Get the latest local stories in your inbox.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny, mild Tuesday with highs near 72°F. A fast warm‑up brings near‑90°F heat Thursday and late‑week storm chances.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Jan. 12 approval clears plans to convert 1135 W. Historic Mitchell St. into 16 apartments with a ground‑floor restaurant and lounge.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
New Berlin units joined Brookfield firefighters at a structure fire at 4725 N. 127th St early Monday; officials have not yet released details.
Sports in ...
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.
Food & Drinks in ...
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.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
County supervisors reluctantly recommended an ATC easement through Menomonee River Parkway while protesting We Energies' proposed 14% rate increase.
Soaring diesel prices pushed Wisconsin pump averages near $5.90 in mid‑May, straining small trucking firms and raising shipping costs.
A 33-year-old was wounded in a pre-dawn shooting near 40th and Clarke on May 27. Police say detectives are searching for unknown suspects and ask for tips.
Newsletter Signup
Enter your email, choose one or more newsletters, and we will only send updates for the metros you select.
* indicates required
Select at least one newsletter.