Milwaukee Local News

Judge: Enough evidence to try man in Berit Beck case

Wed, 04/29/2015 - 11:51am
The man accused of killing 18-year-old Berit Beck more than two decades ago appeared in court for his preliminary hearing Wednesday morning.

Denim Day 2015: reaching out to the often silent survivors

Wed, 04/29/2015 - 11:00am
MILWAUKEE - Wednesday is Denim Day, an internationally recognized day in which people are encouraged to wear jeans to raise awareness of rape and sexual assault.

Tonight at 10:00: Mysterious Illness

Wed, 04/29/2015 - 8:48am
People tell her she's too skinny, but what they don't know is that she's literally starving.

New freshwater sustainability lab to open at Discovery World

Wed, 04/29/2015 - 7:20am
Discovery World is opening a new freshwater sustainability lab Wednesday evening.

Milwaukee-based Assurant Health to be sold, shut down

Wed, 04/29/2015 - 7:17am
The parent company of Milwaukee-based Assurant Health announced it will be sold or shut down. The company said the decision comes as they struggle to adjust to changes with the affordable care act, citing up to $90 million in loses in its first quarter.

Searches to resume for missing Milwaukee woman Kelly Dwyer, last seen in October 2013

Wed, 04/29/2015 - 6:43am
We are expecting to learn more details about a renewed search for Kelly Dwyer Wednesday afternoon. Dwyer was reported missing from Milwaukee's east side in October 2013.

Summerfest announces Johnson Controls World Sound Stage headliner schedule

Wed, 04/29/2015 - 5:00am
The Johnson Controls World Sound Stage will feature the following headliners:

'Why did you shoot me?' Victim of violent carjacking has a message for her attacker

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 10:06pm
The victim of a violent carjacking was shot in the face outside her home, and has a message for her attacker.

‘Data brokers’ build secret files from online usage

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 9:44pm
You probably have it with you right now – an electronic device able to count your steps, track your friends and record your every movement.

Lawmakers reach deal on raising speed limit to 70 mph

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 8:15pm
Wisconsin Republicans say they have reached an agreement to increase the speed limit to 70 mph on some stretches of interstates and highways in the state.

Andy and Elizabeth Meier stop by to talk to Mike

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 6:56pm
Mike Jacobs is retiring at the end of May. To celebrate his career, we're bringing back special guests from throughout the years to catch up and to wish Mike well.

Is it finally safe to plant your garden?

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 6:47pm
Temperatures have dipped to near freezing over the last few days. That has people wondering if it's finally safe to plant a garden.

Bucks selling Game 6 tickets only to Wisconsinites until noon Wednesday

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 6:17pm
The Bucks have issued a pre-sale ticket policy for fans who want to come to a potential Game 6.

Video shows Sheriff's Deputy risk her life to stop wrong-way driver

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 6:12pm
MILWAUKEE -- New DOT video shows the moments when a Sheriff's Deputy risked her life to stop a wrong-way driver on I-43.

Splintered trees with 'missing' pieces explained

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 5:37pm
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee County highway maintenance officials say workers are busy doing spring tree trimming. Up and down Highway 43, county crews have been out, trimming trees, but some of what's being left behind has drivers shaking their heads.

Residents can vote on controversial Greendale Veterans Memorial Tuesday night

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 5:33pm
There’s a critical vote Tuesday for the future of a proposed veteran’s memorial in Greendale.

Suspected armed robber causes fatal crash, tries to run from police

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 5:10pm
MILWAUKEE -- An armed robber caused a deadly crash and then ran from police - cell phone video shows him trying to get away.

Mike's original coverage of 2007 earthquake in Sarajevo, Bosnia

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 5:07pm
Our Mike Jacobs is retiring at the end of May.

Baltimore gang members: We want to stop the violence

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 3:45pm
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Wraparound Milwaukee to discuss sexual exploitation, trafficking in city

Tue, 04/28/2015 - 12:50pm
A new partnership called Wraparound Milwaukee is hosting a meeting tonight to discuss sexual exploitation and trafficking in the city.

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