Milwaukee Local News

Tonight at 10:00: Turning Clothes To Cash!

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 2:03pm
It's spring cleaning season!

Tour of Remodeled Homes to take place this weekend

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 1:38pm
The Milwaukee/Nari Tour of Remodeled Homes is coming up this weekend.

A call for spiritual counselors in Milwaukee

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 1:24pm
MILWAUKEE -- A call for spiritual counselors to help families of homicide victims in Milwaukee. The announcement came at what is known as the Ceasefire Breakfast. The Salvation Army is looking for chaplains to go through training with Milwaukee police. Once counselors are trained, one will be sent to every murder scene in the city to offer spiritual guidance to the friends and family of the victim. "The faith leaders play such an important role in reaching people the government can't reach," Barrett said. "And they can really be strong partners to us to help people in their lives so that we can reduce the violence in the city." Barrett also said statistics show violence in the city of Milwaukee overwhelmingly involve male black victims and male black suspects.

Barrett says he is 'confident' lost MPD data will be recovered

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 1:21pm
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said he is confident lost data at the Milwaukee Police Department will be recovered.

7-week-old infant found dead in Milwaukee

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 10:32am
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating the death of a 7-week-old infant on the city's north side.

MACC Fund's John Cary reflects on Rodgers Jeopardy! Win

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 9:41am
After getting a $50,000 check thanks to the sharp wits of Aaron Rodgers, the MACC Fund's John Cary reflects on what the winnings mean.

MACC Fund's Jon Cary reflects on Rodgers Jeopardy! Win

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 9:41am
After getting a $50,000 check thanks to the sharp wits of Aaron Rodgers, the MACC Fund's Jon Cary reflects on what the winnings mean, as well as the charity's relationship with the Packers MVP

School bus overturns in crash on Milwaukee's northwest side

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 9:11am
MILWAUKEE -- A school bus was involved in an accident on Milwaukee's northwest side Wednesday morning.

Young, Gifted and Black to march in Madison following DA's decision not to charge officer

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 7:02am
MADISON -- The group Young, Gifted and Black will march in Madison Wednesday morning, a day after the Dane County district attorney's decision not to charge Madsion police officer Matt Kenny in the death of 19-year-old Toby Robinson.

Young, Black and Gifted to march in Madison following DA's decision not to charge officer

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 7:02am
MADISON -- The group Young, Black and Gifted will march in Madison Wednesday morning, a day after the Dane County district attorney's decision not to charge Madsion police officer Matt Kenny in the death of 19-year-old Toby Robinson.

Wauwatosa beer garden to open Wednesday

Wed, 05/13/2015 - 6:47am
The Landing at Hoyt Park beer garden will officially open Wednesday.

Behind the story: Mike spoke with Jim Irwin about the fight of his life

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 10:32pm
He was the voice of the Green and Gold, and member of the Packers Hall of Fame. Jim Irwin, a Wisconsin broadcasting icon, sat down with Mike Jacobs to talk about the most important game of his personal life.

Suspect reportedly steals woman's car with baby strapped inside

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 10:15pm
MILWAUKEE -- A mother's car was stolen with a baby strapped inside.

Tony Robinson's mother vows to keep up fight for justice

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 10:11pm
MADISON -- They marched peacefully, but with a purpose. Tony Robinson's mother was front and center, vowing never to give up her fight for justice.

Mike catches up with Morning Blend Executive Producer Kim Buchanan

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 8:05pm
Our Mike Jacobs is getting ready to wrap things up after 37 years at TODAY'S TMJ4.

Farmers, florists wary of overnight Frost Advisory

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 7:49pm
Farmers are hoping for the best Tuesday night. There's frost in the forecast, and they hope it doesn't ruin their crops.

Republicans scale back size of public broadcasting cut

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 7:10pm
Republican lawmakers on the Legislature's budget-writing committee broke with Gov. Scott Walker and voted Tuesday to scale back his proposed cut to public television and radio, saying more robust fundraising could plug the gap.

Fond du Lac man was in Nepal when deadly earthquake hit

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 7:07pm
Nepal was hit by another powerful earthquake Tuesday. At least 50 people were killed.

Developers break ground on 'Corners of Brookfield' project

Tue, 05/12/2015 - 6:50pm
TOWN OF BROOKFIELD -- A big change is coming to the Town of Brookfield. Developers broke ground Tuesday on a new shopping mall and outdoor apartments.

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