Milwaukee turns parking tickets into free streetcar rides or donations for people in need, amid a dire financial situation for the city's Transportation Fund.

Municipal leaders are planning a budget amendment to invest in neighborhood funding, libraries, homeownership programs, and a wage increase for city workers, highlighting public engagement and addressing community needs.

The NWS forecasts a cool and partly cloudy end to October in Milwaukee, with chances of rain and possibly snowflakes, followed by a sunny start to November.

Common Council President José G. Pérez emphasizes the importance of being prepared for ICE raids, as discussed in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article and backed by advocacy group Voces de la Frontera.

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved a $1.6 billion budget for 2025-26, which includes a property tax increase of $8 per $100,000 in value.

Laurie DeMoss awarded New Berlin's Citizen of the Year for her civic work, including historical preservation and youth programs, to be honored at an event on November 17.

Oklahoma City Police Department honored National First Responders Day, expressing gratitude for emergency personnel's readiness and courage on social media.

Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources warns of heightened wildfire risk due to dry conditions and urges residents to take precautions when burning outdoors.

A 71-year-old diabetic hunter was rescued from Jackson Marsh, Wisconsin, after getting lost. Using a phone app and a drone, he was found and aided by deputies and paramedics.

Milwaukee's weather this week includes sunny skies and potential showers, with fluctuating chances of rain and breezy conditions throughout the week, according to the NWS.

President Trump denied Wisconsin's request for FEMA Public Assistance, leaving Milwaukee County with a $22 million bill for damages from storms and flooding. County Executive David Crowley expressed disappointment and is urging a reconsideration.

A woman was arrested for her second OWI after surviving an SUV-train collision in Wauwatosa; police responded to the incident without injuries reported.

Two parents are charged in the abuse-related death of their 4-year-old son in West Allis; the father faces a potential life sentence, the mother up to 66 years.