HartFest turns 30 in Wauwatosa with The LoveMonkeys and The Gufs, Bunzel’s BBQ Cook‑Off, new tournaments and fundraising for local charities.

Modine’s Airedale brand signed a $4B+ capacity agreement and received $165M to fund U.S. plant expansions as hyperscalers step up orders.

A DNR grant and pledged matching funds have opened the door to a "super splash pad" at Washington Park where the pool has been boarded up since 2019. County and neighbors will shape the design this summer.

Inland highs near 86°F today; a backdoor cold front Wednesday brings gusty northeast winds and spotty showers along the lakeshore.

A 33-year-old was shot on Milwaukee's north side Monday; police are searching for a suspect and asking the public to share tips.

Dense fog hugs the lake shore into mid‑morning; sun and warmth follow with highs near 79°F. Beachgoers should watch for lifeguard flags and rough surf.

A Sun Prairie driver was stopped on I‑94 in Jefferson County with four children in the car and arrested on suspicion of OWI; the children were turned over to another adult.

A manhole explosion near Park and Prospect knocked out power to about 4,500 people across Milwaukee and Shorewood while crews repaired an underground cable. Officials say service was restored in roughly an hour.

A Cleveland man was charged Friday after Manitowoc County detectives say he abused his daughter and attempted to involve a stepchild. Court papers allege nude photos and forced sexual contact.

A New Berlin man accused of posing as a Border Patrol agent and using fake Purple Heart certificates has asked for a second competency exam as his attorney pursues an insanity plea.

Amier Jones, 29, has been charged with felony murder in the Jan. 13 parking‑lot killing of Frank Mosley III; prosecutors point to surveillance, a fingerprint and a multi‑county chase.

Wauwatosa cleared a new TIF district to back a five‑story, 92‑unit market‑rate building on North Mayfair Road, with roughly $2.85M in pay‑as‑you‑go incentives. Construction is slated for mid‑2026 through summer 2027.

Several cars burned early Thursday on Milwaukee’s East Side; firefighters say there were no injuries and the cause is under investigation.