How Safe Is Wisconsin? Here's How It Compares In The Midwest

Wisconsin finished behind three Midwest states, including a neighbor that cracked the top 10. See where every state in the region ranked.

Video: WI Parent Cited After Tripping 9-Year-Old Player During Youth Football Game

A 41-year-old Milwaukee man was cited by Mount Pleasant police after video captured him tripping a boy headed for the end zone.

Missing WI Teen Found After Being Held Captive For 4 Years: Reports

The girl started communicating with Owen Anderson online when she was 12, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.

Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo Arrested On Suspicion Of OWI In Milwaukee

Romo went to high school about 35 miles from Milwaukee in Burlington, Wisconsin.

Ex-Milwaukee Judge Sentenced To $5,000 Fine For Obstruction

A federal jury convicted Dugan of helping a man evade an ICE arrest at the Milwaukee County Courthouse in April 2025.

Milwaukee Tax Preparer Sentenced For Filing Hundreds Of Fraudulent Returns

Jasmeika Simon was sentenced June 16 to one year and one day in federal prison.

WI Teen Gets Life In Killing Of 5-Year-Old Boy Found In Dumpster

The death of Prince McCree later helped spur a change to Wisconsin's missing-child alert system.

Milwaukee Man Gets 16.5 Years For 9 Gas Station Robberies

Federal prosecutors said the robberies happened in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties over about one month.

Milwaukee Jury Convicts Father In Fatal Shooting Of 4-Year-Old Son

Ralph Taylor was convicted of intentional homicide and firearm possession in the July 2025 death of his son.

FBI Seeks ‘SAVAGE’ Sweatshirt Suspect In Wisconsin Bank Robbery

Surveillance images show a masked man who implied he had a gun before fleeing a West Milwaukee bank on foot.

Ex-Milwaukee Officer Who Aided Gang, Shared Police Intel Is Sentenced

He gave ammo to a felon, warned suspects, and told gang members where to find rivals, prosecutors said.

Milwaukee's Cesar Chavez Day Canceled Amid Sexual Misconduct Accusations

The decision came a day after The New York Times published an investigation accusing the labor rights icon of sexual misconduct.

4 Wisconsin Residents Charged In Federal Nonprofit Embezzlement Scheme

Prosecutors say the alleged fraud targeted a Milwaukee-area nonprofit and involved bank fraud and money laundering charges.

Milwaukee Police Shoot, Kill Man After Traffic Stop And Foot Pursuit

Video from the incident will be released in accordance with department policy, police said.

WI Man, 34, Killed In Snowmobile Crash In Illinois

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is investigating a snowmobile crash that claimed the life of a 34-year-old Wisconsin man.

Daughter Accused Of Killing Milwaukee Mom: Report

Family identified the victim as 64-year-old Carrie Zettel, who friends described as “caring” and “selfless.”

6 Kids Found Locked In Milwaukee Storage Unit, Police Say

Police said a 26-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man were arrested, and charges will be reviewed by the district attorney.

Small Plane Crashes Into Lake Michigan Off Racine County, 3 Rescued

The U.S. Coast Guard said the passengers were taken to Milwaukee for evaluation after Thursday’s crash.

Deadly Flares Lost After Milwaukee Military Drill, Coast Guard Warns

The U.S. Coast Guard Sector of Lake Michigan is warning the public about three unaccounted-for phosphorus pyrotechnics.

5 Killed, 200 Displaced In Mother’s Day Fire At Milwaukee Complex

The blaze destroyed the 85-unit building, which lacked a fire sprinkler system.

WI Teen Killed Parents To Finance His Trump Assassination Plot: Feds

Federal authorities say a Wisconsin teen killed his parents to fund a plot to assassinate President Donald Trump and overthrow the U.S.

Amber Alert: Pregnant WI Teen With Man Violating No-Contact Order

Sophia Martha Franklin, 16, is believed to be traveling with Gary F. Day, 40, authorities said.

College Free Speech Rankings: How WI Schools Performed

Harvard University has been ranked the worst institution for free speech for the second year in a row.

3 Milwaukee Officers Shot Thursday Are Expected To Survive

Three Milwaukee police officers were shot while they were serving a warrant on the city's northwest side Thursday morning.

Ohio Cop Kills Man Blocks From RNC In Milwaukee: Reports

An on-duty officer in town for the Republican National Convention killed a person blocks from the events, according to multiple reports.

Man Impersonated Federal Agent In WI: DOJ

A 38-year-old man from Utah was convicted of impersonating a federal officer and wire fraud in Wisconsin.

Beloit Man Sold Fentanyl While Under Federal Supervision: Feds

A 39-year-old Beloit, Wisconsin man was sentenced last week for another federal felony drug crime.

Failed U.K. 'Female Assassin' Worked For Milwaukee Brewers: Reports

A Wisconsin native is on the run following an attempted assassination in the United Kingdom, according to prosecutors there.

3 Milwaukee Men Sentenced In Pharmacy Robberies

"Pharmacy robberies cause multiple layers of harm," said U.S. Attorney Haanstad, noting how they introduce drugs into the community.

Body Parts On Lake Michigan Shore Belonged To Milwaukee Woman: Sheriff

Remains of 19-year-old Sade Robinson were found by someone walking on the beach, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said.

More Body Parts Discovered In Milwaukee

Milwaukee police confirmed Monday that unidentified human remains were found a day earlier at 31st and Walnut​ streets.

1 Stabbed Inside Milwaukee Hospital: Report

Milwaukee police investigating after someone was reportedly stabbed inside Columbia St. Mary's Hospital on Monday.

Milwaukee Man Trafficked Teen Girls From Oshkosh, Green Bay: Feds

The 36-year-old man trafficked two 15-year-old runaways into the illegal commercial sex industry, authorities said.

Body Of Prince McCree, Missing 5-Year-Old Milwaukee Boy, Found In Dumpster; Police Say 2 People Are In Custody

The boy last was seen at his home Wednesday morning. His parents were going door-to-door Wednesday night searching for him.

Germantown Police Shoot, Kill Person On Middle School Roof

At the time of the shooting, up to 70 students were inside the school building, according to authorities.

WI Jury Convicts Men Of Defrauding Government Agencies, Lenders

Three of the defendants were found guilty of targeting the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles in one of their schemes.

Another WI Man Charged In Jan. 6 Attack On U.S. Capitol

The 37-year-old breached the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 wearing a helmet and ballistic-style vest, authorities said.

Kenosha Man, 43, Convicted Of Child Porn Possession

Joseph M. Thomas, 43, faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in federal prison.

Man Armed With Knifes Shot Dead By West Allis Officers: Police

Five West Allis police officers were placed on standard administrative leave after fatally shooting a 36-year-old man Thursday morning.

Shooting On Milwaukee Bus; Man Faces Attempted Homicide Charge: Cops

An accused shooter asked a man "what's up" before he shot him onboard a Milwaukee bus in August, a criminal complaint said.