An April 1 OnMilwaukee piece teases "Spar Bar," a two‑story Bay View spot built around life‑size robot boxing; the concept is unconfirmed and carries an April Fools tag.

Milwaukee’s MORI outreach reached hundreds in 2024; the fire department credits the program with helping push fatal overdoses down while warning gaps remain.

A Beloit mother faces a first-degree homicide charge after 14-year-old Kuren Rein was found stabbed in Town of Turtle; court papers say the caller asked for "a hearse."

Dodge County and local police will run active-shooter drills at John Hustis Elementary March 30–April 2; residents may see staged police activity and signage.

A Walk & Roll on Tuesday will give Milwaukee residents a close look at the aging I‑794 corridor as advocates press for a boulevard replacement that could unlock housing and parks. Organizers say feedback will be compiled into recommendations as WisDOT weighs options.

A boarded-up house fire on 37th Street spread to adjacent homes Saturday, displacing three to four people; crews reported no injuries and the Red Cross was notified.

Clear, cold start Saturday with sunshine and gusty southwest winds; highs near 47°F. Elevated fire‑weather concerns this afternoon and a chance of storms arrives Monday night into Tuesday.

Froedtert & MCW opened Wisconsin’s first proton therapy clinic on March 27, 2026, bringing a compact MEVION system to Wauwatosa that treats adults and children closer to home.

Concordia University Wisconsin has rolled out AI degrees and an AI & Quantum Innovation Lab as a $15B Vantage campus rises nearby, emphasizing ethics and workforce training. The moves aim to prepare students for new regional AI jobs while shaping how the technology is used.

Mostly cloudy and near 30°F Friday morning. Slight chance of afternoon flurries and gusty northwest winds; warmer weekend ahead.

A 10-year-old boy was killed Wednesday when an SUV rear-ended a smaller car on Highway 67 at McMahon Road near Oconomowoc. Multiple people were hospitalized and investigators are on scene.

Levy hospitality staff at the new Landmark Credit Union Live voted to form a union, organizers say. A card count showed clear majority support.

Milwaukee warms into the mid‑60s Wednesday under breezy southerly winds. A cold front Thursday brings a chance of light rain and a sharp drop to the 20s overnight.