Oak Creek reminds residents of the impending property tax installment due January 31, 2025, and advises early mailing due to postal changes starting December 24. Online payments are available at ocwi.org/taxes.

Janesville's annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, featuring local police and fire departments competing to support the Rock River Valley Blood Center, is set for February 23, with donors receiving free custard.

A proposed El Viejon restaurant aims to convert a south‑side corner store into a Mexican seafood spot, but a nearby church buffer and past liquor‑license fights could complicate approval.

Residents at the Historic Lofts say it's the fourth time pipes have burst in under two years, leaving units soaked and tenants stretched thin.

Waukesha's JanBoree festival concluded, featuring winter activities with a cosmic twist, supported by Generac. Community participation was highlighted, including the Goosechase Scavenger Hunt winners.

Milwaukee faces severe cold with a high of 11°F and wind chills between -10 and -20 degrees, prompting a Cold Weather Advisory. The NWS warns of frostbite risks and advises dressing warmly.

An 18-year-old was sentenced to 25 years for the 2023 shooting that killed 15-year-old Davion Patterson and wounded five others.

A severe cold snap prompts the National Weather Service to issue an extreme cold watch, as West Allis officials offer warming sites and advise residents on safety measures.

A Milwaukee County parks committee advanced an ordinance to require written permission before law‑enforcement 'staging' in county parks, a measure framed as a check on ICE. It now moves to the judiciary committee.

MPD narrowed pursuit criteria and clarified when officers can call off chases after a deadly year of pursuit-related crashes. The changes prioritize safety over speed alone.

A pre-dawn crash closed I-94 eastbound near the Marquette Interchange Friday, snarling the morning commute and forcing detours through downtown.

A five-alarm fire at a Milwaukee U-Haul storage facility resulted in a large-scale firefighting effort, with no injuries reported despite harsh conditions and a partially collapsed roof.

Residents served by the Bradley Road post office say routine mail is taking days or weeks to arrive, leaving some waiting on W‑2s, tax notices and medicine. Local leaders are seeking help.