Milwaukee Local News

Amtrak train catches fire near downtown Milwaukee

Thu, 05/14/2015 - 1:34pm
An Amtrak train reportedly caught fire in Walker's Point Thursday afternoon, but is now under control.

Local Amtrak riders feel safe despite deadly Philadelphia derailment

Thu, 05/14/2015 - 12:18pm
The deadly Amtrak accident in Philadelphia could change the way regulators keep rails safe in Milwaukee.

Tonight at 10: Mike's visit to Taycheedah Correctional Institution

Thu, 05/14/2015 - 12:01pm
Tonight at 10: Reporters work hard to tell a story. But when Mike Jacobs visited a local women's prison, it was what he didn't do that spoke volumes.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau holds Milwaukee hearing on student loan debt

Thu, 05/14/2015 - 11:07am
Student loan debt is a problem for millions across the country, including many right here in Wisconsin.

Bill to raise maximum speed limit to 70 MPH now waits for governor's approval

Thu, 05/14/2015 - 10:53am
A bill that would raise the maximum speed limit on some Wisconsin freeways to 70 MPH now awaits either a signature or veto from Governor Scott Walker.

Favre on Brady: 'I don't think ... that Tom was cheating'

Thu, 05/14/2015 - 10:30am
One of the most legendary quarterbacks of our generation has given his feelings on 'Deflategate.'

Russ Feingold announces run for U.S. Senate

Thu, 05/14/2015 - 9:29am
Democrat Russ Feingold has decided to run for his old Senate seat in Wisconsin against Republican Ron Johnson, who defeated him in 2010.

LISTEN: Feingold announces run for US Senate

Thu, 05/14/2015 - 9:14am
MILWAUKEE -- Former Senator Russ Feingold has announced this morning that he will seek to run for the US Senate seat he lost to Republican Ron Johnson in 2010.

Behind the story: The most dangerous assignment of Mike Jacobs' career

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 10:16pm
It was the most dangerous assignment of Mike Jacobs' career. He went to Beirut, Lebanon, just hours after terrorists bombed the U.S. Marine Base there, killing 241 American servicemen.

Milwaukee demonstrators hold solidarity march, rally for Tony Robinson

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 10:11pm
MILWAUKEE -- Demonstrators took to the streets of Milwaukee Wednesday. They say their movement is not just about Tony Robinson.

Chief Flynn reacts to loss of taped MPD interviews

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 10:08pm
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police are missing videotaped interviews. Tonight for the first time, the chief explains how it will impact cases.

Wisconsin Assembly passes junk food, drug testing bills

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 8:06pm
Public aid recipients in Wisconsin would be limited in how much junk food they could buy and forced to undergo screenings for illegal drug use under bills passed Wednesday by the state Assembly.

Photojournalist Jim Angeli was with Jake in Beirut for 1983 bombing

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 7:12pm
241 American servicemen were killed when terrorists bombed the U.S. Marine headquarters in 1983.

City of Sheboygan hopes 'Robo Hawk' will scare away seagulls

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 6:50pm
SHEBOYGAN -- Seagulls have become a real nuisance in Sheboygan.

People with disabilities oppose changes to state support program

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 5:45pm
MADISON -- Abigail Tessman says she is at the Capitol fighting for her independence.

'MKE Plays' program aims to revitalize run-down parks

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 5:28pm
MILWAUKEE -- A dozen of Milwaukee's most run-down parks are about to get a facelift.

DOJ releases Officer Matt Kenny's interview with investigators

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 5:18pm
MADISON -- For the first time, we're hearing from the police officer who killed Tony Robinson.

32-year-old woman shot, killed on Milwaukee's north side

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 5:08pm
MILWAUKEE - A woman was shot and killed on Milwaukee's north side Wednesday afternoon.

Mike reports from Beirut after the 1983 barracks bombing

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 4:46pm
After 37 years at TODAY'S TMJ4, Mike Jacobs is retiring.

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