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A Milwaukee Republican’s nomination packets drew scrutiny after a man on community supervision collected hundreds of her signatures. The Elections Commission cleared her filings but legal questions remain.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 15-year-old was wounded in a non-fatal shooting on the 1500 block of W North Avenue; Milwaukee police say the teen’s injuries are not life-threatening and they’re asking for tips.
A judge placed the second defendant in a 2024 apartment shooting on probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor child neglect.
Parks & Nature in ...
A funding standoff left two Wisconsin hatcheries closed and stocking pared back, sparking alarm from anglers and small‑town businesses. Officials say timing and staffing make quick fixes unlikely.
Three Wisconsin dairy farmers sued to stop national checkoff funds from supporting sustainability programs, saying mandatory fees now bankroll climate‑related work. The case asks a judge to bar future payments.
A man was shot by Milwaukee police near 84th and Lynx; emergency crews transported a person to a hospital and authorities are investigating.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Fiserv confirmed a July rollout for FIUSD, a bank-focused stablecoin built on Solana with partners Paxos and Circle, and has lined up pilots including North Dakota's Roughrider Coin.
Food & Drinks in ...
Milwaukee's last downtown Pita Pit has closed and the Railway Exchange storefront at 231 E. Wisconsin Ave. is now being marketed for lease. Brokers with Colliers are handling the listing.
Weather & Environment in ...
NWS issued a tornado warning for eastern Fond du Lac County through 3:45 p.m., warning of radar‑indicated rotation near Campbellsport and possible damage to mobile homes.
A vehicle wanted in an earlier shooting crashed near 26th and Auer; two men were arrested and a firearm was recovered, police say.
A Franklin man faces kidnapping and sexual‑assault charges after deputies say they freed a woman from his car on I‑41; officers found weapons and restraints in the vehicle.
A 31-year-old was injured in a morning shooting near Washington High School and a nearby daycare on Milwaukee's north side; police are seeking tips.
A 17‑year‑old pleaded guilty to second‑degree reckless homicide in the 2024 Carver Park shooting that killed Jaylan Powell. Sentencing is set for Sept. 4, 2026.
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