A town hall meeting hosted by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Alex Brower in Riverwest at Falcon Bowl aims to facilitate open dialogue between residents and city officials, while also supporting a food drive.

The Oak Creek Farmers Market experienced significant growth in 2025 with sales over $1.1 million, despite extreme weather, and remains a vital community hub.

Janesville City Council seeks candidates for upcoming Spring Election, with three at-large seats open. Nomination paperwork is due by January 6, 2026, and resources are available online for interested residents.

Milwaukee County's 2026 budget, focusing on essential services, infrastructure, and social programs, was approved, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and community needs.

The Milwaukee County Board's Finance Committee approved a budget amendment for improvements to Cooper Park, emphasizing safety, accessibility, and voter access.

Immigrant Eduardo Flores-Ruiz was sentenced to time served for illegal reentry into the U.S. after being linked to a case involving a Milwaukee judge facing trial for obstruction.

Milwaukee County approves a $150,000 emergency fund for food assistance during a government shutdown, aiming to help those reliant on SNAP and FoodShare as federal support is delayed.

Milwaukee introduces a vehicle impoundment ordinance targeting reckless driving, requiring compliance to prevent impounds and outlining strict conditions for vehicle retrieval post-impoundment.

Milwaukee County plans to use $150,000 from its contingency fund for emergency food aid due to the government shutdown affecting SNAP, with the area facing increased food bank demand.

Husar's House of Fine Diamonds in West Bend, Wisconsin, is closing after 75 years. Owners Mike Husar and Mary Husar Martin are retiring. The store will close when inventory runs out, possibly before Christmas.

Milwaukee authorities are searching for Teron Bones, 23, after he evaded police and illegal gun conversion devices and marijuana were found in his SUV.

The Wisconsin DNR is urging the public to report black bear den locations to aid in a study on bear reproduction and diet, especially the impact of human-provided foods.

A man was arrested for his 3rd OWI after crashing into a police car and attempting to flee on foot, while Wisconsin declared a state of emergency amid a federal shutdown affecting FoodShare benefits.