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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- According to the Oak Creek Police Department, James "Jimmy" Nowak passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 6. After a Sunday night crash, the family of James "Jimmy" Nowak has told CBS 58 that he would be donating his organs on Wednesday night.

Oak Creek police are on the hunt for a man living in his SUV with four dogs, believed to be responsible for a vicious dog attack that resulted in the death of two small dogs. The heartbreaking incident was captured on police body cam footage.

• Four people were hospitalized following a police chase and crash in Greenfield, Wisconsin, after a traffic stop for a speeding violation. • The SUV, which was fleeing from the police, crashed into a utility pole on South 43rd Street and Loomis Road.

For the third year in a row, the Milwaukee County Zoo is inviting visitors to walk through the zoo on December nights for its holiday event, Wild Lights. There are thousands of holiday lights throughout the zoo, spread out across nine lights displays, themed around different animals and habitats, such as Jungle Bells, featuring light sculptures of apes and primates; FantaSEA, set up to look like an underwater environment; and a ROARchestration light show that replays every 10 minutes.

In an exclusive call from inside the Waukesha County Jail, Jessy Kurczewski had a lot to say the night before her sentencing.

A lot of people are drawn to uniqueness while hunting for their next dream home, but these three houses in Wisconsin might take the unique factor a little too far. If I could afford to live an old home with unique architecture that I didn't have to put any work into, I would thrown down the money immediately, BUT I can't afford that dream so I live vicariously through Zillow and realtor.com.

In the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a baffling case continues to perplex both law enforcement and the local community. Alexander Michael Kruck, a 33-year-old father, vanished under mysterious circumstances on July 17, 2020, leaving behind a trail of questions and few answers. This long-form article delves deep into the disappearance of Alexander Kruck, exploring every facet of the case to shed light on what might have happened to him.

About 30 people are displaced and four firefighters suffered burns following an apartment building fire Wednesday in Milwaukee. No occupants of the building were sent to the hospital, according to Deputy Fire Chief Darin Peterburs. The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the fire shortly after 4 p.m. in 9600 block...

MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man charged in connection to a crash that killed a woman and her unborn child pleaded not guilty Wednesday, Dec. 6. Prosecutors accuse 20-year-old Frank Mosley of first-degree reckless homicide, first-degree reckless homicide (unborn child) and hit-and-run involving death. He has been bound over for trial.

At least eight kids have minor injuries after a crash involving a van and car on Milwaukee's south side on Wednesday.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) -Sen. Tammy Baldwin says the state will get a $2.5 million in grants to explore expanding rail service in the state, including the possibility of extending service to Green Bay on the Milwaukee to Chicago line. The funding comes from the Department of Transportations ‘Corridor ID’...

MILWAUKEE — A recent WISN 12 News story about a raccoon-infested north side house touched a nerve with Milwaukee Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa. "Here in my district on the near south side, we have the same, sounds like a very similar issue. In fact, these neighbors call this house 'the raccoon house,'" Zamarripa said Wednesday.

Many Santas are already taking over one street in Whitefish Bay as neighbors hope to spread some holiday cheer.

Several local and Milwaukee area individuals indicted and sentenced on Federal drug and weapon charges. The Manitowoc County Metro Drug Unit is providing an update to several local drug investigation cases involving subjects from the Manitowoc area along with subjects who were identified as Milwaukee area drug sources.

A mother and son are found shot dead in a West Allis home. Police say this could have been prevented.

Discover how a Milwaukee-based nonprofit, Above the Clouds, dedicated to connecting children with the arts, has fallen victim to mail theft. The incident has resulted in a loss of thousands of dollars, impacting their ability to provide free classes and apply for crucial grant funding.

A high-speed police chase in West Allis involving a vehicle with two children onboard ends with the arrest of a man and woman. In a separate incident, a violent crash in Greenfield following another police pursuit results in four hospitalizations.

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police are investigating an armed carjacking that happened early Wednesday morning, Dec. 6 on the city's south side. It happened near 28th and Burnham just before 6 a.m. Police said an armed individual demanded and obtained property from a victim – including the victim's vehicle. MPD...

A Milwaukee alderman faces backlash after questionable comments, deemed by many as racist, were made by the alderman's spouse on a political opponent's Facebook page. The alderman denies sharing these sentiments, while the opponent remains focused on the upcoming election.

MILWAUKEE — A local nonprofit is turning old bikes into new dreams. DreamBikes, locaked near MLK Drive and Lloyd Street, has been serving the Milwaukee community since 2008. The organization prepares teens for the future by providing them hands-on, paid job training. DreamBikes teaches kids how to refurbish bicycles...