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Cloudy and near-freezing this morning with patchy drizzle and slick spots possible. Rain returns midweek and heavy downpours are likely Friday.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Two people and a dog died in a Brookfield house fire Saturday; three police officers were injured and investigators are working with state and federal partners.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A 337,000‑square‑foot South Cargo Logistics Hub at Mitchell Airport aims to speed shipments, reduce O’Hare delays and create hundreds of logistics jobs in southeastern Wisconsin.
Sunny Monday with highs near 39°F. Brief wintry mix possible overnight before a warmer, rainy stretch midweek.
A 47-year-old man was shot and killed late Saturday in downtown Milwaukee; police say they are searching for suspects and have asked the public to call in tips.
Light snow this morning in Milwaukee with little accumulation; a warming, wetter pattern moves in midweek. Expect only brief slick spots near the lakeshore.
Politics & Govt in ...
State senators probed Attorney General Josh Kaul over Bloomberg‑funded legal fellows; Kaul said the hearings were political theater. The panel plans an April report.
A Milwaukee mother says she lost her unborn son after a wrong‑way crash on I‑43 last October and is now recovering from serious injuries while prosecutors pursue felony charges.
A new Fire & Police Commission partnership lets UWM criminal justice graduates submit transcripts instead of taking the written MPD exam, giving them preference points and direct interviews.
A Milwaukee officer was charged with attempted misconduct in public office after prosecutors say he misused the department’s Flock license‑plate system. He remains suspended as the case moves through court.
Community & Society in ...
Neighbors pressed reporters and experts about data center water, power and who will pay after a packed town hall at Turner Hall. The event laid out technical tradeoffs and a fast-moving regulatory showdown.
Parks & Nature in ...
Neighbors near Lake Shore Middle School report near-daily coyote pack sightings and at least one pet attack. Mequon's five-level plan limits removal to verified attacks, leaving residents pushing for faster action.
A 62-year-old woman was found dead after deputies responded to a 911 disturbance north of Elkhorn; one person of interest is in custody as the investigation continues.
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