Milwaukee Local News

Tonight at 10:00: Keeping College Grads

Tue, 11/11/2014 - 7:54am
Some of the brightest young minds in our state are leaving. So what's luring them away?

Seniors, disabled to ride Milwaukee County buses for free

Tue, 11/11/2014 - 7:40am
MILWAUKEE -- Seniors and people with disabilities may soon be able to ride Milwaukee County buses for free.

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to make stop in Milwaukee Tuesday

Tue, 11/11/2014 - 7:28am
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will make a stop in Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Homecoming for a hero: Vietnam soldier to be laid to rest after 47 years

Tue, 11/11/2014 - 7:00am
KENOSHA -- A farewell 47 years in the making will take place Tuesday for a Wisconsin soldier killed during the Vietnam War.

Linkin Park announced as Summerfest's second headliner

Tue, 11/11/2014 - 5:00am
Fresh off announcing Florida Georgia Line as Summerfest's first Marcus Amphitheater headliner, the festival has announced that rock act Linkin Park will also be performing.

Rodgers makes 3-year-old's wish come true before Packers win

Mon, 11/10/2014 - 10:34pm
The quarterback of the Packers chose to give a few minutes of time for the wish of a child battling a medical condition.

No arrest yet in hit-and-run crash that critically injured pregnant mother

Mon, 11/10/2014 - 10:25pm
A Racine family wants to know why there has been no arrest in a hit and run crash that critically injured a pregnant mom.

Alderman willing to take tips in Laylah Petersen case

Mon, 11/10/2014 - 10:19pm
Alderman Willie Wade says anyone with information on those responsible for five-year-old Laylah Petersen’s death should go to police. However, the alderman says you can also call him.

Marine vet stands watch at site of proposed Greendale memorial

Mon, 11/10/2014 - 10:13pm
A battle over where to build a veterans memorial in Greendale is growing. On Monday a Marine veteran took matters into his own hands to honor our veterans.

UW-Oshkosh student charged in ricin case

Mon, 11/10/2014 - 7:37pm
A 21-year-old University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh student is charged in federal court with possessing the deadly toxin ricin.

Three-month-old boy on donor list waiting for critical heart transplant

Mon, 11/10/2014 - 6:27pm
One of the state's youngest patients on the organ donor list has been waiting for months for a new heart.

U.S. Postal Service employees, customer information hacked

Mon, 11/10/2014 - 6:20pm
Officials say employees' information such as names, dates of birth, addresses and social security numbers may have been compromised.

Person of interest in Kelly Dwyer's disappearance in court Monday

Mon, 11/10/2014 - 6:20pm
The person of interest in Kelly Dwyer’s disappearance faced a jury trial Monday. Kris Zocco was charged with 17 counts of child pornography.

Mayor Barrett: 'Adequate police force' just the beginning in curbing violence

Mon, 11/10/2014 - 5:44pm
When it comes to curbing violence in Milwaukee, Mayor Tom Barrett said that having an "adequate police presence" is just the beginning.

Veterans presented with pin, certificate ahead of Veterans Day

Mon, 11/10/2014 - 5:26pm
This is a week to pay tribute to those who have given so much. Military members got a great thank you at the Villa Bradley Estates Monday.

Classmates hold prayer service for 5-year-old killed in shooting

Mon, 11/10/2014 - 5:11pm
Police are still looking for at least two people who fired a dozen shots into a house at 58th and Fairmount.

First major snowstorm hits northwest Wisconsin

Mon, 11/10/2014 - 2:54pm
The first major snowstorm of the season is hitting northwest Wisconsin. One of the cities getting hit hardest is Amery, and people there have mixed reactions.

Fans can win tickets to Favre retirement game in foundation donor contest

Mon, 11/10/2014 - 11:24am
Bret Favre is holding a contest to raise money for charities that help children and fight breast cancer.

Local business takes aim at trash while helping people, animals

Mon, 11/10/2014 - 11:18am
GLENDALE - If your socks get holes in them or you can't get a stain out of your shirt, you probably don't think twice about throwing them in the trash. But a company in Glendale is trying to change the way people think by getting them to recycle even the most worn-out clothing and textiles so they can be reused or recycled.

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