A tornado-warned storm raced across Dodge County Wednesday evening, prompting urgent shelter warnings for towns including Waupun and Brandon.

A late-night traffic stop in Shorewood became a police pursuit and crash; officers recovered a firearm and suspected marijuana and two people were taken into custody. One officer was treated and released.

Milwaukee used the No. 10 pick to draft Arizona guard Brayden Burries, a 6'4" two-way scorer who averaged 16.1 points and brings immediate perimeter shooting.

Continental Properties presented a sketch plan to Bristol officials for a 320‑plus unit Springs apartment community near I‑94, citing on‑site amenities and off‑site road work.

A Waukesha P.E. teacher was sentenced to 14 months after a jury convicted him of OWI causing injury. Prosecutors say his blood-alcohol level was nearly five times the legal limit.

Missy Hughes suspended her Wisconsin governor bid and endorsed Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, narrowing the Democratic primary ahead of the Aug. 11 contest.

Tim and Barbara Michels gave a $27M gift to MCW, renaming its Center for Cancer Discovery and boosting rare-cancer research in Milwaukee.

Two men were shot on Milwaukee’s north side Saturday night; police are investigating and asking witnesses to contact tip lines.

A Milwaukee man says strangers texted photos of his stolen 2025 Honda CR‑V and demanded a finder's fee; he reported the theft after the car was taken near 21st and Wells.

Four people were wounded in a Friday night shooting on East Capitol Drive; police say one was hospitalized and a suspect remains at large.

A 24-year-old was shot early Friday near 29th and Carmen; police say injuries are non-life-threatening and are asking the public for tips.

Owners Aaron and Jackie Cull say West Bend's No Way Cafe will close on August 16 and the turn‑key gluten‑free shop is now listed for sale.

Crews are surveying damage in Belleville after storms on June 10; NWS radar showed a debris signature and teams are investigating whether a tornado touched down.