Milwaukee Local News

Gov. Walker's casino decision remains mystery

Sun, 12/28/2014 - 3:14pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Time is growing short for Republican Gov. Scott Walker to decide whether to approve a new Kenosha casino.

LIVE: Packers, Lions battle for NFC North championship

Sun, 12/28/2014 - 2:38pm
Follow today's game online here; Packers Gameday now on 620WTMJ and your desktop computer with more on LIve at 10 on TODAY'S TMJ4 and NBC26.

Two Packers fans head to Lambeau for the first time

Sat, 12/27/2014 - 10:46pm
GREEN BAY -- Packers fans across the country dream of heading to Lambeau Field to watch the green and gold play. And because of an Associated Bank contest, two lucky fans will be there this Sunday for the first time.

Packers host Lions with NFC North title on the line

Sat, 12/27/2014 - 9:54pm
Follow along live as the Packers and Lions meet for the NFC North title on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

One-year-old shot on Milwaukee's northwest side

Sat, 12/27/2014 - 8:04pm
One-year-old being treated at local hospital after being shot inside residence.

Hamilton family attends rally in Chicago

Sat, 12/27/2014 - 5:21pm
Family and supporters of Dontre Hamilton took to a much larger platform Saturday in Chicago. Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. led the rally.

Wisconsin native gains virtual edge on race track

Sat, 12/27/2014 - 2:13pm
Nic Hammann is living proof that if you're really good at video games, it could pay off.

DNR hopes to lease private land for turkey hunt

Sat, 12/27/2014 - 12:43pm
MADISON, Wis. -- The state Department of Natural Resources is looking to lease private land in southeastern Wisconsin to give turkey hunters more room to roam this spring.

Cranes raised in Wisconsin set to be released

Sat, 12/27/2014 - 12:42pm
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Biologists with the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries hope to release 14 young endangered whooping cranes into a southwest Louisiana swamp on Sunday.

Wisconsin woman charged with stabbing brother

Sat, 12/27/2014 - 11:25am
BARABOO, Wis. -- Prosecutors have charged a southern Wisconsin woman accused of stabbing her brother to death with first-degree reckless homicide.

Dontre Hamilton supporters rally in Chicago

Sat, 12/27/2014 - 11:13am
CHICAGO -- Relatives and other supporters of a Milwaukee man killed by a city police officer are attending a rally in Chicago with the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Gas falls below $2 a gallon in Kenosha

Sat, 12/27/2014 - 8:24am
KENOSHA -- Gas prices hit a rare threshold in Kenosha this week.

Fake gun sparks real standoff in Madison

Sat, 12/27/2014 - 7:22am
MADISON -- A teenager brandishing what was later discovered to be a fake gun sparked an armed standoff in Madison late on Christmas Eve.

Bar owner speaks out about what sparked violent fight involving Dustin Diamond

Fri, 12/26/2014 - 10:16pm
PORT WASHINGTON -- "Dustin Diamond" is accused of stabbing another man during a bar fight. Police say they found the switchblade in the actor's car.
The bar owner tells our TMJs Julia Fello what prompted the violent fight.

Packers fan ready for Sunday showdown

Fri, 12/26/2014 - 9:53pm
MILWAUKEE- We are less than 48 hours from Sunday's showdown and Packers nation is pumped.

Five Kenosha police officers head to New York for funeral of officer killed in squad car

Fri, 12/26/2014 - 9:51pm
KENOSHA -- Some 25,000 police officers will pay their respects Saturday, to the two officers who were killed in their squad car in New York City.

Every police department in the country was invited to send officers to the funeral services.

Five officers from Kenosha decided to make the trip and pay their respects.

The king of the jungle is also king of the box office

Fri, 12/26/2014 - 8:29pm
When the "Lion King" comes to town it draws huge crowds-- which can be a good thing for local theater companies, but it also poses some challenges. Vince Vitrano takes a closer look

Racine man held in fatal hit-and-run, bail jumping

Fri, 12/26/2014 - 8:05pm
A 31-year-old Racine man has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run accident that left a pedestrian dead.

Local woman, founder of Kenyan charity, dies at 25

Fri, 12/26/2014 - 3:45pm
A local woman determined to make a big difference in the lives of women half a world away has died.

Give one more gift this holiday by recycling Christmas materials

Fri, 12/26/2014 - 12:21pm
The EPA reports Americans throw out more trash in the month of December than any other time of year.

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