A sheriff's investigation led to felony charges against former Ozaukee coroner Timothy Deppisch, accused of falsifying records and claiming false funeral‑home reimbursements.

Abbott has closed its roughly $21B purchase of Exact Sciences, paying $105 a share and folding Cologuard and other cancer‑testing assets into its diagnostics arm while keeping Exact’s Madison operations intact.

Town of Delafield’s chairman sued the city and mayor, alleging closed‑door meetings over fire‑service proposals violated Wisconsin’s open meetings law.

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a slate of GOP bills that would have limited agency rulemaking and barred local 'rights of nature' ordinances, preserving local control and the status quo.

Sweet Joy Brazilian Cafe is leaving Brady Street after three years; owner Marcia Joy plans to relocate and is seeking a new owner for the 1208 E. Brady St. space.

A shooting near 37th and Darien left one man dead and four others injured Saturday morning, police said. Investigators are asking for tips and video.

A traffic stop in West Allis turned into a short chase that ended inside the American Family Field parking lot; two people were arrested after officers used a PIT maneuver.

Ebony Austin pleaded no contest to six counts tied to a Chicago-to-Green Bay trafficking probe; sentencing is set for June 23, 2026.

A Milwaukee man pleaded not guilty March 19 in the Oct. 20 shooting that killed 16‑year‑old Marquis Champion near 79th and Hampton.

A 17-year-old was wounded in a late-night shooting near 31st and Fond du Lac; police say injuries are non-life-threatening and are asking for tips.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced he will not seek reelection, leaving Wisconsin’s 9th District open and adding to a string of retirements ahead of 2026. The move sets up a contested GOP primary and broader implications for control of the Legislature.

South Milwaukee's council voted to hire Johns Disposal; residents will see new fees, weekly recycling and a June 30 start for the private hauler.

A Saputo‑occupied cold-storage warehouse in Caledonia traded for $71M, underscoring demand for temperature‑controlled logistics in southeastern Wisconsin.