A UW-Whitewater student, Chad T. Richards, is charged with murdering gymnast Kara Welsh, found with gunshot wounds. He claims self-defense; his trial is pending.

A mural at Pizza Shuttle in Milwaukee honors the life of Sade Robinson, a 19-year-old former employee who was killed. Artist Ruben Alcantar created the tribute, which has become a memorial site.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has declared September as Suicide Prevention Month, highlighting mental health initiatives and services available to residents, including the No Wrong Door Model and Mental Health Navigators.

A Union Pacific worker was fatally struck by a Metra train in Kenosha; the incident caused service disruptions with ongoing investigations into the cause.

Ramone J. Locke Sr. of Milwaukee was sentenced to 12 years for cocaine trafficking and witness intimidation, highlighting coordinated law enforcement efforts.