Mount Pleasant police say convicted sex offender Victor Little will be temporarily housed on Prairie Drive under DOC supervision and GPS monitoring. Village rules and the state registry apply.

An 18-year-old Monona Grove student was arrested after a loaded 9mm was found in his backpack. Police say the gun was reported stolen and the arrest followed a social‑media tip.

Life‑threatening 3–5‑foot waves and dangerous currents are expected along Lake Michigan through Saturday. Expect a cool, breezy day with spotty morning showers and highs near 57°F.

A crash between two semis on northbound I‑43 near Highway 164 in Big Bend killed one person and closed the freeway during a morning investigation.

A former MPD civilian was fined $250 after a court found she voted in Milwaukee while living outside the city. Court filings say she voted in 12 elections and received $8,226.78 in residency overpayments.

After months of local fights and a recall, DeForest trustees voted 4-2 to bring fluoride back to the tap. Engineers estimate roughly $327,000 and a phased rollout over months.

A fast-moving blaze on North 20th Street spread to neighboring homes and filled the area with heavy smoke near Union Cemetery.

A Beach Hazards Statement warns 3–5 ft waves and dangerous currents Wednesday night; daytime highs in the mid‑50s and rain returns Friday.

A Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds cigarette excise collections fell to $369.6M in fiscal 2025 as vaping rises, prompting debates over higher vape taxes.

A 17-year-old was wounded near Brady Street Monday night; police say an argument preceded the shooting and are asking witnesses to come forward.

Dash and bodycam footage shows officers ending an eight‑mile pursuit that wove through Bayshore Town Center; a 37‑year‑old woman was arrested after a PIT maneuver.

Police blocked off part of the MacArthur Square garage Monday after an early-morning assault left one person hospitalized and officers searching for a suspect.

Morning showers are possible with a high near 82°F. Stronger storms are likely late Monday night into Tuesday with gusts up to 30 mph.