Milwaukee Local News
Shorewood kids ready to rock the Big Gig
For the School of Rock, Summerfest is just one more lesson.
Community calls for peace in wake of another violent weekend
MILWAUKEE -- There have been six murders since Thursday morning in Milwaukee, leaving communities mourning and demanding change.
MCTS drivers prepared to strike, leave 150,000 riders scrambling
The union that represents Milwaukee County transit drivers is heading toward its first strike since 1978, union leadership said late Monday.
Postcards mailed to inactive voters in Wisconsin
The state elections board has mailed postcards to nearly 100,000 registered voters in Wisconsin who have not cast ballots in the past four years.
Democrats want to remove marriage definition in constitution
Wisconsin Democrats on Monday called for the elimination of nullified language in the state's constitution that defines marriage as between a man and a woman.
Witnesses: Children started Milwaukee playground fire
MILWAUKEE - It's considered a suspicious fire on a local playground, and witnesses agree; saying it was no accident.
Tuesday is Children's Fest Day with TODAY'S TMJ4 at Summerfest
Summerfest is taking the day off Monday, but the Big Gig returns Tuesday with Children's Fest Day.
Bucks arena, prevailing wage holding up state budget
MADISON -- There was some movement Monday on two key logjams in the state budget - the new Bucks arena, and prevailing wage. However, it's now clear the budget will not be done on time, as the governor wanted.
Fiscal Bureau: Cheaper to keep Bucks, if you don't work for them
We crunched the numbers on the state's revenue study on a new Bucks arena, and show you what you'll really pay if the Bucks stay, or leave.
Rep. Vos believes arena plan could pass as is
Three representatives detailed what they hope the state will be on the hook for in terms of funding a new arena for downtown Milwaukee.
Big Bend man, accused of stabbing girlfriends mother to death, in court for extradition hearing
A Waukesha County man is heading back to Missouri to face charges of murder.
Badgers coach Bo Ryan to retire after next year
The man who has grown the renaissance of Wisconsin Badgers basketball to un-reached levels in the last 60 years has decided to retire.
Police on scene of homicide on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner are on the scene of a homicide on the city's north side.
Arena debate goes beyond Madison, Milwaukee
One of the major budget issues lawmakers are wrangling over is how to pay for a new arena in downtown Milwaukee. It's an issue that's near and dear to people who live in and near the city, but those who don't live anywhere near the proposed facility are also talking about it.
Teen summer trends: Paid vs. unpaid opportunities
Every year, millions of high school students make some extra cash in the summer by getting a part time job. But that trend is starting to disappear.
VIDEO: Rodgers, Munn show off martial arts skills
Aaron Rodgers will never be allowed to fend off defensive linemen using a stick. He did it, however, in a viral video.
Fatal fight started during argument about girlfriend
WAUSAU -- Wausau police say it was a fight over a woman that left one man dead and sent another to jail.
Assembly plan would scale back prevailing wage
MADISON -- Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says nearly 60 percent of public projects in Wisconsin would not be subject to the prevailing wage law under a proposal he's introducing.