The boiler system at Pius XI Catholic High School in Milwaukee failed on a bitterly cold day, leading to a cancellation of Thursday's classes. Repair efforts were ongoing with the expectation of resuming classes Friday.

Red Arrow Park's Slice of Ice in Milwaukee is opening with free skate rentals from 4-6 p.m. Regular rentals will be $8-$11, with special rates and services available. The rink offers ADA sleds and skate helpers for inclusivity.

Milwaukee's warming shelters are expanding services to accommodate residents amid the cold, with locations like Unity Lutheran Church and St. Ben's Community Meal providing overnight stays and essential supplies.

Glendale is transitioning from GFL to John's Disposal for waste management services. Residents are advised to continue using GFL bins until the final pickup and to contact John’s Disposal for new bin requests or size exchanges.

Penfield Children's Center in Milwaukee has begun renovations on their indoor playground, enhancing it with interactive play stations to foster children's development, supported by a capital campaign.

The Transportation Projects Commission in Wisconsin has approved major improvements for I-39/90/94 and US 51/Stoughton Road to enhance traffic flow, safety, and infrastructure.

Milwaukee's County Executive Crowley is set to speak at MATC and UW-Milwaukee commencements and will also graduate from UWM.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a Wisconsin case appeal regarding transgender student rights, keeping a lower court's decision that supports a district policy on gender identity.

Dwayne Carr, 44, was fatally hit by a vehicle in Racine. A 19-year-old woman reported hitting him. Carr later died in hospital, and the investigation is ongoing.

The Milwaukee NWS forecast predicts sunny skies with a high of 51°F today, followed by possible drizzle and a cloudy Monday. Colder temps and possible snow are expected mid-week.

Demario M. Robinson of Milwaukee was sentenced to over seven years in prison for smuggling gun conversion devices.

Ascension Wisconsin's closure of St. Joseph's cardiac cath lab in Milwaukee prompts community and official concerns over increased travel time for heart care and potential higher mortality rates.

Milwaukee celebrated its 111th annual Christmas tree lighting at Fiserv Forum's Cheer District with a 64-foot tree adorned with 5,000 lights and 900 ornaments.