A brief thaw today before a windy Friday and a spotty snow chance Saturday. Gusts may reach 30 mph and localized snow is possible.

Democrats and a union coalition filed legislation to phase Wisconsin’s minimum wage to $20 by 2030, index it to inflation and raise the tipped wage. Supporters say it would lift pay for hundreds of thousands of workers.

Jim Troupis asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to disqualify Justices Jill Karofsky and Rebecca Dallet from a fake‑electors petition, citing 2020 remarks and court filings. The move heightens an already heated, long‑running legal fight.

Third Space Brewing has pitched a seasonal beer garden at Liberty Heights Park for summer 2026, proposing weekend service from June through August pending council approval.

Court papers show police seized a coat and firearm at a house after a Marquette student was robbed and sexually assaulted last week. A man is detained while investigators and prosecutors review evidence.

Jordan Stolz leaves Milan with two golds and a silver — the most medals of any American at the 2026 Games. His 1,000m and 500m runs were Olympic records.

A Muskego builder has filed plans to build 24 luxury homes on about 72 acres along West Coffee Road in New Berlin; the project will need rezoning and city approval.

A Froedtert surgeon used FDA‑approved Cytalux to make a tiny lung tumor glow during surgery, allowing a lung‑sparing removal. The technology may widen options for high‑risk patients.

A new freestanding Starbucks with a drive‑thru opened Saturday on Sunset Drive, joining several locations across Waukesha.

Two people were killed in an early-morning shooting on Milwaukee’s north side; police are asking for tips.

Chicago developers Mike Reschke and Ted Koenig say a former partner misappropriated funds and grabbed a 34‑acre Mount Pleasant parcel; they want a judge to unwind the transfer. The suit names an LLC, a $1.5M mortgage and a potential sale to Lennar.

Washington County reminds residents to follow the Burn Ban due to extreme drought conditions that pose a high risk of rapid fire spread. Fire services are dealing with fast-moving brush fires and urge no outdoor burning.

A federal grand jury in Madison indicted an Ironwood man after social‑media posts allegedly threatened ICE agents; the FBI and local agencies have joined the probe.