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New Berlin police arrested a 17‑year‑old after a stolen‑car chase tied to vehicle break‑ins early Saturday; investigators say at least two cars were stolen and the probe is active.
Politics & Govt in ...
All 18 Milwaukee County Board seats are on the April 7 ballot, but only three districts are contested. Here’s what supervisors do and which races to watch.
Racine County SWAT seized fentanyl‑laced heroin, meth and other drugs during a Feb. 26 search where two young children were found; two adults were arrested and held on high cash bails.
A domestic dispute on Milwaukee's northwest side left a 22-year-old wounded Friday morning; police are searching for a suspect after shots were fired near 83rd and Carmen.
Eight men were charged after a Jan. 18 Mount Pleasant shootout that wounded one person; warrants executed Feb. 24–25 led to 23 guns seized, court filings show.
A 25-year-old was arrested after victims were held at gunpoint on Terrace Avenue and a firearm was discharged inside a nearby home; police say no one was struck.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cold, gusty morning gives way to sunshine and calmer winds; small craft advisory remains in effect this morning.
A coalition led by the Wisconsin PTA filed a 105‑page lawsuit in Eau Claire alleging long-term underfunding left students without a "sound basic education."
A Milwaukee man received a 20-year prison sentence after a November 2024 police chase ended in a crash that killed a 60-year-old man.
Brief snow likely late this afternoon with gusty southwest winds. Slick spots are possible on the evening commute.
A Milwaukee jury convicted Kwon Burdine in the November Friendsgiving shooting that killed Nasif Bowie. Sentencing is set for May.
Parks & Nature in ...
New renderings for Stella's Playground show a dragon-themed, universally accessible design at Kilbourn Reservoir Park and a $2M goal to break ground summer 2026.
A Franklin man pleaded guilty to felony mayhem in an October 2023 stabbing that left a teen with a skull fracture. Sentencing is scheduled for May 21, 2026.
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