Wildfire smoke returns and a Beach Hazards Statement warns of life‑threatening 3–5 ft waves tonight. Highs near 85°F; avoid the water and limit outdoor plans.

A 32‑year‑old Cudahy woman was shot near South Packard Avenue and Lake Drive in St. Francis and later died. A Milwaukee man is in custody as a person of interest and the investigation remains active.

West Allis police released photos and registry details for Mark S. Hickles, a lifetime-registered sex offender, and asked residents with tips to call investigators.

Dense smoke and an air-quality advisory affect Milwaukee today. Expect highs near 91°F and heat-index readings in the mid-90s; limit outdoor exertion.

A squad‑car dashcam corrected a field misidentification after a 115 mph chase in Greenfield, prompting arrests and the release of a bystander.

Incumbent Robert Wittke faces Democrat Eddie Phanichkul in Assembly District 63, a suburban contest shaped by redrawn maps and a heated debate over AI data‑center projects.

Smoke from northern wildfires has hazed Milwaukee and a statewide Air Quality Advisory is in effect through Thursday noon. Expect mid‑80s today and hotter, stormier conditions Friday and Saturday.

Ta Chen International paid $87M to buy the Pleasant Prairie warehouse it had long leased, converting a tenant into an owner at LakeView Corporate Park.

Sheriff Denita Ball unveiled I.G.N.I.T.E., a National Sheriffs' Association‑backed inmate education and job‑training program. Research on the model shows sharp short‑term drops in rebooking.

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s ThriveOn loans offer up to $50,000 and paired coaching for disadvantaged businesses across four counties. Applications close July 20.

Two men who pleaded guilty in the 2012 death of Corey Stingley completed deferred‑prosecution terms and saw their cases dismissed with prejudice, closing a 13‑year fight for accountability.

A late-night hit-and-run on Milwaukee’s north side killed two pedestrians at Teutonia and Vienna. Police are searching for a black SUV and asking for tips.

Five people were rescued from a North Side apartment fire as police broke up fights and relief agencies aided displaced residents.