A Wisconsin Rapids resident claimed a $2,000,000 top prize on the Wisconsin Lottery's $2 Million Royale scratch ticket purchased at Nekoosa Mart.

Wauwatosa’s July 4 fireworks will be staged at Wisconsin Lutheran College’s athletic complex. Stadium opens about 7 p.m.; the show launches around 9:15 p.m.

A Milwaukee Licenses Committee backed an application for a new Deer District sports bar, advancing the proposal toward a full Common Council vote as the plaza adds more game‑day venues.

A vehicle wanted in a bank robbery crashed after a short police chase in Milwaukee; two people were taken to hospital and arrested.

Multiple homes and vehicles were struck by gunfire near Brady Street early Monday; Milwaukee police are investigating and asking for tips.

MCTS switched to its summer schedule on June 7, restoring weekday midday service on four routes and adjusting dozens of timetables. Expect detours and stop changes as I‑94 and bridge work continue.

A 21-year-old was shot Saturday on the 3000 block of N. 39th Street; police say they are seeking a known suspect and urge witnesses to contact tips lines.

Judge Glenn H. Yamahiro, Wisconsin's first Asian‑American judge, will retire in September, creating a vacancy on Milwaukee County's Branch 34.

Milwaukee is upgrading its 911 dispatch with text‑to‑911, real‑time translation, instant transcription and improved GPS in a phased rollout through 2026. Officials say configuration begins next week.

St. Augustine Prep's $100M north campus on the former Cardinal Stritch grounds is nearly finished and set to open Aug. 17, 2026. The site will add classrooms, STEM labs and new athletics facilities.

Oak Creek police warned residents about callers pretending to be detectives who demand payment to clear fake warrants. Officers say they will never ask for gift cards or crypto.

Marquette's new national poll puts Trump's approval at 38% while 71% of Republicans say they'd back his primary picks, exposing a party split ahead of 2026.

Plans to convert the Clark Building into mostly‑affordable apartments are paused after rising construction and financing costs outpaced recent tax‑credit awards.