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A Milwaukee home daycare provider is wanted after a 1‑year‑old in her care tested positive for fentanyl and needed multiple doses of Narcan.
Politics & Govt in ...
A coalition of 40+ groups urged Gov. Tony Evers to veto AB 446, which would require Wisconsin agencies to consider the IHRA antisemitism definition; critics warn it could chill speech.
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Milwaukee warms into the upper 60s Saturday with gusty southwest winds. A late-night chance of light rain shifts to cooler, windy conditions Sunday.
Shots were fired near 35th and Hadley on Thursday afternoon, forcing a car into oncoming traffic and into a school bus. Milwaukee police are seeking the shooter and a driver who fled; no injuries were reported.
A 13‑year‑old was taken to juvenile detention after an early‑morning Wauwatosa police chase ended in a crash near Lisbon and the Highway 175 on‑ramp.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Spread opened March 19 in Milwaukee's Deer District near Fiserv Forum, serving big screens, gameday cocktails and a limited opening menu. A full menu is expected soon.
A Milwaukee mother received 18 months' probation Thursday after pleading guilty in the case where six children were found locked in a storage unit. The judge ordered evaluations and parenting classes.
Washington County's executive committee recommended an honorary "Charlie J. Kirk Way" on a stretch of County Trunk Highway K; the proposal drew protesters and hundreds of messages to county leaders.
Crawdaddy’s on Greenfield is staking a claim for Cajun‑Creole in West Allis, winning fans with shrimp and grits and fried chicken.
Sen. Van Wanggaard announced he won't seek reelection in 2026, turning Wisconsin's 21st Senate District into a top battleground. Trevor Jung has already declared as a Democratic candidate.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A La Crosse real estate company bought Sage on Prospect, a 34‑unit LEED‑Platinum building on Milwaukee’s East Side. The sale adds another multifamily asset to regional investors' portfolios.
A federal jury found Lenard R. Monroe guilty after prosecutors say his home‑care company billed thousands of fake caregiving hours. He was ordered to serve 132 months and pay nearly $3 million in restitution.
Angela Willis, 49, is wanted by U.S. Marshals in a federal cocaine and marijuana distribution case; investigators say she may be back in Milwaukee and may use the name Angela Vernon.
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