Police investigated an early‑morning shooting and car crash near Dr. Benjamin Carson Academy on W. Capitol Drive; the medical examiner was not called and no deaths were reported. Investigators are asking for tips.

After-school picket at Hamilton High protested reductions in hours for frontline workers and cuts to student-facing services. Union leaders singled out central-office spending and demanded a full COLA.

Bay View High staff picketed before classes, demanding a full 2.63% COLA and restoration of frontline hours amid an MPS budget fight.

Wauwatosa police say K9 Zev tracked a suspect into underground tunnels after a late‑February armed robbery at Mayfair Mall; a stolen firearm was recovered.

A single-vehicle crash early Friday near Howell and College avenues left one driver dead, authorities say.

A man in his 40s died after being struck by lightning in the 2000 block of Gold Road in Waukesha Wednesday night. Officials say witnesses and scene evidence are consistent with a direct strike.

Light rain and patchy fog are slowing the Thursday commute in Milwaukee. A Flood Watch is in effect and another round of storms is possible Friday night.

Associated Bank provided a $32.7M construction loan to Toonen for The Strata, a 25‑building, 236‑unit market‑rate project on McCarthy Road in Grand Chute, due Feb 2028.

A tornado struck the Union Center area Tuesday evening, damaging multiple homes and knocking down trees and power lines. County officials say no injuries were reported.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin's new 'For the Fans' Act would curb national blackouts and push the FCC to redefine 'local' markets so more fans can watch their teams. The proposal targets fragmented streaming deals that have left many viewers paying more for less access.

Koss says it will appeal a Utah judge’s March 25 dismissal of its last patent suit against Skullcandy. The decision leans on earlier rulings that invalidated key claims.

Sweet Dreams plans to take over the former Pop's Custard building in Menomonee Falls, with the owner saying a summer opening is planned. The move follows Pop's August 2025 closure after about 45 years.

Sombr, the GRAMMY‑nominated 20‑year‑old, will play Fiserv Forum on Nov. 3. Artist presale Apr. 14; general on‑sale Apr. 17.