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William McDonald pleaded guilty to intimidating his Black neighbors at his apartment complex in Milwaukee. McDonald threatened to slash a woman's throat and demanded her to move.

A teenage boy from Wisconsin was arrested in connection with a shooting that killed a 15-year-old boy and injured five young girls. All of the women were treated for nonfatal injuries.

Wisconsin man who fled state several times after posting bond following crimes was found guilty in the murder of a 24-year-old in 2022, claiming it was in self-defense.

A shooting in Milwaukee led to the death of a 15-year-old boy. Five young women were also injured in the shooting. Investigators are trying to learn what led up to the shooting.

Wisconsin’s top Republican says that a plan put forward by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and the Milwaukee Brewers to spend nearly $300 million in taxpayer dollars on improvements to the stadium where the team plays was likely dead in the GOP-controlled Legislature.

Joel Embiid made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 41.4 seconds left as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat Milwaukee 133-130.

A Wisconsin man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after shooting at Milwaukee police officers. No Milwaukee officers discharged their firearms during the chase.

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is pushing the state Legislature to allow bars in 14 counties surrounding Milwaukee to be open later during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Giannis Antetokounmpo left late in the first quarter with a right knee issue to spoil his rapid return from a sprained wrist, but the Milwaukee Bucks still trounced the Miami Heat 128-99 on Friday for their 13th consecutive victory.

Keishon Thomas died in police custody in February 2022. One of the officers said he had called an ambulance for Thomas, but investigators found he never did, according to a criminal complaint.

Milwaukee police officers Donald Krueger and Marco Lopez are facing separate charges over the overdose death of a 21-year-old man they took into custody.

While the GOP presidential field is expected to be a crowded one, only three notable candidates have so far entered the race.

A 5-year-old Milwaukee boy died Tuesday after accidentally shooting himself with a firearm, and police say two men have been arrested for leaving the gun unattended.

There are six teams in the NBA that look pretty comfortably in playoff position.

Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo was scheduled to be in New York on Monday to undergo testing and get further evaluation on his injured right wrist, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

U.S. cities and towns that have challenged their 2020 census population figures appear to be winning only small victories.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says his executive budget will hand the Milwaukee Brewers almost $300 million to enact repairs on American Family Field.

Gov. Tony Evers wants to hand the Milwaukee Brewers nearly $300 million from Wisconsin's budget surplus to enact repairs and renovations at American Family Field. In exchange for the money, the Brewers have agreed to extend their lease at the stadium by 13 years through 2043, the administration and the team said. “As governor, and also someone who happens to be a lifelong Brewers fan, I'm so excited about the historic opportunity we have today to keep Major League Baseball here in Milwaukee for another twenty years and to usher in a new generation of Brewers fans in Wisconsin who can grow up rooting for the home team just like I did,” Evers said in a statement.

Recent revelations about Republican election strategies targeting minority communities in Wisconsin’s biggest city came as no surprise to many Black voters.

A rare Harley-Davidson motorcycle built in 1908 has become the most expensive motorcycle ever sold at auction, according to data compiled by a website that tracks vintage motorcycle sales. The Strap Tank Harley-Davidson was recorded on vintagent.com as being sold for $935,000 after auction fees last month at the Mecum Auction in Las Vegas, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Friday. The bike was named Strap Tank because its oil and fuel tanks are attached to the frame with nickel straps.

Orthodox Jewish Hasidic leaders are mourning the death of emissary Henya Federman, 40, who was left in critical condition after attempting to save her infant daughter from drowning.

Orthodox Jewish Hasidic leaders are mourning the death this week of an emissary from Milwaukee who lived and worked in the US

By Ben JealousThe racial divisions that have split our country for centuries don’t just live in people’s hearts and heads. Some of them exist in concrete and pavement running right through certain neighborhoods. That’s the same amount that a 50 percent cut in the current state budget cost mass transit systems in Madison and Milwaukee. Most Milwaukee mass transit riders are workers riding to a job or the disabled and seniors who no longer drive. When we see these fabricated divisions, the question we should ask is who benefits from creating them?

A shootout between a robber and a Milwaukee police officer resulted in the death of the officer and the suspect. The suspect fled from officers before shots were fired.

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has appointed former Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson as the state's health secretary.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple-double with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the short-handed Miami Heat 123-115 on Saturday night for their seventh straight victory.

Michael Malone might coach Nikola Jokic in the All-Star Game.

Octaviano Juarez-Corro of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who shot and killed two people at a Memorial Day picnic in 2006, was found dead in his jail cell Sunday morning.

Sal Bando, a three-time World Series champion with the Oakland Athletics and former Milwaukee Brewers executive, has died. According to a statement from his family, Bando died Friday night in Oconomowoc. "Sandy, Sal’s wife of 54 years, and sons Sal Jr., Sonny and Stef, send their love to family, friends and fans who mourn the loss of a humble and faithful man,” the family said in the statement.

