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A Dane County judge says Wisconsin’s paper absentee system denies some disabled voters privacy and independence. The ruling does not yet require electronic ballots.
Arts & Culture in ...
A historic Oconomowoc elk statue is leaving the local museum for a new home at The Club at Lac La Belle, where it will be restored and displayed by spring 2027.
Real Estate & Development in ...
New renderings show a 14-unit Sonne development planned near Wauwatosa Village, combining townhomes, apartments and a courtyard-style alleyway.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A white work van lost its roof rack after striking a West Allis resident’s gate and fence. Police are asking for help identifying the driver.
Community & Society in ...
Milwaukee’s 26th annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5K returns Saturday with family-friendly racing, a major fundraiser and a legacy stretching from American Family Field to the lakefront.
Food & Drinks in ...
Uppa Yard is bringing Jamaican staples, live music, and a full dine-in experience to Milwaukee's Water Street later this month.
A Silver Alert is active for 78-year-old Douglas Dunning, who disappeared during a walk from his Brookfield home.
Walker’s Point’s Full of Beans Café has closed after nearly a decade, with owners Rob and JoAnn Hausknecht retiring from the cafe business.
A dump truck driver says the July 6 death of Noah Bautch has left him haunted and unable to return to work. Investigators have not publicly closed the case.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Oconomowoc’s Lake Bluff Drive extension is moving again after a creek dewatering problem delayed construction. The revised completion target is now late September.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
A Wisconsin warehouse yielded 97 authenticated copies of an unreleased Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt cartridge variant. Three will headline a Goldin Auctions sale this summer.
Dozens of elderly and disabled Merrill Park residents reported days without running water or working toilets while crews investigate an underground leak.
A 73-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed Monday night on Historic Mitchell Street; police say the driver remained and is cooperating. Investigation continues.
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