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A Milwaukee man who drove the wrong way on I‑43 and struck a sheriff’s squad car was given three years' probation after pleading guilty to a felony and an OWI.
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A tornado warning was issued Wednesday for northwestern Iowa County as tornado watches covered parts of south-central and southwest Wisconsin through the evening. Forecasters warned of rotation and damaging winds.
A 20‑year‑old Kenosha man died after his minibike collided with a box truck near 60th and 13th. Police activated a major crash team and the investigation is ongoing.
Showers and thunderstorms will soak Milwaukee Wednesday with gusty winds and dangerous lake currents. Expect commute delays and avoid the water.
Sports in ...
Road America’s XPEL Grand Prix takes over Elkhart Lake this Thursday–Sunday. The IndyCar headliner runs Sunday at 1 p.m. CT, with tickets, camping and fan activities listed online.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Eaton’s Menomonee Falls R&D campus at Woodland Prime sold to a Michigan investor for $24.9M, moving a major suburban corporate property into private ownership.
A Dousman house fire on June 13 killed several pets and prompted a multi-agency investigation, officials say.
A fatal motorcycle crash shut down the Marquette Interchange Sunday morning, closing ramps to downtown Milwaukee as MCSO investigates.
Franklin police are looking for a man after a 41-year-old was attacked on the Oak Leaf Trail on June 11. Authorities ask anyone with video or tips to contact Detective Sgt. Mark Goers.
Near‑century‑old Waukegan Steel plans to lease 118,500 sq ft in Pleasant Prairie’s LakeView Corporate Park, moving key fabrication work across state lines.
Clear and about 60°F this morning. Sunny today with gusts to 30 mph and a chance of storms Saturday evening.
A tornado watch is in effect for parts of southeast Wisconsin through the evening. Officials warn of possible tornadoes, damaging winds and heavy rain.
Showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon into early evening; some storms may be severe with heavy rain and gusty winds tonight.
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