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Roers Companies pitched a 200‑unit project in Somers called “attainable luxury,” proposing 14 buildings and amenities on about 27 acres while neighbors raise density and service concerns.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Kevin McCall and Christina Davis were charged May 7 with felony chronic neglect after a child was found dead in a Milwaukee home; investigators say the autopsy is pending.
Two people were shot Wednesday near 21st and Concordia in Milwaukee; police are investigating and asking witnesses to come forward.
Developers are pitching "The Social" at Olympia Fields as a 60,000‑sq‑ft year‑round entertainment hub and are targeting an early 2027 opening to anchor the Pabst Farms corridor.
A 61-year-old man riding a mobility scooter died after being struck at 18th and Taylor in Racine on Monday. Police say an 84-year-old driver stayed and is cooperating.
A suspect fired at officers during an attempted arrest Monday night in Kenosha, triggering a standoff near 50th and 14th; no officers were struck.
A 354,000-square-foot Kenall campus in Kenosha sold for $35.5M, the latest sign of investor interest in the city's commercial real estate market.
U.S. Marshals are searching for Trovone Batchelor and Nyisha Griffen after a Milwaukee search turned up cocaine, heroin and fentanyl. Authorities say both went missing after posting bond.
Parks & Nature in ...
Milwaukee County Zoo opened the $22.6M Ladish Co. Foundation Rhino Care Center, pairing Eastern black rhinos Zuri and Kianga in a new conservation‑focused habitat.
A 52‑day‑old Fond du Lac infant was transferred to Children’s Wisconsin with multiple fractures and a throat injury; a 25‑year‑old is in custody on a felony child‑abuse charge.
Retail & Industry in ...
Harley-Davidson has announced a recall of about 88,039 U.S. motorcycles after regulators flagged a possible airbox baseplate breather-port blockage. Owners should check VINs and watch for dealer repairs.
The OfficeMax lot on Port Washington Road will be split for a Chick‑fil‑A and Cafe Zupas, prompting both excitement and concerns about added traffic.
Community & Society in ...
Walk‑through detectors and wands are now part of morning routines at Milwaukee and Kenosha high schools, drawing both relief and pushback from families.
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