Milwaukee Local News

South Milwaukee High School under lockdown

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 12:39pm
MILWAUKEE -- South Milwaukee High School is under a lockdown.

Red Cross taxed after two apartment fires in two days

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 12:23pm
Officials at the Red Cross of Southeastern Wisconsin said their relief trucks have logged a lot of miles in the last couple of days.

Slick morning commute leads to several accidents, slide-offs around region

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 12:02pm
Drivers experienced a slick and slow commute Wednesday morning due to some overnight snow.

Vigil planned for Winona State student found dead in dumbwaiter

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 10:26am
FOUNTAIN CITY -- Winona State University is planning a candlelight vigil for a student found dead at a restaurant where she worked.

Wisconsin boys dial 911 in search of Santa

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 9:44am
MAYVILLE -- Two young brothers from southeastern Wisconsin are likely hoping they haven't landed on Santa's naughty list after police showed up at their doorstep.

Highway 45 near Good Hope Road reopens after jack-knifed semi slows traffic

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 7:57am
MILWAUKEE -- Traffic on Highway 45 near Good Hope Road is slowing due to a crash.

Three firefighters injured in apartment fire on Milwaukee's north side

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 6:35am
MILWAUKEE -- Three firefighters were injured battling a fire on Milwaukee's north side Tuesday night.

Serving up honesty: Local waiter returns $4,000 in cash found at table

Tue, 12/02/2014 - 10:29pm
A local waiter is serving up honesty. He's being praised after returning a huge wad of cash left behind by a diner.

Popular jewelry brand Lia Sophia going out of business

Tue, 12/02/2014 - 10:17pm
A popular jewelry brand is going out of business, leaving a lot of local sellers without a job.

Washington Park neighborhood wins award for partnership with police

Tue, 12/02/2014 - 10:12pm
At a time when strained relations between police and community members dominate headlines, one Milwaukee neighborhood is getting national attention for its strong partnership with Milwaukee Police.

Bar owned by county supervisor shut down over unpaid taxes

Tue, 12/02/2014 - 10:05pm
A south side tavern owned by Milwaukee County supervisor Peggy Romo-West has been closed since Nov. 26, the result of a state action over unpaid taxes.

Legislator to introduce right-to-work legislation

Tue, 12/02/2014 - 7:07pm
A Republican lawmaker has promised to introduce right-to-work legislation during the upcoming session.

Mayor Barrett meets with President Obama over Ferguson, police body cameras

Tue, 12/02/2014 - 6:25pm
Mayor Tom Barrett is back from a whirlwind visit with President Barack Obama.

Get details on closures planned this week for I-94 near Zoo Interchange

Tue, 12/02/2014 - 6:14pm
Major closures start Tuesday night in the Zoo Interchange. I-94 will shut down in both directions during the overnight hours.

Marquette University investigating three on-campus sexual assaults

Tue, 12/02/2014 - 5:13pm
All three of the assaults were reported over the last couple of weeks, and each of them allegedly happened in residence halls.

Who are Packers' biggest competition at top of Larrivee's power poll?

Tue, 12/02/2014 - 4:29pm
See who's competing with the Green Bay Packers to be the NFL's best, in the mind of the voice of the Packers.

Milwaukee's Oriental Theatre offers rich history, lavish examples of movie palace style

Tue, 12/02/2014 - 4:00pm
The Oriental Theatre is a crown jewel in Milwaukee.

McCarthy's daughter steals the show

Tue, 12/02/2014 - 1:15pm
Football coaches are supposed to be tough, macho, steel-eyed men of strength. Mike McCarthy had a moment that turned him into a softie.

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