Wisconsin and Minnesota chefs and bars are nominated for the 2025 James Beard Awards, receiving recognition in various categories, including Outstanding Chef and Best New Bar.

Milwaukee's DPW suspended sanitation services due to extreme cold, advising residents to follow the usual cart set-out schedule, with plans to catch up by week's end.

Sheboygan paid tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. with local events, coinciding with Inauguration Day, and promoted activities such as crafts and a documentary screening.

Milwaukee city services will operate on a modified schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including a pause in garbage collection and parking enforcement. The DPW tow lot will be open limited hours.

Milwaukee's Department of Public Works disassembled the city's Christmas tree, marking the end of the holiday season and expressing thanks to the forestry team for their efforts.

The Milwaukee Art Museum, with a collection of 30,000 artworks, plays a key role in the city's cultural heritage and attracts over 400,000 visitors annually.

West Allis announces schedule changes for waste collection around Martin Luther King Jr. Day, impacting local residents' garbage and recycling pickup dates. City facilities close in observance of the holiday.

The Milwaukee Boat Show returns to Wisconsin's State Fair Park, featuring over 300 boats and marine accessories from more than 80 manufacturers, with tickets at $12 for adults.

South Milwaukee's "Adopt-a-Tree Program" encourages residents to participate in urban forestry, enhancing the local environment and community engagement.

Reeseville, Wisconsin is set to improve its water infrastructure with funding from the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program, per the DNR’s press release. Public comments are invited until January 29, 2025.

The Wisconsin DNR urges ice fishers to prevent the spread of invasive species, emphasizing the need to avoid transferring organisms through bait buckets and gear.

Plans to renovate Fox Bay Theater into a multi-purpose venue will be discussed at a Village Board meeting, with the potential new tenant presenting their vision for the project.

The Wauwatosa Common Council has approved new funds for the CDA's small business forgivable loans program for local business upgrades and renovations.