Washington County warns Adam E. Olson — convicted in 2022 — will be released next Tuesday and supervised by WI‑DOC. County and DOC contacts are listed for residents.

The Melt Yard opens June 5 at The New Fashioned, serving giant cheese pulls, grilled-cheese specials and pup-friendly Saturdays through Sept. 13.

Elkhorn police arrested a 19‑year‑old after Facebook posts threatened a local firefighter and several county officials. Detectives say online evidence led to terrorism‑style threat charges.

Prosecutors say a 25-year-old smashed into a Burlington-area home and attacked an elderly couple; court filings show a 15–20 minute struggle and a BAC of .188.

Milwaukee's Common Council unanimously approved Machillo's Place at 2000 W. Mitchell St., clearing the former El Infierno site for a woman‑owned tavern.

County supervisors reluctantly recommended an ATC easement through Menomonee River Parkway while protesting We Energies' proposed 14% rate increase.

Soaring diesel prices pushed Wisconsin pump averages near $5.90 in mid‑May, straining small trucking firms and raising shipping costs.

A 33-year-old was wounded in a pre-dawn shooting near 40th and Clarke on May 27. Police say detectives are searching for unknown suspects and ask for tips.

A Memorial Day crash near 19th Avenue and 60th Street killed a woman and critically injured a man. Police arrested a 66-year-old and investigators have recommended intoxicated homicide charges.

City Attorney recommends a $250,000 payment to the family of Hayley Linville after she was run over by an MPD squad last September; the amount is shaped by state limits and still needs council approval.

Three people were wounded in separate shootings across Milwaukee on Sunday. Police say two incidents happened within about 40 minutes and are asking for tips.

A 49-year-old inmate was found unresponsive Sunday in a Kenosha County jail medical dorm and later pronounced dead. An outside investigation by Racine County is underway.

A virtual emergency meeting on May 19 failed to produce votes as commissioners sparred over bylaws and a contested removal.