Irgens and Visit Brookfield want to remake the 16‑acre former Boston Store parcel with a public market, medical offices and retail; site work is targeted for Q4 pending approvals.

Edmond Young, convicted in a case involving a teen, vanished from the state registry after roughly 15 years of compliance; investigators and the DOC are asking for tips.

Summerfest pushed its 2027 dates into late June, scheduling three Thursday–Saturday weekends from June 24–July 10. Organizers say they’ll still support Juneteenth programming with community partners.

Two men were shot near Douglas and Romayne in Racine late Friday; one is in serious condition and police are searching for suspects.

Grover “Manty” Ellis, a pillar of Bronzeville’s jazz scene and a longtime teacher, has died at 93. He founded the Wisconsin Conservatory jazz program and mentored multiple generations of players.

Children’s Wisconsin has become the first U.S. hospital to treat a child with Avlayah, a newly FDA‑approved brain‑penetrant therapy for Hunter syndrome. The hospital started infusions for a 6‑year‑old from New Berlin this week.

A new slush-and-snack counter, Slush Shack, is planning a soft opening at Sherman Phoenix with candy-topped drinks, loaded snacks and a nonprofit arm pending city approval.

Two shootings on Milwaukee’s north side on July 9 left one person dead and two wounded; police are canvassing neighborhoods and seeking tips and video.

Jochen Zeitz has listed Rancho Alegre, his 178‑acre Santa Fe compound, for $16.5 million. The property reads like an Old West film set and has hosted TV shoots.

A Milwaukee man has pleaded guilty to the 2022 on‑duty killing of letter carrier Aundre Cross. Sentencing is set for Oct. 14, 2026.

A halal broasted-chicken restaurant called Flying Chicken is proposed near Mitchell International Airport; a license application is pending before the Milwaukee Common Council.

Sumit Rana, president of Epic Systems, will step away effective Aug. 14, saying family responsibilities after his father’s death require his attention. Epic named senior R&D leaders to cover his duties.

A 47-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run near 22nd and National Tuesday night; Milwaukee police are asking the public for tips.