A mild Saturday gives way to a fast‑arriving heat wave. Expect highs near the mid‑90s and heat indices around 100°F early next week.

Washington County says convicted sex offender Roland Maanga will be released June 26, 2026, will be GPS‑monitored and currently has no residence listed.

Milwaukee’s Ko‑Thi Dance Company says federal grant cuts have left the 57‑year‑old troupe scrambling — dancers face unpaid rehearsal time and education programs are shrinking. The board has relaunched an anniversary fundraiser but leaders warn ticket sales won’t cover the shortfall.

The Diocese of Madison says the Vatican has released Andrew J. Showers from the clerical state as he faces felony child‑sex charges tied to an undercover sting. The case remains before Waupaca County courts.

David Crowley wants nearly $7.5M in opioid‑settlement money to fund eight new projects — from contingency‑management pilots to naloxone for park rangers. The County Board will consider the package in July.

Verona’s Angel’s Wish says it cares for 150+ cats and needs homes for more than 70 after recent rescues left the nonprofit over capacity.

Milwaukee marked membership in the International Swimmable Cities coalition at South Shore Beach, tying an $8M beach rebuild to a federal-backed river cleanup push.

Fire crews responded to a commercial building blaze on Milwaukee’s south side near West Cleveland Avenue and South 6th Street on June 23; photos show firefighters working to extinguish the flames. Officials had not released a cause or injury update at publication.

A multi‑agency standoff surrounded a Whitefish Bay home on June 22 as officers blocked roads and deployed a drone over the scene. Investigators remained on site into the evening.

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.