Milwaukee man Morrell D. Johnson was sentenced to 262 months in prison for sex trafficking, maintaining a drug-involved premise, and firearm possession.

Two men were shot late Sunday inside the H.L. Palmer Masonic Lodge in Wauwatosa during a private party. Police say the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.

A quick-moving band of light snow slid through Milwaukee on Sunday, leaving a dusting to about an inch in places. Highs near 27°F with breezy southeast winds; watch for slick spots this morning.

Five UW chancellors collected five-figure retention bonuses after hitting first-to-second-year targets, while UW–Madison’s chancellor received a donor-funded six-figure payment. The awards renew questions about priorities as enrollment falls.

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.