Milwaukee Local News

Stradivarius robber ordered to pay restitution

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 7:23am
The man who stole a rare Stradivarius violin has been ordered to pay back $4,000 in restitution.

Kenosha man pleads not guilty in infant's death

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 7:22am
A man whom police describe as a "monster" has pleaded not guilty to killing his infant daughter.

Red Arrow Park to see more protests Friday

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 7:20am
If you live in the Milwaukee area, you know Red Arrow Park, usually for its Christmas trees and its ice rink.

Fond du Lac firefighters warm up holidays for local children

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 7:19am
Firefighters in Fond du Lac are on a special mission Friday.

Crucial stretch of I-94 westbound to close during season's biggest shopping weekend

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 9:36pm
Construction workers will close a busy portion of I-94 this weekend, impacting last-minute shoppers.

ACLU dismisses Wisconsin gay marriage lawsuit

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 8:40pm
Attorneys who filed a lawsuit seeking legal recognition of hundreds of same-sex marriages performed in June in Wisconsin have dismissed their lawsuit after the state said the marriages would be recognized.

Whitefish Bay, Nicolet in border battle doubleheader

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 8:08pm
Their borders touch in the North Shore suburbs. Their boys and girls hoops teams will battle in contests Friday night.

Cedarburg, Homestead hoops in North Shore duel

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 7:36pm
Two North Shore teams hit the hardwood in Mequon as Cedarburg and Homestead battle in our Preps Live Friday night game of the week.

Attorney General's office to test or organize 6,000 rape kits

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 6:25pm
6,000 untested sexual assault kits had been sitting in warehouses. Now, they will either be tested, or organized for future use.

Community group delivers joy to thousands during Christmas season

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 5:24pm
Thousands of presents and dozens of volunteers means a lot of hard work. It's all part of the Faith Builders Annual Christmas in Milwaukee.

Several Milwaukee County Supervisors wear 'I can't breathe' shirts during meeting

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 5:13pm
Half a dozen Milwaukee County Supervisors Thursday wore shirts reading "I Can't Breathe."

Mayor Barrett announces accelerated crisis intervention training for police officers

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 4:02pm
All Milwaukee Police officers will receive accelerated crisis intervention team training by 2017, Mayor Tom Barrett is expected to announce Thursday afternoon.

Police chase briefly shuts down traffic on I-94 eastbound

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 2:24pm
A police chase that started in Delafield ended near I-94 and Moorland Rd. Thursday afternoon, and briefly shut down eastbound traffic on the interstate there.

Broken line affecting 911 calls in Dodge County, residents must use alternate number

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 12:44pm
DODGE COUNTY -- A broken fiber optic line has been affecting 9-1-1 calls in Dodge County.

WATCH: Matthews does PSA to help fight Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 12:13pm
Muscle-bound linebacker Clay Matthews did a video about a deadly disease that takes away the muscle strength of 1 of every 3,500 boys.

DOT reports slick conditions on I-43, Highway 41 in Milwaukee

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 10:23am
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reporting slick conditions on I-43 and Highway 41 in Milwaukee.

Abused dog looking for home this holiday season

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 9:18am
MILWAUKEE – An abused dog rescued by a Good Samaritan is looking for a new home this holiday season.

Slender man stabbing suspects scheduled for competency hearings

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 7:40am
WAUKESHA -- The two girls charged in the Slender Man stabbing case are due back in court on Thursday.

Children, Milwaukee police partner during Shop with a Cop

Thu, 12/18/2014 - 7:27am
MILWAUKEE -- Twenty local children were chosen to "Shop with a Cop" Wednesday evening.

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