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Sweet Connie's Cafe on King Drive has closed after months of delays and a co-owner's cancer battle. Booked events will be honored while owners and landlords sort next steps.
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Shorewood's Boutique Blowout event offers discounted designer clothing and accessories, with a $5 admission fee supporting the local "Donation for Recreation" program.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Wisconsin Watch data dive finds 46% of private-school students used publicly-funded vouchers in 2024 25, shifting more than $700M of public money to private classrooms.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Pewaukee man faces second-offense OWI and a felony charge after police say he drove through a Brookfield hotel lot and struck two cars while reportedly extremely intoxicated.
Meta House is more than 90% to its $35M Project Horizon goal and has launched a $400K dollar-for-dollar match as roughly $2.7M remains to raise. Construction is moving toward a 2026 opening.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley hosted a roundtable on public safety, discussing the success of the Credible Messenger Program in youth violence prevention and mentorship.
Volunteer slots for Washington County's Eisenbahn Trail cleanup event were quickly filled, demonstrating community commitment to environmental stewardship.
Weather & Environment in ...
Single-digit temperatures and gusty winds will make Tuesday feel far colder; brief flurries could leave slick spots on bridges and untreated roads.
Gordo's Bubble Waffles will open a Brookfield shop in February, extending the Milwaukee family's dessert brand to the suburbs.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Don Toliver is set to headline Summerfest 2026 in Milwaukee on June 19, with tickets going on sale January 30. The festival lineup includes notable artists and is expected to sell out quickly.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
GO Riteway has taken over the Washington County Shared Ride Taxi service to maintain safe, reliable transport, with no major immediate disruptions to users.
A wrong-way crash in Milwaukee, suspected to involve an intoxicated driver, critically injured three people on Interstate 94 and spurred calls for improved road safety measures.
Sports in ...
The Waukesha JanBoree featured winter activities for the community, with events including a Mars reading hour and an art session, despite some weather-related schedule changes.
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