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Milwaukee County Health Equity Champion Awards Seeks Nominees

Milwaukee County Health Equity Champion Awards Seeks Nominees

Presented by the Milwaukee County Office of Equity (OOE), the Milwaukee County Health Equity Champion Awards – now in its second year – celebrate individuals who are truly making a difference. For 2025, OOE invites the community to nominate a...

15 News+ Behind the Story: Search for missing boater on Wisconsin River

15 News+ Behind the Story: Search for missing boater on Wisconsin River

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - It was supposed to be a peaceful spring fishing trip — a young man, his grandfather and a cousin casting lines on the Wisconsin River. But in the afternoon of April 3, something went terribly wrong. The boat capsized near...

Sun to Storm Chance in SE Wisconsin

Sun to Storm Chance in SE Wisconsin

Sun to Storm Chance in SE Wisconsin Dry on Thursday with rain chances arriving late at night. 617 TURNING TO WEATHER RIGHT NOW. ANOTHER NICE SUMMER DAY TODAY, BUT YOU ARE TRACKING RAIN CHANCES AND STORMS LATE TONIGHT. MOVING INTO THE WEEKEND?...

Report: Most Wisconsin coastal beaches were unsafe for swimming for at least 1 day due to contamination

Report: Most Wisconsin coastal beaches were unsafe for swimming for at least 1 day due to contamination

As Wisconsinites hit the beach this summer, a new report finds 77 percent of Great Lakes beaches in the state tested as potentially unsafe for swimming on at least one day last year. The analysis is part of a broader review of testing for bacteria...

Fundraising begins for affordable special needs housing project in western Wisconsin

Fundraising begins for affordable special needs housing project in western Wisconsin

Partners in a new affordable housing apartment complex aimed at providing better accommodations for adults with special needs are asking the public for help. The nonprofits, Haven for Special People and Couleecap, are launching the public phase of...

Best Airbnb Stays in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Book in 2025

Best Airbnb Stays in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Book in 2025

The Airbnbs in Green Bay assure a luxurious and serene time for tourists. Green Bay, Wisconsin, is a great destination for tourists thanks to its unique blend of sports, history, and natural beauty. Home to the iconic Green Bay Packers, Lambeau...

Wisconsin invests $1.6 million to preserve historic hatchery with trout

Wisconsin invests $1.6 million to preserve historic hatchery with trout

BAYFIELD, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Leaders at the Bayfield State Fish Hatchery say $1.6 million in state funding will allow them to preserve the hatchery’s history, while also ensuring fish remain a Great Lakes resource for generations to come....

Milwaukee residents share feedback on planned Walnut - Lisbon protected bike lane project

Milwaukee residents share feedback on planned Walnut - Lisbon protected bike lane project

MILWAUKEE — Residents in Milwaukee are sharing feedback on a federally funded project that aims to add protected bike lanes along Walnut/Lisbon streets between 20th and 40th streets. It's called the Walnut - Lisbon Protected Bike Lane project. The...

Milwaukee transit union considers strike as MCTS leadership changes amid budget deficit

Milwaukee transit union considers strike as MCTS leadership changes amid budget deficit

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Transit System workers are facing unexpected challenges in their contract negotiations as MCTS leadership undergoes a significant change. The transit union is now considering the possibility of a strike after weeks of...

Wisconsin bill would regulate balloon releases across state

Wisconsin bill would regulate balloon releases across state

Balloons are often used to help loved ones mourn someone they've lost. But now, a balloon release could get you fined. MILWAUKEE - Balloons are often used to help loved ones mourn someone they've lost. But now, a balloon release could get you...

Warm, Muggy and Unsettled Weather to End the Work Week

Warm, Muggy and Unsettled Weather to End the Work Week

Some overnight weakening thunderstorms from the Dakotas will move through our region this morning; however, there should still be a decent amount of dry time today between the raindrops, especially in the first half of the day, ahead of additional...

Milwaukee renter left with no hot water turns to TMJ4 as landlord lags on repairs

Milwaukee renter left with no hot water turns to TMJ4 as landlord lags on repairs

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A Milwaukee woman has been living without hot water in her kitchen and dealing with leaking pipes since moving into her apartment in May, with little response from her landlord. "My biggest concern is honestly safety at this...

'The Gravedigger' returns: Gilbert Brown's free football camp teaches Milwaukee youth more than the game

'The Gravedigger' returns: Gilbert Brown's free football camp teaches Milwaukee youth more than the game

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Gilbert Brown's All-Pro Camp has returned to Milwaukee after a five-year hiatus, offering local youth free football instruction from the Packers legend himself. "This is a good start after being on a hiatus for about four or five...

While other crimes decline, Milwaukee homicides increase around 13% in latest data

While other crimes decline, Milwaukee homicides increase around 13% in latest data

MILWAUKEE — New data shows major crime is down in Milwaukee in nearly every category with one notable exception — homicides have increased around 13% since last year. Robbery, burglary, assault, auto theft, arson and carjacking are all on a...

Weather: Sun to storms

Weather: Sun to storms

Weather: Sun to storms Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a low of 64 degrees. It will be partly sunny Thursday with a high of 80. AND STORMS FOR US. WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT WHAT’S HAPPENING THERE IN TEXAS. JUST YOUR HEART BREAKS FOR THEM....

Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling on PFAS Leaves Businesses Vulnerable and Overextends Agency Power

Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling on PFAS Leaves Businesses Vulnerable and Overextends Agency Power

In a contentious 5–2 decision, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has dealt an unprecedented blow to the state’s business and manufacturing sector by ruling that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) can force cleanup of PFAS contamination despite...

Wisconsin Christian Music Festival Declares It Will ‘Choose Love’ Instead of Canceling Newsboys

Wisconsin Christian Music Festival Declares It Will ‘Choose Love’ Instead of Canceling Newsboys

Praise in the Pines, a one-day Christian music festival held in Eagle River, Wisconsin, made the announcement it has decided to “choose love” by not canceling Newsboys as its headliner on July 19. Other large festivals, such as Kingdom Bound,...

Wisconsin high court clears way for conversion therapy ban to become permanent

Wisconsin high court clears way for conversion therapy ban to become permanent

The entrance to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer) MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court cleared the way Tuesday for the state to permanently enact a ban on conversion therapy in a ruling that gives the...

Storms Return To Wisconsin Towards End Of Week

Storms Return To Wisconsin Towards End Of Week

Patchy Fog Tonight Nice Thursday Strong Storms Friday MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -Dry and pleasant weather is expected to continue through Monday evening across most of southern Wisconsin. A few isolated showers may pop up in far southwestern areas...

Opinion: Here’s why we need to make water safety education a priority in Milwaukee

Opinion: Here’s why we need to make water safety education a priority in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service invites community members to submit opinion pieces of 500-800 words on topics of interest to central city Milwaukee. To send a submission for consideration, please email info@milwaukeenns.org. The views...

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