Milwaukee officer killed in shootout chasing robbery suspect on probation

Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving, 37, died after he was shot near 14th and Cleveland on the city's south side early Tuesday. Police said it happened during a struggle with a robbery suspect who had just been placed on probation Monday.

Kyle Rittenhouse shooting: Anthony Huber federal civil rights lawsuit permitted

A federal judge ruled in favor of a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by Anthony Huber’s family against Kenosha law enforcement “to hold officers responsible for their role in the events leading to his death" when he was shot by Kyle Rittenhouse during August 2020 protests.

Mark Jensen Kenosha murder trial: Guilty verdict

A Kenosha County jury found Mark Jensen guilty on Wednesday, Feb. 1 of first-degree intentional homicide in the killing of his wife, Julie Jensen, in 1998.

Wisconsin PA announcer's ‘shut up’ message highlights ref shortage

Sending a message loud and clear, a Wisconsin public address announcer told fans to shut up after they criticized officials at the end of a high school basketball game.

1-year-old Milwaukee boy in stolen car killed in crash: medical examiner

A Milwaukee 13-month-old was killed when the car he was in was stolen and crashed near 35th and Hope on Friday, the medical examiner's report says.

Milwaukee police officer accused; abusing infant, faces 2 charges

A 30-year-old Milwaukee man, who is a Milwaukee police officer, is accused of physically abusing his 2-month-old infant.

First-time homebuyer? See the typical weather you can expect in the top 10 best markets

Several qualities make a town attractive, including affordability, livability and where it might be easier for young buyers to break into the housing market. But have you ever considered what the typical weather looks like?

Car into Milwaukee pond, rescue efforts captured on bodycam

After a car went into a Milwaukee pond in December, newly released body camera footage shows first responders' work to rescue the woman inside.

Racine police shooting; officers wounded, man arrested

Two Racine police officers were shot and wounded after an incident that unfolded on Gillen Street just east of West Boulevard late Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Gov. Evers to ban TikTok from state devices

Governor Tony Evers intends to issue an executive order banning TikTok from state devices.

Milwaukee postal worker killed; 3 charged in federal complaint

A federal criminal complaint has been issued, charging three people in connection to the fatal shooting of Milwaukee USPS worker Aundre Cross.

Milwaukee 4-year-old dead after 'longstanding abuse,' 3 charged

A Milwaukee man and two women are charged in connection with the "longstanding abuse" of a 4-year-old Milwaukee girl who died after she was rushed to Children's Wisconsin.

Milwaukee 4-year-old homicide, caregivers arrested

Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide and child abuse case involving a 4-year-old girl near 23rd and National.

Waukesha woman drove drunk, Milwaukee crash killed friend, prosecutors say

A Waukesha woman is accused of driving drunk and causing a crash that killed her friend near 91st and Bradley in Milwaukee. After the crash, prosecutors say she denied she was driving.

Waukesha police shooting, 2 officers hurt, female shooter dead

Police said officers assisting a landlord with an "erratic" tenant were fired at in Waukesha Wednesday afternoon, and one was hit. The female shooter was later found dead in the basement. A second officer was not shot but went to the hospital with injuries.