Mayor Johnson vetoed parts of Milwaukee's 2026 budget, including $8 million for the fire department, favoring less costly measures and fiscal caution.

The Wisconsin DNR schedules a public meeting on December 11, 2025, to review the Lake Superior Fisheries Management Plan and discuss future management strategies.

The Corliss, Wisconsin's largest private affordable housing development with 576 units, has its grand opening, marking a significant moment for inclusive housing.

Milwaukee experiences patchy fog followed by mostly cloudy skies and mild temperatures around mid-40s, with no severe weather expected through Tuesday.

Authorities are searching for Jake Wenzel after he allegedly shot into a Wisconsin home. Wenzel, considered armed and dangerous, has prior criminal charges and is currently out on bond. An escalated manhunt is underway to locate him.

The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and HAWS of Waukesha collaboratively launch their 2026 calendar featuring local officers and adoptable pets to support animal welfare.

Wauwatosa warns of a phishing scam impersonating its Planning and Development Department, seeking personal and financial info. Residents are advised not to engage with such emails and to report them.

Wisconsin observes Crash Responder Safety Week to highlight the dangers emergency personnel face during traffic incidents, promoting the "slow down, move over" rule and improved safety training for responders.

Milwaukee police found a 28-year-old shot dead in Old North Milwaukee; no arrests made, as the investigation into the early morning incident continues.

A Connecticut man in Wisconsin was arrested after causing a disturbance, attempting to flee with his child, hitting a squad car, and being found with a CO₂ pistol and drugs in his vehicle.

Waukesha County Communications will use AI system Aurelian to handle non-emergency calls, enhancing dispatcher efficiency and prioritizing urgent situations.

A car crash in Washington County, Wisconsin resulted in one seriously injured individual after a vehicle hit a home due to a verbal altercation between occupants.

Workers at Milwaukee's Discovery World are pushing to unionize with IAM, facing resistance from management amid reports of intimidation and anti-union tactics.