Franklin’s Common Council voted 5–1 to suspend The Irish Cottage’s liquor and entertainment licenses for 30 days after a fatal November 2024 crash and public pleas from the victim’s widow.

A Milwaukee judge on Tuesday gave Dominec Gaines Jr. seven years of probation after his conviction in an amended charge tied to a July downtown shooting that left one man dead.

A black bear walked through backyards in Slinger early Tuesday and was caught on video; wildlife officials say it may be a young bear exploring new territory.

Kevin Lychwick will represent himself at a Waukesha homicide trial starting June 8. Prosecutors point to a firearm and a handwritten "hit list" as key evidence.

An automated threat call put Brookfield East on lockdown Monday; police cleared the campus and kept an increased presence while investigating.

A large blaze hit the upper floors of a Glendale apartment building Monday afternoon. Firefighters credited sprinklers with limiting spread and no injuries were reported.

Fifteen Wisconsin youths appealed a Dane County dismissal of their constitutional challenge to state energy laws, saying statutes that favor fossil fuels harm their rights. The appeal asks an appellate court to revive the case.

Two people were wounded in separate early‑morning shootings in Milwaukee; police are investigating and asking the public for tips.

A 19-year-old was shot Friday night on the 3000 block of N. 18th Street in Milwaukee; police are seeking an unknown suspect and asking for tips.

Asian H Express will bring a plated, takeout-first Hmong buffet to 76th Street, selling dishes by the pound and aiming to open in mid‑June.

Horace Mann Middle School canceled classes May 29 after a tragic biking accident on campus; officials say there was no threat and 8th‑grade events will proceed.

A 59-year-old man was killed near 40th and Burleigh; police arrested a 49-year-old suspect and say prosecutors will review charges. The investigation is ongoing.

A longtime Milwaukee martial‑arts instructor was charged after a child reported years of abuse during private taekwondo lessons. Court filings say the suspect survived a self‑inflicted gunshot.