Extreme heat grips Milwaukee Wednesday with highs near 94°F and heat-index readings in the low 100s. Cooling sites and storm chances are in play into the holiday weekend.

A Racine woman suffered life‑threatening injuries in a June 28 motorcycle crash in Mount Pleasant; police arrested the driver on OWI and felony charges. Investigation is ongoing.

Ian’s Pizza plans a frozen-pizza production kitchen and a small slices-to-go window at Bay View’s R1VER complex this summer, and hiring is already underway.

A 61-year-old Grafton man was arrested after a neighbor reported a gunshot; police evacuated a woman and say domestic-violence enhancers apply.

U.S. Marshals are searching for John Luckett, wanted in Milwaukee after his jail cellmate died in a suspected overdose. Authorities say narcotics taken from Luckett tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl.

A Necedah man drowned at Petenwell Lake after apparently attempting to rescue an injured eagle; investigators found fishing gear and feathers at the scene.

A 25-year-old was taken to a hospital after a Saturday shooting on the 9600 block of W. Fond du Lac Avenue; police are asking for tips.

Lakefront Brewery converted a neighboring storage lot into a riverfront greenspace, with new sod and trees expected to be ready for guests within weeks.

A $3.8M Megabucks ticket from the June 24 drawing was sold at the Saukville Kwik Trip, the largest Lottery payout in Wisconsin so far in 2026. The Wisconsin Lottery confirmed the win and listed the winning numbers.

A 40-year-old man wanted in a June 18 Milwaukee homicide was seen in Arbor Vitae and ran from deputies; authorities say he is dangerous.

Milwaukee County unveiled "Destined for Greater," a new violence-prevention initiative backed by state funding and local partners. The plan scales mentoring, mental health and street-level interventions.

Oracle sued the PSC in Ozaukee County to overturn tougher credit and collateral tests tied to the Port Washington data center. The case could reshape how Wisconsin balances big tech investment and ratepayer protections.

The Gund Company has filed conceptual plans for roughly 110,000 sq ft of new manufacturing and warehouse space at 809 Philip Drive in Waukesha; the Plan Commission will discuss the concept tonight.