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An avian flu outbreak has forced Daybreak Foods to furlough 87 workers at two southern Wisconsin farms as authorities depopulate affected flocks and impose movement restrictions.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Madison three‑judge panel dismissed a challenge to Wisconsin’s 2022 congressional map, leaving the GOP‑favored 6‑2 lineup intact and sending any appeal to the state Supreme Court.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Developer Bill La Macchia bought the former North Shore Library in Glendale; the sale shifts a longtime public space into private hands and plans are still unsettled.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 51-year-old was killed Monday morning on N. 105th Street on Milwaukee’s northwest side. Police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking for tips.
A 24-year-old was shot near 82nd and Brown Deer Road on Sunday evening; Milwaukee police are investigating and asking for tips.
Sports in ...
The Spurs blasted the Bucks 127-95 at Fiserv Forum, ending Milwaukee’s nine-year playoff streak and leaving the franchise with immediate roster and injury questions.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mild, partly sunny Sunday in Milwaukee. A slow-moving front brings thunderstorms Monday night into Tuesday.
Two workers died after an equipment-related explosion at NaturPak's Janesville plant; the company has paused operations and brought in an outside safety firm.
Justen Poulson pleaded no contest to a drug‑related homicide‑by‑vehicle charge in the Oct. 3, 2025 crash that killed his mother; sentencing is set for June 8, 2026.
Truck Country advanced a plan for a Freightliner dealership near I‑94 after a reported $3.3M land deal for nearly 49 acres in the Somers/Paris growth area. Rezoning and permits are next.
A Milwaukee father who pleaded guilty to felonies after an Oct. 25 crash that killed his 5‑year‑old son is facing sentencing. Court and witness accounts say the children were unrestrained and the driver was intoxicated.
Retail & Industry in ...
The City of Milwaukee ordered the Sentry Foods at 71st and Lisbon temporarily closed after inspectors found renewed pest activity. The store reopened earlier this month but was shut again pending reinspection.
The Common Council sent Karin Tyler’s nomination back to subcommittee, complicating leadership of the Department of Community Wellness and Safety as grants near expiration.
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