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A small lunchtime protest in Madison used a decommissioned ambulance to dramatize what organizers say are early harms from H.R.1 to BadgerCare and FoodShare.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 29-year-old motorcyclist died Saturday night in Milwaukee's Riverwest after a collision with a car; the driver was arrested and charges are pending review.
A 44-year-old was shot near 19th and Capitol early Saturday; police are asking the public for tips.
Waukesha's Finance Committee recommended using $319,000 to add glass barriers, access controls and signage at City Hall after staff faced threats.
An 18-year-old faces felony charges after four people were shot at the McDonald’s on Capitol Drive following a dispute over caramel Frappés.
Five juveniles — including two 12-year-olds — were arrested after police recovered a stolen car near 82nd Street and W. Brown Deer Road.
New Berlin crews assisted Menomonee Falls at a Wednesday night structure fire on Saint Francis Drive. County mutual‑aid teams were mobilized under MABAS Division 106.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Carbliss bought Plymouth’s long-empty Kmart and plans to convert the 90,000 sq. ft. building into a headquarters with a pour/tap house, tours and a merch shop.
Milwaukee County supervisors voted to exempt temporary, water‑soluble chalk from the county's graffiti code after activists said deputies repeatedly responded to chalking. The change passed 13‑2.
The Democratic primary in Wisconsin turned sharp as allegations over WEC Energy PAC donations roiled the race, forcing candidates to make utility bills central to their stump speeches.
A SmartAsset ranking, reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, names Waukesha the state’s wealthiest county and shows Milwaukee suburbs filling most top spots.
A Milwaukee woman got 22 years after pleading guilty in the July 13, 2025 slaying of Dennis Carter. The plea includes 348 days credit, eight years supervision and restitution.
A 30-year-old Waukesha woman was arrested after an alleged knife attack that left a 60-year-old man injured. Court papers set a $250,000 cash bond.
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