Westside Academy in Milwaukee has been cleared of lead hazards and is ready to open for the school year. MPS is working to address lead paint in all schools.

The Milwaukee County Transit System faces an unexpected $10.9 million deficit for 2025, a situation that took the local Transportation & Transit Committee by surprise and led to calls for a detailed financial review and an independent audit.

Waukesha Police warned of a scam involving fake unpaid ticket claims, advising that payments are not demanded by phone and to not share personal information.

Waukesha invites kids to join its July 4th Parade with decorated bikes and wagons, with no registration required, fostering a patriotic and community spirit.

Two Milwaukee police officers were shot, prompting a citywide call for unity against escalating violence and support for law enforcement from local leaders.

Monterrey Market opens its third location on Milwaukee's west side, offering fresh food options in a 40,000 square-foot space that was once a Walmart.

Milwaukee experiences a humid morning at 73°F, with a varied weather forecast including chances of showers and thunderstorms, and high temperatures approaching 90°F over the next few days.

A woman in Fond du Lac suffered severe axe attack injuries; a 34-year-old male suspect was later apprehended. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Five Pick 'n Save stores in southeast Wisconsin are closing to help Kroger cut costs, with employees offered transfers. Local shoppers express inconvenience over the closures.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Milwaukee, predicting a week of thunderstorms and heavy rains, with a 50% chance of scattered thunderstorms and high humidity.

Milwaukee faces an Extreme Heat Warning with heat index values up to 105, alongside the potential for storms and persistent rainfall in the coming days.

Firefighters found a three-foot alligator in a burning Milwaukee home's basement; the fire started from downed wires with no human injuries reported. The alligator's origin is under investigation.

Milwaukee anticipates extreme heat with temperatures potentially reaching the mid-90s and a heat index up to 108 degrees, prompting health warnings and the opening of cooling centers.