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Milwaukee gets one more sunny, warm day Thursday before showers and thunderstorms move in Friday night. Saturday stays damp, but Sunday looks bright and cooler.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Milwaukee County deputy and K9 Ryker were injured when a tired driver struck their squad car on I-94 in Oak Creek.
Real Estate & Development in ...
MCW broke ground on Trailmark at MCW, the college’s first on‑campus student housing. The complex is expected to welcome students in spring 2028.
Retail & Industry in ...
A new Culver’s in Germantown is getting the Germanic treatment. The opening target is now January 2027.
NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Walworth County Monday afternoon, warning of tennis‑ball hail and 70 mph gusts across southeast Wisconsin.
Community & Society in ...
A Youth Risk Behavior Survey of more than 13,100 Milwaukee middle-schoolers shows gains in adult support and school safety — but high rates of anxiety, fights and food insecurity persist.
A Virginia man has been charged in the abduction of a Milwaukee girl who vanished in 2022 and was found in May 2026; court filings allege years of grooming and abuse.
Kenosha County deputies arrested 32 people and issued 310 citations at Country Thunder in Twin Lakes over the July 17–20 weekend, with most tickets for underage drinking.
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.
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.
Cloudy morning clearing to a sunny, breezy afternoon. Moderate swim risk and a Small Craft Advisory along the lakeshore tonight.
Food & Drinks in ...
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.
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