The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department held its Badges 'N Buddies Picnic, where deputies fished with youths, supported by community sponsors to foster positive police-community relations.

A sunny and mild end to the week is forecast for eastern Wisconsin with possible scattered showers and thunderstorms early Saturday morning. Temperatures are expected to be near 80, followed by a clear weekend with no hazardous weather anticipated.

A child in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was injured after accessing a gun in a locked safe and accidentally discharging it in a law enforcement officer's home.

Applications for a special trapping season at Wisconsin's Sandhill State Wildlife Area are being accepted, with a September 15, 2025 deadline. Selected trappers must attend a mandatory workshop.

The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties due to dangerous waves and currents. Additionally, fog may affect inland visibility overnight.

Milwaukee offers free cleaning kits for flood recovery, distributed by The Salvation Army with UMCOR's support. Health officials warn of hazards in floodwaters and stress the importance of cleaning.

Waukesha County is coordinating with communities for flood recovery, with efforts from the Emergency Operations Center and costs reaching millions for public and private damages.

Wisconsin DNR plans to issue an incidental take permit for a development in Sauk County that may affect the endangered slender glass lizard, incorporating conservation measures to ensure species survival.

The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards statement for Milwaukee, warning of life-threatening waves and currents expected to begin on Wednesday morning.

Wisconsin DNR opens applications for a special firearm deer hunt at Sandhill State Wildlife Area to manage deer population, with careful permit levels for a sustainable hunt on November 8-9, 2025, and mandatory CWD testing for harvested deer.

The Milwaukee Police Department honored the memory of Patrolman Dennis O'Bradovich, killed off-duty during a robbery in 1975, highlighting his bravery and sacrifice.

Beachgoers in parts of Wisconsin are warned of dangerous conditions including high waves and currents, and the weather forecast indicates a mix of sun, clouds, and potential thunderstorms with varying temperatures.

A man's body was recovered from Lake Michigan near South Shore Beach in Milwaukee, following a search for a reported individual in the water. Rescuers, including the Milwaukee Fire Department's dive team, responded in the early morning.