Generac has secured a major hyperscaler supply agreement and will scale factories in Sussex, Beaver Dam and Oshkosh to meet rising demand for large generators. The move follows a roughly $600M notice‑to‑proceed and lifts Wisconsin manufacturing capacity.

Hunger Task Force officials say rising rents are pushing more working families in Milwaukee to food pantries, swelling monthly visits and stretching volunteer-run sites. Local programs are expanding summer meals as need climbs.

Milwaukee’s council voted 15‑0 to let the city attorney hire outside counsel as federal agents contact local election officials over the 2020 vote. The move gives the city flexibility to bring in specialized lawyers and experts.

Sunny, mild Tuesday with highs near 72°F. A fast warm‑up brings near‑90°F heat Thursday and late‑week storm chances.

A Jan. 12 approval clears plans to convert 1135 W. Historic Mitchell St. into 16 apartments with a ground‑floor restaurant and lounge.

New Berlin units joined Brookfield firefighters at a structure fire at 4725 N. 127th St early Monday; officials have not yet released details.

UW–Milwaukee beat Central Florida 13-6 in Auburn to reach the program’s first NCAA regional final, capped by a second straight 13-run game. The Panthers are one win from a Super Regional.

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating a fatal shooting at Center Street Park Saturday evening. Officials have released few details so far.

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.