Heavy police activity closed S. 76th near Orchard in West Allis on July 20 as shelter-in-place alerts went out across the area.

A 27-year-old Howards Grove man was killed when his Jaguar left the roadway and crashed into a cornfield in the Town of Herman. The Sheboygan County sheriff’s office says the crash is under investigation.

A 39-year-old was shot Sunday on the 4500 block of W. Burleigh Street; police are investigating and asking the public for tips.

A Milwaukee man was sentenced to 60 years after jurors convicted him in two separate 2024 shootings that left two men dead. The judge also ordered 10 years of supervision and credited nearly two years time served.

A 23-year-old died after his pickup crashed into a Randall home early Friday; the homeowners escaped and authorities are investigating.

A West Allis police chase ended Thursday when a car crashed into a garage and shed; the driver is in custody and prosecutors are reviewing charges.

A Shawano County dog named Sunny was found with multiple gunshot wounds near Maple Grove and is receiving care while authorities investigate. The shelter is accepting donations as investigators seek tips.

A Milwaukee mother says keepsakes belonging to her murdered daughter were taken from a storage unit last week, and police are investigating.

The state’s Fast Forward grants send roughly $2.4 million to train paramedics, with Superior Air‑Ground Ambulance and a Beloit partnership among the recipients. The awards are aimed at filling vacancies and easing tuition hurdles for EMTs moving up to paramedic roles.

Kinship has broken ground on a $21.5M Harambee campus that pairs a public market with a commercial kitchen, greenhouse and workforce training. The center is slated to open in 2027.

The Wisconsin DNR says it used restitution from a kayaker who faked his death to buy towfish sonar that’s already helped in searches. The agency calls the purchase a public‑safety win.

Oak Creek police say two people were arrested after a recent run of vehicle thefts and burglaries; officials urged residents to lock cars and share video tips.

A 16-year-old was shot Tuesday in the 2700 block of N. 44th St.; police are asking for tips as the investigation continues.