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A Milwaukee gym teacher is charged after prosecutors say he grabbed a third‑grader during gym class and took him to the ground. The child was treated at St. Luke’s and a court scheduling conference is set for July 7.
Heavy smoke poured from a boarded-up church near North 26th and West Auer Avenue as Milwaukee firefighters worked the blaze. Crews forced entry and battled interior pockets of smoke.
A 17-year-old is accused of bringing a loaded Glock to Groppi High School and chasing a fellow student, according to court records. His preliminary hearing is set for next Wednesday.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Milwaukee is offering hundreds of tax‑foreclosed houses for sale as‑is, prioritizing owner‑occupants under Mayor Johnson’s Year of Housing. Listings include repair estimates and bid deadlines.
Community & Society in ...
City leaders announced a $1.5M Safe Summer Sites initiative to fund evening drop‑in hubs for ages 12–20 with activities, meals and mentors across Milwaukee. The first details were unveiled at James Madison Academic Campus.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear, cool Monday with highs near 77°F. Showers and thunderstorms expected Tuesday and widespread heavy storms Wednesday with 1–2 inches possible.
Cloudy morning clears to a breezy, mostly sunny afternoon with highs near 68°F. Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday–Wednesday.
Late-afternoon storms are likely in Milwaukee with gusts up to 30 mph and overnight rain possible.
Food & Drinks in ...
Purple Door added an express walk-up window and more seating at its Walker's Point shop to speed service and ease long lines.
Retail & Industry in ...
New Fortress Energy's PlanCos asked a New York court to recognize a U.K. creditor-led restructuring that would convert most debt to equity. The move shines a spotlight on Bucks co-owner Wes Edens.
The planned Tempo by Hilton at 308 W. Kilbourn Ave. has been canceled, the site owner told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The seven‑story project would have added roughly 160 rooms.
The Medical College of Wisconsin paid about $4.7M for nearly 10 acres on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus in Wauwatosa, expanding its campus footprint.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Two elevators at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s parking garage were out for months, forcing visitors to use stairs and prompting accessibility and safety questions. Local reporting traced the long outage.
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