A wrongful-death lawsuit says Carla Tyson was struck by a hit-and-run driver and seconds later run over by an MPD squad car. The family has sued the city, the police department and the driver.

The city has restarted planning for the long‑idle Army Reserve parcel in Bay View; a DCD workshop next Monday will collect input to shape a future RFP.

The state high court ruled 5-2 that 'Notice of Voting Eligibility' forms are part of closed guardianship records and cannot be released to the public. The decision returns the dispute to lower courts while protecting vulnerable individuals' privacy.

A person was killed early Wednesday after being struck on northbound I‑43 at the Capitol Drive off‑ramp; the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

Street Coffee Collective will take over 2008 N. Farwell Ave on Milwaukee’s East Side. The founders plan a café plus classes, pop-ups and event catering aimed for August 2026.

Raising Cane's is pursuing a Glendale site as it broadens its Wisconsin footprint, adding to recent suburban openings. Local approvals are still pending.

Banderas, a Latin‑inspired tavern in Walker’s Point, combines tequila and mezcal flights with street‑style small plates and big‑screen World Cup viewing in a bilingual neighborhood setting.

A vendor on Historic Mitchell Street is pouring tejuino — the Jalisco corn drink — at Los Dulces de Olivia, topped with lime sorbet and tajín.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner is investigating a death near 36th and Thurston on the city's north side; police were on scene and officials have released few details.

New Berlin crews backed Brookfield firefighters at a structure fire at 16750 Burleigh Pl Friday. Officials have released only a brief on-scene update so far.

Costco closed on land in Pleasant Prairie to move its gas station offsite, doubling pump capacity and freeing space for about 133 new parking spots. The purchase advances plans to ease pump-line backups around the store.

Milwaukee’s 43‑foot mini Eiffel Tower is back in Cathedral Square ahead of Bastille Days (July 9–12), bringing a 5K, hundreds of vendors and a centerpiece cake.

CAIR condemned Rep. Derrick Van Orden for repeated anti‑Muslim posts and urged Wisconsin leaders to repudiate his remarks as he heads into a tight re‑election fight.