Congress restored a UW–Madison Teacher Quality Partnership grant that funds stipends and training for special-education teachers in Milwaukee, reversing last year’s cut. Local leaders say the funding is key to filling persistent vacancies.

State health officials confirmed a measles case linked to a traveler through Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and picked up the virus in Walworth County wastewater.

Three suspects were charged in a Waukesha shooting targeting one's ex-girlfriend; they tracked their location via Snapchat and fired 15 shots at the residence.

Demonta Hambright has been charged with first‑degree intentional homicide in the Sept. 29, 2025, shooting death of Glendale mother Kamonti McFarlane, court filings show. The arrest followed an Indiana chase last fall.

A stolen Kia Seltos was stopped by a PIT maneuver in Greenfield on Feb. 5; five juveniles, including a 15-year-old driver, were arrested, police said.

Oak Creek's National Night Out event has been honored by the National Association of Town Watch, reflecting the community's engagement and relationship-building efforts.

Waukesha invites residents to contribute to city planning through surveys, focus groups, and an online budget tool starting February 9.

A Milwaukee firefighter suffered minor burns while rescuing eight people, including two infants, from a fire. The incident prompted a second alarm and assistance from neighboring units.

Zak Baker of Wauwatosa’s Ca’Lucchenzo is a 2026 James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef: Midwest. The nod puts a small Tosa kitchen on a national shortlist as finalists are named.

Ella Mai is set to headline at Summerfest 2026, with ticket sales starting February 6. She will perform on July 2 at the BMO Pavilion, featuring hits from her third album.

Milwaukee faces light snow and cold temperatures, with a forecast of flurries and a high near 26°F. Nighttime lows may reach 12°F, and a slight chance of snow persists into the weekend.

An outbuilding fire last Friday in Town of Trenton wiped out an 80-year-old collector’s lineup of classic Fords; officials estimate roughly $500,000 in preliminary damage.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Kathleen Vincent joined local outreach efforts to assist the homeless during a cold snap, emphasizing the importance of support and human connection.