Joseph Mensah resigns from the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department due to personal and professional reasons, amid controversies from prior police shootings.

Matthew L. Brennecke was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run in Oconomowoc that led to the death of 87-year-old Allan Eighmy. He could face fines and prison if convicted.

A Wisconsin man, Gavin Thompson, was arrested in Nebraska after a high-speed chase, and a body believed to be that of missing Dodgeville woman Dorinda Segebrecht was found in his vehicle.

Milwaukee County received a $21M federal grant to improve the PurpleLine bus route, aimed at reducing travel times, adding shelters, and enhancing safety by 2027.

The Wisconsin DNR stocked over 5 million fish in 2024, aiding local ecosystems and angling traditions, with species including trout, sturgeon, and walleye.

A new city ordinance requires immediate marking of waste tires by recyclers to combat illegal dumping, strengthening previous regulations and increasing penalties.

Chala Davis-Bell, a 37-year-old mother, was killed by a stray bullet in Racine during an exchange of gunfire between suspects. A vigil was held in her memory.

Summerfest 2025 saw a 602,231 attendance over nine days, an 8% increase from the previous year, with over 900 live music hours by 600 artists, and featured local Milwaukee vendors and sold-out headline shows.

Wisconsin DNR seeks volunteers to teach hunting education, emphasizing safety and ethics, reinforcing a tradition with over 1 million certified since 1967.

Milwaukee's 9th District council member advocates for smart, people-first development in the face of housing demands, aiming to balance resident needs with economic growth.

Parents in Milwaukee face charges after their 4-year-old son's death; the father for homicide and illegal firearm possession, the mother for neglect and buying a gun for a felon.

Erik Bondehagen, missing after a Harley-Davidson event, was found safe. Concern arose due to his serious medical condition. Details of his return are unreported.

The Madison PFC has narrowed the chief of police search to three finalists, released their profiles to the public, and is seeking feedback, with final interviews set for August 14, 2025.