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Fight Leads to Shots Fired Near 14th and Burnham in Milwaukee

No injuries reported as police search for shooter

Daughters' Surprise Visit Precedes Mother's Tragic Death at Workplace

Wendi Winters was killed in a mass shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper office in Annapolis, Maryland, just a year after her daughters surprised her at work.

Milwaukee family raises reward to $10,000 for tips in the 2012 killing of Trell Jackson

Tawanna Jordan has called her brother's 2012 murder a cold case that deserves answers. Now, her family is offering $10,000 for tips leading to an arrest and conviction.

Man Sentenced to Probation for 2024 Crash that Killed Retired Priest in Wauwatosa

Clay Schueffner, 26, received 4 years of probation and a $2,500 fine for the crash that killed Father David H. Gau.

18-Year-Old Kills Parents to Fund Trump Assassination Attempt

Prosecutors say the young man was too dangerous to ever be released from prison.

Jeffrey Dahmer's Mom Defends Serial Killer, Claims He 'Didn't Hurt' Victims

Criminal psychologist examining new evidence on serial killer Christopher Wilder also shares disturbing insights from Dahmer case

Mukwonago School Bus Driver Allowed Armed Parent Onboard

The driver cited a domestic conflict situation as the reason for letting the parent with a firearm onto the bus.

Wisconsin Man Sentenced for Arson Attack on GOP Congressman's Office Over TikTok Ban

Caiden Stachowicz, 20, set fire to Rep. Glenn Grothman's office after the app briefly went dark in the US.

2 Arrested After Shootout Near Milwaukee Family Dollar

No other injuries reported in incident near Appleton Avenue store

Wisconsin Teen Sentenced to Life for Killing Parents to Fund Trump Assassination Plot

Nikita Casap, 18, pleaded guilty to murdering his mother and stepfather to obtain funds for a failed plan to kill the former president with a drone.

Nikita Casap Sentenced to Life for Killing Parents in Waukesha

The 18-year-old pleaded guilty to murdering his mother and stepfather in 2025 to fund a plot to assassinate a politician.

Man Shot at Milwaukee Hospital Still Alive, Family Says

Christopher Robinson Jr. was falsely reported deceased after being critically injured in a shooting at Aurora Sinai Medical Center.

18-Year-Old Sentenced to Two Life Terms in Trump Plot

Wisconsin teen convicted of killing parents as part of alleged assassination plan

Wisconsin man sentenced to 7 years for arson attack on congressman's office over TikTok ban

Caiden Stachowicz pleaded no contest to arson charge for trying to set fire to Rep. Glenn Grothman's office in Fond du Lac

Waukesha Teen Sentenced to Life for Killing Parents to Fund Trump Assassination Plot

Nikita Casap, 18, pleaded guilty to murdering his mother and stepfather to obtain funds for a failed plan to kill the former president using a drone.

Milwaukee Woman Pleads Guilty in Hit-and-Run Crash

Chamari Williams admitted to fleeing the scene after striking a motorcyclist, who lost his leg in the collision.

Family Disputes Report of Aurora Sinai Shooting Victim's Death

Christopher Robinson Jr. remains on life support, attorney says, despite medical examiner's pronouncement.

Waukesha Man Sentenced for Killing Parents in Plot to Assassinate President

Nikita Casap, 18, pleaded guilty to murdering his mother and stepfather in January and will be sentenced today.

Man Killed After Texas Highway Shootout With Officers

Suspect allegedly fired at officers, civilian cars after fleeing Border Patrol checkpoint

Wisconsin Man Killed in Shootout After Fleeing Texas Border Patrol

Suspect fired at officers and civilian vehicles during high-speed chase on Interstate 10