Mother's, the Bay View restaurant and queer third space, closed after less than a year in the historic White House building, owner Vanessa Rose confirmed.

Delafield police say a son shot his father on Father's Day. Neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots as officers taped off a home near McDowell and Hickory Hill.

A Minnesota man arrested in Medford faces multiple felony counts, including grooming a child, after an ICAC probe, authorities say.

Nick Sinram advanced from the Finance Committee after a tense hearing that put his MPS tenure and the county’s multi‑year budget gaps under a microscope.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously struck down a long‑running minority college grant, enjoining the Higher Educational Aids Board and affecting roughly 750 students. The decision follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 limits on race‑conscious higher‑education policies.

A 4–3 Caledonia board vote turned down a $2.4M financing package for a 130‑unit F Street apartment plan, leaving the project shelved and its financing in limbo.

Quinn Priester will have seasonending thoracic outlet surgery in Dallas and is expected to miss eight to 10 months. The Brewers called him back from a rehab assignment as they reassess his recovery.

A 59-year-old Sturgeon Bay woman was arrested after a suspicious barn fire on June 10; investigators say she admitted to starting the blaze. Bond was set at $25,000.

No Republican filed in Wisconsin's 2nd District, leaving Rep. Mark Pocan effectively unopposed and giving Democrats room to reallocate resources.

A Walker's Point nightclub owner was struck by a Lime scooter on King Drive and will need spinal surgery, video shows.

The Red Cross warns of an urgent shortfall as the Milwaukee County Zoo's 21st annual blood drive runs June 17 619; donors get free zoo admission and Summerfest tickets.

Milwaukee police say a 34-year-old man was killed early Wednesday on the 3900 block of N. 19th Place; a 34-year-old suspect was taken into custody.

Mistari, a zebra foal at the Milwaukee County Zoo, was euthanized after a severe leg injury that vets said couldn't be repaired. A necropsy is planned.