Lower crime rates are worth celebrating, but rebuilding public confidence may take much longer than reducing the crime itself ...

Homicides and nonfatal shootings dropped substantially in Milwaukee through the first half of 2026. Both were down about 30% ...

Milwaukee police arrested a man wanted in connection to a homicide on Tuesday afternoon, July 7.

This has been a safer year for young people in Milwaukee, at least so far. Youth homicides in Milwaukee have declined from eight at this time last year to four in 2026, Milwaukee County health ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Milwaukee man convicted of killing his brother was sentenced to prison. A jury found Brandon Smith guilty of first-degree ...

Homicides were down 30 percent during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to crime ...

Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide near 37th and Townsend. A 41-year-old victim was found dead from apparent stab wounds. Anyone with information is asked to call MPD at 414-935-7360.

The Milwaukee Police Department has released data for the second quarter, showing an overall decrease is most types of crime.

Alan Ontiveros, 23, is charged with several felonies in connection with a deadly June 21 crash at 11th Street and Greenfield ...