A Menomonee Falls father was critically injured after being struck by a car allegedly driven by his son; a temporary felony warrant has been issued as police investigate.

A 38-year-old Milwaukee man was found dead at Nagawicka Lake Saturday; Delafield police and the Wisconsin DNR are investigating.

Ivy Café, run by barista Hailee Wallner, is slated for a Ryan Street strip mall in Pewaukee and aims to open by Sept. 1 with coffee, smoothies and pastries.

A Town of Beloit man was sentenced to life without parole after a jury convicted him in the Feb. 3, 2025, shooting that killed a 24‑year‑old. The case hinged on witness testimony and a week‑long trial.

A Milwaukee woman fired two rounds through her car’s sunroof at Lake Park after a picnic argument; deputies traced the vehicle, arrested her and reported no injuries.

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Severe storms destroyed a Culver's "Thank You Farmers" barn near Beaver Dam days before repairs were set to begin. The owner says high winds toppled the structure; no injuries were reported.

Big Bay Park briefly exceeded the DNR closure threshold in late May; other popular Milwaukee beaches tested well below advisory levels in the latest round.

A Waukesha County deputy was arrested after a May 11 Pewaukee stop where officers found a loaded handgun and two rifles. He faces OWI and firearm charges and is on leave.

Two new Bay View spots are staging launch parties this month: a three‑day tea‑house celebration and an all‑day coffee‑shop opening.

State permit data show modest gains in single‑family starts, but builders say high material costs and local zoning still pinch smaller‑lot development.

New figures show Milwaukee County’s tourism impact rose to about $4.4 billion as the state’s visitor economy logged another year of growth driven by festivals and conventions.

Police sealed off streets near Teutonia and Thurston Monday night after reports of a shooting. Federal agents were seen at the scene as investigators collected evidence.