MADACC says its West Milwaukee shelter is overflowing with cats and kittens and needs wet food, KMR and foster homes; donations are arriving but more help is required.

Asha Project unveiled Umoja Dock, a 24/7 crisis site aimed at engaging men before violence occurs. The center will offer peer navigators and up to 72-hour stays ahead of an August opening.

West Allis police posted a special bulletin naming 41‑year‑old Frederick C. Flax II as a lifetime registered sex offender under GPS monitoring.

Analysts warn rising oil and refining disruptions could push Milwaukee pump prices higher this week, with the metro average near $3.60.

Carmen Schools' new $55M Southgate campus on Milwaukee’s south side is wrapping up construction. The three‑story building at 2005 W. Oklahoma Ave will serve roughly 1,100 students and open Aug. 4, 2026.

An overnight e‑bike fire in Ledgeview gutted a duplex; residents escaped and two pets were rescued. Crews from multiple towns contained the blaze while investigators probe the cause.

New Berlin crews assisted Tess Corners at a structure fire in the Crowbar Drive area; initial social posts offered few details.

Five candidates — including Rep. Gwen Moore and progressive Amy Donahue — are on the ballot in Milwaukee’s 4th District. Contested primaries are set for Aug. 11, 2026.

State officials say mosquitoes in Milwaukee and a bird in Bayfield County tested positive for West Nile; no human cases yet, but residents are urged to take precautions.

A 23‑year‑old was wounded in an early‑morning shooting near N. 14th and W. Groeling; police are searching for a suspect and asking the public for tips.

Two Racine officers are under investigation for alleged misuse of the city’s Flock license‑plate cameras while the county DA reviews other referrals. The news has reopened local privacy and oversight concerns.

New Berlin firefighters joined Brookfield crews at a structure fire reported at 375 S. Moorland Road. Officials say mutual‑aid teams were on scene and details are limited.

An Arkansas man pleaded guilty in federal court to enticement and production charges tied to the 2025 Beaver Dam teen abduction; the plea carries a 25‑year mandatory minimum. Sentencing is pending.