Milwaukee residents complain about poor snow plowing after a December storm. Alderman Westmoreland has escalated the issue for discussion in the upcoming Public Works Committee meeting.

A 17-year-old cheerleader died in a crash where a pickup, driven by an intoxicated 19-year-old, ran a stop sign. The driver now faces felony charges, including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.

A hit-and-run in Milwaukee resulted in the death of a 70-year-old and left another person injured; the suspect fled on foot and is being sought by police.

Wisconsin DNR seeks public input on enhancing ATV/UTV trails utilizing new funding from 2023 Wisconsin Act 67. Deadline for comments is January 31, 2025.

Two ex-Milwaukee County Jail officers are charged with inmate abuse and misconduct in office from a September 2024 incident. They've been fired and will appear in court.

A fire at North Hills Manufactured Home Community in Beaver Dam resulted in the death of a 29-year-old woman and loss of pets; a male escaped. The investigation is ongoing.

Aurora Health Care announced the first babies born in its hospitals on New Year's including Arian at 1:44 a.m. in Milwaukee and Mia at 4:35 a.m. in Grafton, signifying fresh beginnings for their families.

A 4-year-old kindergartner was hit and killed by a school bus at Silver Spring Intermediate School in Wisconsin. The driver is cooperating with the investigation, and the district canceled classes. Support services are provided for those affected.

City Lights Brewing Company in Milwaukee is closing down on Saturday due to unsustainable economic challenges, despite being a community staple since 2017.

The Sussex Hamilton High School marching band was selected to perform at the Rome New Year's Day Parade, representing Wisconsin and marking a significant cultural and educational experience for the students.

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity honors Jimmy Carter's past contributions to building homes. The nation mourns his passing, with tributes from various leaders. His hands-on service is particularly remembered in Milwaukee.

A Milwaukee food truck owner, Francisco Ortiz, faced hardship when his truck was stolen and stripped of equipment, with repair costs estimated at $30,000. A GoFundMe has been set up to aid recovery.

A Milwaukee woman was charged with arson she claims was part of a satanic ritual to counteract witchcraft traps in her home. No injuries were reported from the fire.