NAHB’s chief economist told a Madison audience that tariffs, an oil shock and rising debt have lifted recession odds and could squeeze builders and borrowers across Wisconsin.

A Germantown traffic stop turned into a drug seizure and a hospital visit after an officer was exposed to suspected fentanyl. Two people were arrested and the case is now with prosecutors.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced a Grow Solar push at MPD's District Three, aiming to make rooftop solar cheaper through group buys, education and financing.

A Dane County judge ordered Wisconsin's DOJ to disclose names and work histories for roughly 16,000 officers in a major open‑records decision.

A stretch of farmland along Highway 120 is under contract to the Geneva Lakes YMCA while the city eyes the other half for police and fire; neighbors are divided and the council set a six‑month review.

Wayfinder MKE will end regular restaurant service May 3 and pivot to an events‑only model; the rooftop bar will return for the summer season. The owners say the change will let the space focus on private bookings, from weddings to corporate gatherings.

Oak Creek police warned residents about scam texts spoofing WisDOT that threaten license suspension and include a bogus payment link. Officials urge deleting the message and reporting it.

MTEA members will join Voces de la Frontera's May Day march this Friday to press demands including abolishing ICE and closing Milwaukee’s detention center.

A traffic stop in Pleasant Prairie turned into a pursuit that ended with a suspect arrested and a malnourished animal taken to the Wisconsin Humane Society — Kenosha campus.

Delta Flight 2309 diverted to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport late April 26. Airport officials say the plane landed safely and there were no injuries; the reason is still unconfirmed.

New video shows two cars doing donuts at Kinnickinnic and Lincoln in Bay View; police responded and officials point to fines and enforcement tools.

A Milwaukee man has been charged after prosecutors say a dice‑game dispute inside an apartment turned deadly; surveillance and a reported livestream helped investigators tie a suspect to the scene.

Elkhorn officials handed firefighters a four‑page letter telling them to route media questions to city leaders as an internal review proceeds. The chief was placed on administrative assignment after staff spoke with reporters.