A Fond du Lac police officer used a fire extinguisher to contain a second-floor house fire on N. Hickory Street before the fire department arrived, preventing further damage. No injuries were reported.

The City of West Allis has adjusted its garbage and recycling schedule for the Christmas and New Year's holidays, and reminds residents about proper holiday refuse disposal.

A woman in Barron County, Wisconsin, has a presumptive case of bird flu after exposure to an infected poultry flock. Officials are monitoring the situation, emphasizing the low risk to the public and no signs of human-to-human transmission.

The City of Janesville has published its 2025 trash and recycling schedule online, detailing service dates for yard waste, holiday alterations, and Christmas tree pickup.

In Milwaukee, a 32-year-old man was fatally shot, and a 12-year-old has been arrested for the crime. The shooting occurred on 51st and Locust, and the circumstances are under investigation.

A man was rescued after falling through ice at Wind Lake, Wisconsin. Emergency services, overcoming initial challenges, used an inflatable boat for the rescue.

Waukesha will transition its garbage and recycling services from Waste Management to Johns Disposal on March 31, 2025, with new city-owned carts being provided to residents.

The NWS has issued weather updates for Milwaukee, predicting mixed conditions including flurries and snow showers, with very cold temperatures and high wind gusts.

Vicki Bayer is confirmed as the superintendent of the Green Bay Area Public School District until the 2025-26 school year, aiming to prepare for her successor.

Two Milwaukee County squad cars were hit by separate drivers, one by an impaired driver, both without injuries. Investigations are ongoing and reminders about move-over laws and sober driving have been issued.

Milwaukee Housing Authority director Willie Hines announced he will retire on Jan. 1, 2025, amidst criticism over public housing conditions. His retirement package includes a monthly pension of $11,000.

Wisconsin's DNR cautions against early-winter ice's deceptive appearance, noting its dangers and offering safety tips for those engaging in ice-related activities.

The NWS forecasts changing weather in Milwaukee, with mostly cloudy skies, high winds today, and a sunny Sunday. Cold nights and potential snow midweek lead into a partly sunny Friday with higher temperatures.