Jeffrey S. Polenske retired from his role at Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works after 31 years, planning to move to the private sector as VP at Michael Baker International.

A 17-year-old was killed and two other teens were critically injured in a Milwaukee shooting. Police are investigating the incident with no suspects in custody yet.

The USS Beloit, a new Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, arrived at Milwaukee's lakefront for its commissioning, honoring the city's shipbuilding contributions.

Grammy-winner Darius Rucker will headline at the Wisconsin State Fair on the new Bank Five Nine Main Stage on August 8, 2025. Tickets include fair admission.

The National Weather Service forecasts overcast skies with temperatures in the 40s and 50s for Milwaukee, accompanied by a Northwest wind and a chance of rain increasing towards the weekend.

Irena Kaminska, 79, with dementia, was found safe in Milwaukee after a Silver Alert was issued and later canceled.

Jesse Vang will stand trial for his involvement in the death of 3-year-old Elijah Vue, with evidence of text messages and a disturbing image presented in court.

Arrowhead High's $7.6M operations referendum passed while a $261M facilities plan failed. Mukwonago's $89.1M school upgrade passed. Other Milwaukee area schools also saw successful referendums.

The Milwaukee Panthers opened their season with a 118-62 win against the Lakeland Muskies, featuring a standout performance by transfer Jamichael Stillwell.

The Green Bay Packers have traded edge rusher Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2025 seventh-round draft pick, awaiting Smith's physical.

Milwaukee voters show strong turnout for early voting with long lines as they approach Election Day, surpassing one million early ballots cast in Wisconsin. Enthusiasm and a sense of civic duty drive voters to the polls.

Mukwonago board member Vito Schwartz has died; his service and Marine Corps history were honored by the school district, while an investigation into the death is underway.

Milwaukee faces a stormy week with potential flooding as showers and thunderstorms are expected starting Sunday.