Thanks to a little help, a local woman escaped, and rescued others in a similar situation.

Racine Fire Department uses truck to arrest suspects on roof

Mon, 01/19/2015 - 6:17pm
Usually suspects are taken away in cop cars, but the Racine Fire Department took down burglary suspects with their big rig.

Expert: Packers fans should vent and move on

Mon, 01/19/2015 - 6:01pm
In taverns and living rooms, faces revealed sadness, anger, disbelief and helplessness as the Green Bay Packers squandered a lead and unceremoniously departed the NFL playoffs.

Brewers trade Yovani Gallardo to Rangers

Mon, 01/19/2015 - 5:45pm
The Brewers are making a big splash by trading Yovani Gallardo.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. remembered at library ceremony

Mon, 01/19/2015 - 5:36pm
A special tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. was held Monday at his namesake: Martin Luther King Library.

Man accused of killing Waukesha gas station clerk faces judge

Mon, 01/19/2015 - 5:23pm
A man and a woman faced a judge Monday for the murder of a gas station clerk in Waukesha.

Three arrested after robbery, car crash

Mon, 01/19/2015 - 4:44pm
Three people have been arrested and a fourth is on the loose after a robbery and car crash Monday afternoon.

Fans shift focus to Brewers baseball after devastating Packers exit

Mon, 01/19/2015 - 3:35pm
It was a heartbreaking loss for the Packers in Seattle; but it's a new week and time to move on.

Wisconsin Lutheran, Homestead in non-conference battle

Mon, 01/19/2015 - 2:26pm
Two state boys basketball tournament contenders go to battle in our Tuesday night Preps Live game.

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