The Wahlburgers franchise was launched in 2011 in an A&E reality show by Chef Paul Wahlberg along with his famous brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg.

Wisconsin Democrats are calling for the Republican leader of the state Senate to remove his appointee to the state's bipartisan election commission over comments he made about minority turnout in Milwaukee.

Socialism is back in the Wisconsin Legislature after decades without representation.

Southwest Airlines had to divert a flight to Milwaukee on Wednesday due to a "potential mechanical issue" as the airline recovers after thousands of flights were canceled.

Left-hander Taylor Rogers is joining twin brother Tyler as a reliever with the San Francisco Giants, agreeing to a $33 million, three-year contract.

Christmas Day is about superstars. Get ready for the NBA's holiday helping and follow along with our expert analysis throughout the day!

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers hasn't ruled out using state funds to construct a passenger train between Madison and Milwaukee. It would expand connections between Chicago and St. Paul.

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said he isn’t ruling out the use of state funds to construct a passenger rail line between the cities of Madison and Milwaukee that would also expand connections between Chicago and St. Paul, Minnesota.

A Wisconsin officer was shot and a female shooter was killed during a gunfire exchange inside a home, police said.

The fan, at a game in Milwaukee vs. the Bucks, was ejected. Afterwards, Green called on legislators to pass laws with strict penalties for fan misbehavior.

A fan was ejected following a complaint by Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green during a game at Milwaukee on Tuesday night.

Police in Wisconsin are seeking tips to help them solve the case of a bald eagle that was shot and injured.

The theater was evacuated two songs into LaBelle's Christmas concert Saturday night, one witness said.

The nearly full 2,500-seat theater had to be evacuated.

Patti LaBelle was abruptly rushed off stage just a couple of songs into her Christmas concert in Milwaukee after a bomb threat forced authorities to evacuate the theater.

Patti LaBelle was abruptly rushed off stage just a couple of songs into her Christmas concert in Milwaukee after a bomb threat forced authorities to evacuate the theater. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that video from the Riverside Theater on Saturday night shows what appears to be two security officers interrupting the 78-year-old LaBelle as she chats with an audience member. Shortly after, someone announced that the nearly full 2,500-seat theater had to be evacuated because of a bomb threat.

Patti LaBelle was rushed from the Riverside Theater stage in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Saturday over a bomb threat before patrons were also evacuated and police came to investigate

A veteran postal worker was shot and killed while delivering mail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Friday evening. Police said the USPS worker was an 18-year veteran of the industry.

Milwaukee parents spoke out on their son's tragic death, arguing 20-year-old Danari Peer would still be alive if the district attorney was tougher on crime

Anthony Davis scored a season-high 44 points, LeBron James overtook Magic Johnson on the NBA’s career assists list and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 133-129 in a thriller.

The Milwaukee Brewers have promoted Marti Wronski to chief operating officer.

Is the West Phoenix's to lose? And can a healthy Milwaukee overcome the scorching Celtics? Our NBA experts weigh in.

The Toronto Blue Jays have hired Don Mattingly to serve as bench coach under manager John Schneider.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was seen shoving a 12-foot ladder to the ground following Milwaukee's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.

Milwaukee police shot a man after finding a body in his home. The cause of death of a 75-year-old woman found in the man's house is under investigation.

The Democratic candidate hasn’t found a way to respond to Senator Ron Johnson’s attacks on crime, and is foundering in the polls as a result.

Brook Lopez scored 25 points and the Milwaukee Bucks extended their season-opening winning streak to a franchise record nine games with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the bench, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-94.

School choice — allowing taxpayer money to pay for private school tuition instead of only financing public schools — has become another front in the partisan battles over education this election season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, Jrue Holiday scored 29 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-102 to improve to 8-0, the best start to a season in franchise history.

A top Milwaukee elections official has been fired after she allegedly sent falsely obtained military absentee ballots to the home of a Republican state lawmaker.

A top Milwaukee elections official has been fired after she allegedly sent falsely obtained military absentee ballots to the home of a Republican state lawmaker who has been critical of how the 2020 election was administered.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 12 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks matched a franchise record with their seventh straight win to open the season, beating the Detroit Pistons 116-91.

San Francisco, Milwaukee, and Charleston, South Carolina, landed on National Geographic's list of best places to travel to in 2023.

New winterized tents near Fulton Market bring shelter security for the unhoused, but spark questions of permanency.

Jrue Holiday sank a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 45.3 seconds left and finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Detroit Pistons 110-108 on Monday night to stay unbeaten.

LGBTQ bars in Wisconsin are banning customers from wearing Jeffrey Dahmer Halloween costumes this weekend because the killer preyed on gay community.

