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A white work van lost its roof rack after striking a West Allis resident’s gate and fence. Police are asking for help identifying the driver.
Community & Society in ...
Milwaukee’s 26th annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5K returns Saturday with family-friendly racing, a major fundraiser and a legacy stretching from American Family Field to the lakefront.
Food & Drinks in ...
Uppa Yard is bringing Jamaican staples, live music, and a full dine-in experience to Milwaukee's Water Street later this month.
A Silver Alert is active for 78-year-old Douglas Dunning, who disappeared during a walk from his Brookfield home.
Walker’s Point’s Full of Beans Café has closed after nearly a decade, with owners Rob and JoAnn Hausknecht retiring from the cafe business.
A dump truck driver says the July 6 death of Noah Bautch has left him haunted and unable to return to work. Investigators have not publicly closed the case.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Oconomowoc’s Lake Bluff Drive extension is moving again after a creek dewatering problem delayed construction. The revised completion target is now late September.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
A Wisconsin warehouse yielded 97 authenticated copies of an unreleased Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt cartridge variant. Three will headline a Goldin Auctions sale this summer.
Dozens of elderly and disabled Merrill Park residents reported days without running water or working toilets while crews investigate an underground leak.
A 73-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed Monday night on Historic Mitchell Street; police say the driver remained and is cooperating. Investigation continues.
A 57-year-old was killed early Monday near Locust and Holton in Riverwest; Milwaukee police say they are searching for a suspect and asking for tips.
Weather & Environment in ...
Dense fog slows Monday’s morning commute in Milwaukee; showers and thunderstorms are likely later and Lake Michigan beaches will be rough. Expect gusty winds and brief heavy rain.
A Milwaukee attorney was sentenced to 21 years in prison and 15 years of supervision after a jury convicted him in a 2022 sexual‑assault case; the victim described lasting trauma.
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