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Hannon's, a longtime downtown Waukesha pub, has been sold and will stay open under new ownership. Owner Mark Hannon will retire after roughly 40 years, with a July 12 send‑off.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Local reporting says Amazon closed on about 57–58 acres off Stahl Road in Sheboygan, a parcel the city approved earlier this year for a logistics center.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An 83-year-old Mineral Point man died after his UTV rolled on property in the Town of Linden; the Wisconsin DNR is leading the investigation.
After more than 40 years, Milwaukee’s Airport Lounge closed; the parcel near Mitchell International Airport is listed for $1.85M as a redevelopment opportunity.
Neighbors' calls and a K9 track helped Wauwatosa police arrest three suspects in a stolen-vehicle case; two firearms were recovered.
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An Extreme Heat Warning covers Milwaukee through Wednesday evening; highs in the low‑to‑mid 90s with heat indices over 100°F. Cooling sites are available.
A 26-year-old was wounded late Sunday near 66th and Custer; Milwaukee police say the victim was taken to a hospital and investigators are seeking tips.
Community & Society in ...
Fond du Lac is offering up to $9,500 — $5,500 cash plus about $4,000 in local perks — to attract move‑ready families and fill local jobs. The program is run via MakeMyMove and backed by a state grant.
Court filings allege a 42‑year‑old Waukesha man sexually assaulted a 5‑year‑old who stayed in his tent. He’s held on $100,000 bond and a July 22 hearing is scheduled.
Court papers say investigators traced a Feb. drug purchase to a Milwaukee phone number and arrested 31-year-old Allen T. Anderson after a Brookfield man died of fentanyl intoxication.
A 28-year-old was critically wounded in a June 26 shooting near Farwell and Brady on Milwaukee's Lower East Side; a 25-year-old was arrested and police are investigating.
A Wisconsin Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey shows a 12‑item Fourth of July cookout for 10 now costs $75.50 — a 7.5% jump from last year driven by rising meat prices.
A 60-year-old was seriously injured in a robbery-linked stabbing on Milwaukee's Historic Mitchell Street; police are asking witnesses to call with tips.
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