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South Shore Terrace taps the keg at 4 p.m. Thursday with free pours, a 20-tap lineup and classic beer‑garden food.
Weather & Environment in ...
Patchy fog and light rain this morning; storms and heavy pockets of rain are likely tonight with localized flooding possible.
Community & Society in ...
One year after Anodyne workers announced a union, organizers say FairWave used legal challenges and delays instead of bargaining, pushing members into a public contract campaign.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 20-year-old was shot near 12th and Locust Tuesday afternoon; Milwaukee police say the shooter is unknown and are asking for tips.
The Fire & Police Commission will vote April 16 on whether to reappoint Chief Aaron Lipski as the department presses to replace aging trucks and refill empty stations.
Gusty showers and thunderstorms will sweep through Milwaukee Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing a risk of damaging winds and localized flooding.
A 26-year-old is in life-threatening condition after an apparent machete attack near 16th and Becher in Milwaukee. Police are asking the public for tips as the investigation continues.
An early-morning shooting on Milwaukee’s Mitchell Street left one person dead and neighbors shaken. Investigators closed the block as officers processed the scene.
Sports in ...
Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks have parted ways after a 32–50 season. The club will begin a coaching search while sorting contract and roster questions.
A UW–Madison lab employee was arrested after items in a campus office tested positive for a chemical; university police say the incident appears isolated and the investigation is ongoing.
Waukesha officers used a taser on a man in a library basement Thursday night, then learned he wasn’t the suspect they were searching for. Police say the man fled and resisted.
A Milwaukee County bus operator rushed to help two teens struck by a passing car; the transit agency credits him with helping save their lives.
Politics & Govt in ...
County supervisors pressed Kenosha DA Xavier Solis over a mounting case backlog and staffing shortfalls; the county clerk says roughly 1,300 felonies are pending. Officials urged more public data and faster hiring.
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