Milwaukee teachers' union celebrated a task force "victory," saying a districtwide Deaf and Hard of Hearing model will roll out at Neeskara and Golda Meir in 2027.

A deal to transfer liquor licenses for three East Town spots collapsed, leaving SportClub, Experts Only and Barrel Burrito Company closed and the 770 Building in limbo.

Mandel Group is asking West Allis for about $10.6M in financing to add 117 apartments and a wellness-focused clubhouse to SoNa Lofts near the Farmers Market.

An affiliate of Rite‑Hite bought Just Art’s Saloon and two adjacent lots in Walker’s Point, adding to the company’s holdings near its new headquarters. The tiny tavern’s longtime owner died in August 2025.

Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill giving prosecutors two decades to file many second‑degree sexual‑assault charges and added protections for people who report assaults. Advocates said the change will lower barriers to reporting.

A Kenosha man admitted to posting TikTok videos that threatened a Border Patrol officer; he faces federal sentencing on June 18, 2026.

Tenants at Parkview Apartments on Milwaukee’s northwest side report large rats burrowing near porches and lawns, and say property management hasn’t fixed the problem.

A Milwaukee father went on trial March 9, accused of fatally shooting his 4‑year‑old son last July. Court records say officers recovered a blood‑stained gun and 96 rounds of ammo.

UW-La Crosse reached the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 for the first time after back-to-back wins; senior Malia Nelson paced the Eagles into the third round.

U.S. Marshals are searching for 16-year-old Elijah McCorkle, wanted in multiple 2024 carjackings and a shooting across Milwaukee; investigators say he removed his GPS monitor and is armed and dangerous.

A precautionary lockdown at The R.E.A.L. School in Sturtevant was lifted after deputies searched a suspicious vehicle report; no active threat or injuries were found.

A 32-year-old was killed Friday near Appleton and Chambers on Milwaukee’s north side. Police have opened a homicide probe and are asking for tips.

Wauwatosa voters head to the polls on April 7 under new single‑member districts. Few races are contested and alderperson pay will rise.