Milwaukee Local News

Republicans introduce education bill; public, private and charter schools to be graded

Fri, 01/09/2015 - 8:38am

Assembly Republicans have introduced their first bill of the year.

Dangerously cold weather creates 15 percent increase in ambulance calls

Fri, 01/09/2015 - 8:36am

Subzero wind chills and weather-related accidents are keeping emergency crews busy all week long.

CDC to give update on flu season's status

Fri, 01/09/2015 - 8:35am

The Centers for Disease Control will give an update Friday on the flu.

Protests aimed at police spur Friday's Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Fri, 01/09/2015 - 7:29am

Protests aimed at police officers have spurred the first "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" today, Friday, Jan. 9.

Deadline looms for federal officials to approve Kenosha Casino deal

Fri, 01/09/2015 - 7:28am

Federal officials have until today to approve a deal that could impact the future of the Kenosha Casino project.

Fire and Police Commission to take up Officer Manney's appeal

Fri, 01/09/2015 - 7:26am

The Fire and Police Commission will hear Officer Christopher Manney's appeal next month.

Two Milwaukee Boys & Girls clubs to remain open, serve families during frigid temps

Fri, 01/09/2015 - 7:25am

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools decide to close all of their public schools tomorrow.

County Supervisor wants to rename Red Arrow Park

Thu, 01/08/2015 - 10:15pm

Milwaukee County Supervisor Khalif Rainey wants to rename Red Arrow Park to honor Dontre Hamilton.

Weather brings traffic to a crawl

Thu, 01/08/2015 - 9:47pm

Snow and wind drastically slowed traffic, Thursday night, as drivers tried to get home.

J.C. Penney closing Racine, Oshkosh stores

Thu, 01/08/2015 - 8:30pm

J.C. Penney is closing additional stores in Wisconsin.

More snow, cold leads to sloppy Thursday commute

Thu, 01/08/2015 - 5:16pm

Another one-two punch of snow and cold caused more trouble for drivers Thursday.

The hunt: France scours countryside for suspects

Thu, 01/08/2015 - 1:33pm

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Rodgers reportedly has torn calf, misses part of practice Thursday

Thu, 01/08/2015 - 12:47pm

As a new report comes on Aaron Rodgers' injury, he was expected on the field later on Thursday afternoon.

Racine Zoo welcomes baby emperor tamarin

Thu, 01/08/2015 - 11:41am

RACINE -- The Racine Zoo is welcoming its first primate addition in years, a baby emperor tamarin.

Gov. Walker adds adviser ahead of possible '16 bid

Thu, 01/08/2015 - 9:36am

MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is expanding his team of aides as he considers running for president in 2016.

Gov. Scott Walker to attend Iowa Freedom Summit ahead of possible '16 bid

Thu, 01/08/2015 - 8:55am

MADISON -- TODAY'S TMJ4 has learned that Governor Scott Walker will attend the Iowa Freedom Summit later this month.

Despite school closings, Milwaukee bakery preps for morning deliveries

Thu, 01/08/2015 - 7:24am

MILWAUKEE -- Even though many businesses and schools across the region are closed Thursday -- there are still plenty of people out working in the cold.

Several crews on scene of industrial fire in Waukesha

Thu, 01/08/2015 - 7:04am

WAUKESHA -- Several fire departments are on the scene of an industrial fire on Rockwood Circle in Waukesha.

Police searching for parents of girl found walking outside overnight

Thu, 01/08/2015 - 6:41am

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are looking for the parents of Heaven Bates.

Slinger teen representing Packers at Seattle Punt, Pass, & Kick contest

Wed, 01/07/2015 - 10:20pm

One loyal Packers fan is getting ready for the big game this weekend. Not the one at Lambeau Field - but the playoff game in Seattle.