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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A late-night domestic dispute in downtown Waukesha led to a tactical standoff that ended with one arrest and no injuries. Nearby residents were temporarily sheltered.
Community & Society in ...
Wisconsin Community Services has launched a $5 million capital campaign to remake its cramped second-floor mental‑health hub, adding private rooms, a larger waiting area and trauma‑informed design.
A 65‑year‑old New Berlin resident was struck and killed on Highway 20 in the Town of Troy; the driver was arrested, the sheriff's office says.
Five people jumped from second-floor balconies during an early-morning apartment fire on Milwaukee's northwest side; six others were rescued.
Weather & Environment in ...
Patchy frost and shallow fog Thursday morning in Milwaukee; showers likely this afternoon with highs near 46°F.
Politics & Govt in ...
CNH asked Mount Pleasant for police support as contract talks with UAW Local 180 near a May 2 deadline. The outreach underscores how quickly labor disputes can involve municipal services.
A 30-year-old was arrested after police say he used a vehicle to strike a person near 35th and Villard; the victim was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Sports in ...
Brewers starter Chad Patrick briefly lost his vision on the mound but returned to pitch five innings and earn the win in Milwaukee’s 13-2 victory.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Kelmann Restoration will consolidate suburban campuses into a single Milwaukee site at 7865 N. 86th St., expanding space, parking and jobs with a fall 2026 target.
Retail & Industry in ...
An Eau Claire jury awarded $5.5 million to a worker injured in a 2019 Menards distribution‑center forklift accident. Attorneys say the injury was preventable.
Food & Drinks in ...
Estabrook and the Third Ward beer gardens open this weekend with ceremonial keg tappings and limited free pours. Times, menus and what to know before you go.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The Department of Public Works wraps a week of neighborhood sessions with a final open house Tuesday at Good Hope Library. Planners will share the 414 in Motion vision and collect feedback on street safety and transit priorities.
A 73-year-old was arrested after allegedly pointing a handgun at a 13-year-old e-bike rider near Cushing Park Road in Delafield. Prosecutors had not charged him as of April 27.
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