Milwaukee Local News

Man hands out $100 bills at Milwaukee homeless shelter

Tue, 01/13/2015 - 7:05am
MILWAUKEE -- Some people at a Milwaukee homeless shelter are getting a little help after a man passed out ten $100 bills on Monday.

Racine police welcome new K-9 to force

Tue, 01/13/2015 - 6:58am
RACINE -- The Racine Police Department is welcoming a new officer to its force.

Walker to deliver State of State amid presidential talk

Tue, 01/13/2015 - 6:43am
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker plans to deliver his State of the State speech amid growing speculation that he will enter the crowded Republican field for president.

Rock legends Crosby, Stills, and Nash announce Milwaukee show

Tue, 01/13/2015 - 6:00am
Known for their folk rock stylings and intricate harmonies, supergroup Crosby, Stills, and Nash will appear in Milwaukee for a performance this spring.

'Lucky beard guy' of Packers fame getting his own bobblehead

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 10:29pm
The Packers are on the road to glory, and the "tug seen 'round the world" has thrust a fan into the spotlight.

Updates to investigations on West Allis firefighter, Milwaukee public works employee

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 10:23pm
There have been new developments into two I-Team investigations - involving both a West Allis firefighter and a Milwaukee public works employee.

Homeland Security calls for increased security at airports, federal buildings in light of attacks

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 10:20pm
The Department of Homeland Security is calling for increased security measures at airports and federal buildings in light of recent terrorist attacks around the world.

Man falls from balcony at Bayshore Town Center, condition unknown

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 10:14pm
Flight for Life was called to Bayshore Town Center in Glendale Monday night after a man reportedly fell from a second-floor balcony.

Local bars, restaurants hoping Packers playoff push translates to big business

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 10:12pm
Most Packers fans will be staying in Wisconsin to watch the big game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Many are busy planning their parties. That has local businesses seeing more green, and feeling golden.

Madison police chief tired of blame for racial disparities

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 8:10pm
Madison's police chief is venting his frustrations at black protesters accusing his department of bias and contributing to racial disparity in the criminal justice system.

Controversial proposal may privatize some public schools

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 6:23pm
The measure, labeled the School Accountability Bill, adds student testing and gives schools an A through F letter grade.

'Northwest Packer Backers' offers safe haven for Green Bay fans in the middle of Seattle

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 6:15pm
Living in Seattle isn't easy when you're a Green Bay Packers fan.

Why does it look like many city side streets haven't been plowed?

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 5:14pm
Even though it's been four days since we've seen snowfall, drivers are still spinning out on the city's streets.

Established 1846: Take a look inside Old Saint Mary's, Milwaukee's oldest church

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 4:51pm
The first Catholic Mass to ever be broadcast over the airwaves wasn't in New York or Chicago, it happened right here in Milwaukee.

Rep. Paul Ryan won't run for president in 2016

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 3:52pm
Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan won't run for president in 2016, according to remarks he gave in a Monday interview with NBC News.

Paul Ryan won't run for president in 2016

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 3:31pm
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Getting to Seattle: Alternate routes that may save Packers fans money

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 12:11pm
The Packers now face the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship next Sunday. If they win - they will play in the Super Bowl.

Teenager wears Rodgers jersey for nearly 1,500 days

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 8:27am
A boy in Holmen, Wis. is nearing an unofficial record for most consecutive days wearing the same jersey - an Aaron Rodgers jersey.

Ice rescue team called, suspect arrested on Fox River

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 7:53am
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay police had to call in the water and ice rescue team and its inflatable boats to make an arrest on the Fox River.

26-year-old Milwaukee man found dead on homeowner's doorstep

Mon, 01/12/2015 - 7:50am
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating the death of a 26-year-old Milwaukee man found dead on a homeowner's doorstep.

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