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More than 100 No Kings protests are scheduled across Wisconsin this Saturday, with flagship rallies planned at the State Capitol in Madison and Washington Park in Milwaukee.
A GOP anti‑SLAPP bill that passed the Assembly in February stalled in the Senate after objections tied to Sen. Cory Tomczyk’s lawsuit against a Wausau paper. Supporters vow to try again next year.
Weather & Environment in ...
Spring snowmelt eases flood risk across much of southern Wisconsin, but several northern and central rivers already have higher odds of minor to moderate flooding.
Food & Drinks in ...
Madison-based Forage Kitchen opened at The Shoppes at The Corridor in Brookfield on March 25, bringing bowls, salads, soups and its kombucha to the Bluemound Road strip.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 25‑year‑old was hospitalized after a domestic‑dispute shooting on Milwaukee’s north side; police arrested a 36‑year‑old woman and will refer charges to the DA.
Menomonee Falls school board candidate Jefferson Davis filed a defamation lawsuit March 18, naming an anonymous Facebook user and two local residents.
The state public defender’s office says a stalled Justice for All Act leaves courts understaffed and Milwaukee positions cut, worsening long delays and jail stays.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Developers say work could begin this summer on Midtown Commons, a 100-unit affordable apartment project next to the shuttered Walmart on Milwaukee's northwest side.
Community & Society in ...
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention announced nearly $15M in grants to 73 organizations across 60 counties for community violence‑prevention programs.
7 Brew plans three drive‑thru stands in the Milwaukee area — an approved Glendale site plus two city locations — with openings expected in early 2026 and about 50 jobs tied to each rollout.
An overnight shooting on Water Street left at least one person dead and several others wounded early Sunday. The incident has renewed questions about downtown nightlife safety.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Racine launched the EquiFlow Lead-Free program to speed replacement of lead service lines this construction season, pairing a city plan with a CIP partnership and state funding.
A Chicago man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 14 years in prison in connection with the 2021 death of 1‑year‑old Zion Price in Milwaukee.
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