A brush fire in southeast Kenosha County triggered precautionary evacuations and road closures near Bristol and Burlington; crews reported it largely under control by late afternoon.

Peregrine falcons have reclaimed nest boxes at four Wisconsin power plants and live nest‑cam streams are now showing the start of the breeding season.

An 18-year-old Rocky Rococo worker says a customer pepper-sprayed her through a drive-thru window last Wednesday; police have a report but the suspect remains at large.

Morning showers and gusty west winds hit Milwaukee Saturday; sunny Sunday and a wetter system returns Tuesday night. Expect gusts and lake advisories.

Gov. Evers signed laws that make grooming a felony and require schools to set communication policies and training, with districts required to comply by Sept. 1, 2026.

Bob Harlan, the architect of the modern Green Bay Packers, died March 5, 2026 at 89. He led the team through stadium redevelopment and multiple championship eras.

Dense fog and light drizzle Friday morning with a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 a.m. Showers and thunderstorms expected later, with heavy downpours and gusts possible.

Dense fog limits visibility this morning; a Dense Fog Advisory runs through noon. Showers and a few strong storms are likely Friday.

New data show Milwaukee’s rental vacancy more than doubled in 2025, shifting the market toward renters. Local agents say concessions and move‑in deals are reappearing in some buildings.

Lafayette Crump has publicly backed a specific downtown site for a convention hotel near the Baird Center and floated TIF and state bonds as part of a funding plan. Preservation and financing questions are now front and center.

A KC-135 refueling jet made an emergency landing at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on Tuesday; five people aboard were reported safe and officials are investigating.

Dense fog is reducing visibility across Milwaukee this morning. Plan for slower-than-normal travel until mid-morning.

Milwaukee Public Museum says it has raised $212M toward its new Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin, bringing the $240M project closer to opening in early 2027.