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A 21-year-old Waukesha father is being held on $1 million cash bond after prosecutors say his 1-month-old suffered skull and brain injuries. Investigators cite medical findings and a search warrant in the case.
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Wisconsin law requires landlords to keep units habitable, but local rules — especially in Milwaukee — change timelines and remedies. Here’s a plain‑language guide to repairs, deadlines and next steps.
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Cloudy morning clearing to a sunny, breezy afternoon. Moderate swim risk and a Small Craft Advisory along the lakeshore tonight.
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The Chancery’s Mequon outpost — open since 1991 — has closed, leaving no Chancery restaurants in southeast Wisconsin and prompting local nostalgia.
A 32-year-old motorcyclist died after an SUV turned into his path near Teutonia and Finn Wednesday evening. The SUV driver is in custody and charges are pending review.
Clear and comfortable Thursday with highs near 76°F. Heat builds into the weekend with a chance of storms late Sunday into Monday.
A late-night shooting in Milwaukee's Franklin Heights left a car on the sidewalk and prompted a heavy police response; authorities have released few details.
A false 911 report sent tactical teams to the 1200 block of Marshall Ave in South Milwaukee; officers searched a home and found no shooting. The call is under investigation.
Beach Hazards Statement keeps Milwaukee beaches off‑limits this morning; sunny and cool with breezy onshore winds and highs near 74°F. Check marine advisories before heading out.
A logistics firm plans to occupy the 316,550-square-foot former Guy & O'Neill plant in Fredonia amid growing demand for industrial space tied to data centers. Village documents show a conditional use permit was filed.
Gusty northwest winds and a Beach Hazards Statement make Lake Michigan unsafe today. High near 82°F with cooler, drier air returning Wednesday.
Three teenagers were wounded in a Milwaukee shooting Monday night and taken to a hospital. Police say no arrests have been made and are asking for tips.
Retail & Industry in ...
Winnipeg-based Activate Games is opening its first Wisconsin location at Mayfair Mall, bringing tech-driven, room-by-room challenges for groups and parties.
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