The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department announced the closure of applications for their Law Enforcement Academy Sponsorship. Successful candidates receive a salary and free academy training from July 30 to December 5, 2025.

A Milwaukee tenant, Justin Lannigan, was charged with the murder of his landlord, David Grosse, whom he stabbed and choked to death over alleged spying suspicions.

Community and businesses in Milwaukee rally for a memorial for Sade Robinson after officials cancel a publicly funded one due to racist backlash. Local restaurant figure Omar Shaikh pledges to raise funds for the memorial of the murdered teenager.

Shullsburg, Wisconsin, will improve its water system with funds from the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program. The project involves replacing old water mains and has passed an initial environmental review. The DNR invites public comments on the project.

Wisconsin DNR hosts an educational event about the Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area's ecology and management on February 18 at Wild Rivers Interpretive Center and via Zoom.

Viroqua, Wisconsin is planning water system upgrades with funding from the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program, pending public input and a DNR environmental review.

Milwaukee Police seek help locating Dewayne Alexander, a missing 31-year-old last seen near 43rd and Mill, possibly driving a gray Ford F150 with license SY1862.

The NWS Milwaukee issued a weather outlook warning of potential hazardous conditions, including freezing rain, snow, and low temperatures in the upcoming week.

Milwaukee hosted a media event to document the demolition of the former Northridge Mall, with plans for revitalization of the site as 'Granville Station'.

Scammers targeted parents of UW-Madison students, posing as police and demanding bail money. The UWPD advises against sharing personal information and confirms they never ask for money over the phone.

Milwaukee is expected to experience wintry showers, gusty winds, and cold temperatures with a slight chance of flurries, according to the National Weather Service alert.

An unattended fire pit in Saukville caused a brush fire, consuming about an acre. The Ozaukee Central Fire Department extinguished it amid challenging freezing conditions.

Gov. Tony Evers appoints attorney Gregory Jerabek to the Wood County Circuit Court, following Judge Potter's retirement. Jerabek will serve until 2025.