In Wisconsin's tight U.S. Senate race, Democrat Mandela Barnes' chances to unseat two-term Sen. Ron Johnson may rest with how well he turns out Black voters who don't always show up in big numbers.

Kyrie Irving says he embraces all religions, defiantly defending his right to post whatever he believes after the Brooklyn Nets owner was disappointed that Irving appeared to back an antisemitic film.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists as the Milwaukee Bucks remained unbeaten with a 119-108 victory over the New York Knicks.

Senate candidate Mandela Barnes, touting his 'Wisconsin story,' focuses on manufacturing jobs, protecting family farms, schools and healthcare.

A Wisconsin appeals court is refusing to block a lower court’s ruling prohibiting voters who already submitted an absentee ballot from voiding it and voting again, a rarely used practice known as ballot spoiling.

Camille Mays, a Milwaukee community activist, called on elected city officials and residents to work together to reduce violent crime as homicides skyrocket.

David Stearns is stepping down as the Milwaukee Brewers’ president of baseball operations.

Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash says he wants to see Ben Simmons regain “that joy of playing the game” as the three-time All-Star tries to bounce back after missing all of last season.

A Wisconsin man on Wednesday was found guilty of murder and other charges for killing six people and injuring dozens of others when he drove his SUV into a Christmas parade near Milwaukee last year.

In-person early voting has begun in the battleground state of Wisconsin amid lawsuits affecting which ballots can be counted or tossed, recently ordered bans on drop boxes, and restrictions on who can return ballots.

In-person early voting has begun in swing state Wisconsin amid ongoing lawsuits affecting which ballots can be counted or tossed, recently ordered bans on drop boxes, and restrictions on who can return ballots.

Milwaukee community activist Camille Mays began planting gardens for homicide victims in 2015 to support relatives — a few years later, her own son was killed.

Former Vice President Mike Pence answered questions at Georgetown University, including if he would vote for Donald Trump in 2024.

DuPage County judge sets bail Wednesday for two Wisconsin women charged with stealing merchandise from Nordstrom Rack in Oak Brook.

The white man, 62, says the friend of a Black man, 24, stole a bicycle from his friend's yard. Milwaukee police say they are investigating the incident.

Stories on crime in local newspapers for Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and Las Vegas have seen a massive boost, but Atlanta crime coverage has fallen since the summer.

Are you a Milwaukee resident under 30 and planning to vote in this midterm? We want to hear from you. How are you thinking about this election and beyond?

Vice President Kamala Harris has met with college students and Latino leaders in Milwaukee during a visit meant to energize voters weeks before an election in which Wisconsin's Democratic governor, Tony Evers, and Republican U.S. senator, Ron Johnson, are on the ballot.

The New York Mets set a major league record with 106 hit batters this season when Mark Canha was plunked twice and Luis Guillorme once in a 6-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Max Scherzer pitched six perfect innings for the New York Mets in his return from the injured list before Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich doubled in the seventh off reliever Tylor Megill.

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit his 58th and 59th home runs of the season, moving within two of Roger Maris’ American League record with 16 games remaining.

President Joe Biden is assailing “MAGA Republicans" and the extreme right in Labor Day remarks to union members.

Dodgers television and radio reporter David Vassegh said he broke two bones in his right wrist and cracked six ribs when he tumbled and crashed into the padding at the end of his slide down “Bernie’s Chalet."

Virtually nothing has gone right for the Milwaukee Brewers in thee week since they traded four-time All-Star closer Josh Hader.

Democratic hopefuls in Wisconsin see abortion as the issue that will carry them to election wins in November, but efforts to reach Black voters on the topic are sparse.

Republicans have unanimously chosen Milwaukee in swing state Wisconsin to host the 2024 national convention, beating out Nashville in deep-red Tennessee.

Nashville’s metro council has dealt what's likely final blow to hosting the next Republican National Convention.

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has emerged as the clear favorite in what had been a crowded Democratic field seeking to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, as his nearest rival dropped out and threw his support behind Barnes.

Milwaukee moved another step closer to hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention when a site selection committee unanimously recommended the event be held there rather than Nashville.

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Several artists including Bun B, Lupe Fiasco and 6LACK have recorded songs honoring Juneteenth for Apple Music.

San Diego’s Joe Musgrove has held the Milwaukee Brewers hitless through seven innings as he bids for his second no-hitter in as many seasons.

The Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks will have two preseason matchups at Abu Dhabi in October.

Milwaukee’s Willy Adames is powering a Brewers surge with seven homers in his past 10 games, including two during a 10-5 trouncing of Cincinnati on Thursday.

Willy Adames hit two of Milwaukee’s six homers, and the Brewers beat the lowly Cincinnati Reds 10-5.