Milwaukee Local News
ATVs dangerous, deadly on public roads
All-terrain vehicles have high-speed engines, they’re fun to drive and often are used recreationally to explore off-road trails. The powerful vehicles can also be deadly on public roads, and they’re showing up there more and more, in part because of relaxed state and local laws.
Police looking for thieves who took veterans group's computer
ST. FRANCIS -- A group that raises money to support veterans is the victim of a crime.
Dozens of tires disappearing from parked cars in Riverwest
Brazen thieves are stripping cars of their rims and tires in the middle of the night in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood.
Lawmaker says school sports proposal benefits home-schoolers
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The state lawmaker who authored a measure that would allow private, home-schooled and online charter students to participate in public school district athletics and activities says he drafted the proposal to give children more options.
New Berlin student hopes to spell his way to victory at 2015 Scripps Bee
The 2015 Scripps National Spelling Bee got underway Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Spellers from around the country took preliminary tests to determine who will move on to the televised competition.
Car strikes pedestrian in Whitefish Bay, victim flown to hospital
A pedestrian was taken to a hospital via Flight for Life after being struck by a car in Whitefish Bay Tuesday afternoon, police say.
Area vendors say bounce house tragedies can be avoided
A waterspout moved on shore in Florida Monday, and it picked up a bounce house. Three children were inside.
Lucroy hopes to rejoin Brewers next Monday, Segura back on Friday
The All-Star catcher hopes to get back in action next week when the Brewers hit the road.
Missing Milwaukee man found safe
A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 85-year-old man from Milwaukee.
Chaplains being trained to help Milwaukee police on scene
MILWAUKEE -- Due to an uptick in shootings across the city of Milwaukee, more than 50 chaplains from area churches are being trained to work with the Milwaukee Police Department.
Abele, Barrett: 'We're getting closer' on Bucks arena
Two Milwaukee government leaders say different sides are coming a bit more together on a final plan for a new Bucks arena.
Chicago man who went missing in Wisconsin River found dead
WISCONSIN DELLS -- Authorities say they've found the body of a 21-year-old Chicago man who disappeared in the Wisconsin River near Wisconsin Dells.
Slender Man stabbing suspect returns to court for motion hearing
WAUKESHA -- One of the Slender Man stabbing suspects returns to court Tuesday morning.
Slender Man stabbing suspect returns to court for motion hearing
WAUKESHA -- One of the Slender Man stabbing suspects returns to court Tuesday morning.
Man found shot to death in car on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE -- Violence claimed another victim in Milwaukee overnight.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, a 23-year-old man was found shot to death in a car, which was parked in an alley, near 24th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, a 23-year-old man was found shot to death in a car, which was parked in an alley, near 24th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.
'The Blue Line' launches online campaign to stand behind police officers
MILWAUKEE -- A new website has been launched with one mission: To praise police officers who help keep our cities safe.
Greenfield pizza place closed for up to a month after teen crashes while allegedly drunk
GREENFIELD -- A teen suspected of driving drunk turned a pizza place into a drive through.
Police investigating non-fatal shooting in Waukesha
Police are investigating the circumstances behind a non-fatal shooting Monday evening in Waukesha.
Authorities investigate bullet that hit Milwaukee ambulance
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Authorities are looking for whoever fired a gunshot that struck an ambulance responding to a call in Milwaukee.