Milwaukee County launched the Building Bridges Program, providing $10,000 grants to ten local small businesses, funded by the WEDC. The program also offers support from a small business liaison.

Milwaukee police fatally shot a 31-year-old armed suspect linked to robberies. The officers are on administrative duty; an investigation is underway, with plans to release incident video footage.

Waukesha Metro Transit will operate a Sunday schedule on Labor Day and the Transit Center will be closed; no other Metro routes will run. Regular service resumes September 2nd.

Fans and players celebrated the legacy of Bob Uecker, known as "Mr. Baseball," at a memorial service at American Family Field, where anecdotes were shared and tributes, including renaming the broadcast wing, were made in his honor.

Milwaukee's weather this week includes mostly sunny skies, light showers, and temperatures around 70 degrees, with nights cooling to the low 50s. Winds vary from west to northwest at 5 to 15 mph.

New bus routes, including Route 59 and Route 82, are launching in Oak Creek to improve public transit accessibility with increased frequency and connectivity.

Wisconsin DNR proposes an incidental take permit for the endangered slender glass lizard due to a road project in Columbia County, asserting it won't harm the species' survival.

Jason Zehe was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a fatal crash in Waukesha, killing Megan Voss. He was drunk and speeding at the time of the accident.

Milwaukee prepares for 4,000 National Guard officers attending the NGAUS conference at the Baird Center, with city officials assuring the event is not related to active policing operations.

Milwaukee Public Schools will receive $16 million in state aid for Special Education and student parenting programs after completing financial reporting requirements. Additional funds are anticipated pending further audits and plan approvals.

Mayor Johnson of Milwaukee appointed Adam Procell as head of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety, surprising many by not choosing from the finalists.

Milwaukee anticipates more rain while recovering from flood damage. Sewer systems should handle the rainfall, but high winds could down trees. Officials urge residents to prepare and offer support with debris removal and flood resources.

Xcel Energy balances development and conservation in its W3419 Line upgrade in Wisconsin, mindful of endangered species, working with DNR on incidental take permit measures.