A Milwaukee renter says sewage backed up into his kitchen sink for months and made him sick; city inspectors have ordered the landlord to fix the line. Crews are on site and the building sits near an evacuated Berrada-owned property.

The City of Oak Creek Government has alerted residents about a significant street light outage, potentially lasting until January 30, affecting areas from Drexel Avenue to E Forest Hill Avenue and Abendschein Park to S Howell Avenue.

Oak Creek reminds residents of the impending property tax installment due January 31, 2025, and advises early mailing due to postal changes starting December 24. Online payments are available at ocwi.org/taxes.

Janesville's annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, featuring local police and fire departments competing to support the Rock River Valley Blood Center, is set for February 23, with donors receiving free custard.

Waukesha police seek community help after a drive-by shooting spree. Residents are urged to check their properties and review camera footage to aid the investigation.

Meta House is more than 90% to its $35M Project Horizon goal and has launched a $400K dollar-for-dollar match as roughly $2.7M remains to raise. Construction is moving toward a 2026 opening.

Janesville mourns former City Council President Doug Marklein, who served 2013-2023 and passed away at 70, leaving a legacy of dedicated city service.

Volunteer slots for Washington County's Eisenbahn Trail cleanup event were quickly filled, demonstrating community commitment to environmental stewardship.

Residents at the Historic Lofts say it's the fourth time pipes have burst in under two years, leaving units soaked and tenants stretched thin.

Janesville Transit will honor Rosa Parks on Transit Equity Day, February 4, by reserving the front bus seat with a sign and flower, recognizing her civil rights impact.

The South Milwaukee School Board voted to dissolve its deal to buy the old Cudahy YMCA after a facilities review put repairs near $13M; trustees say taxes and community feedback drove the choice.

Parents and students packed a Mukwonago school board meeting after a proposal surfaced to end 4th- and 5th-grade band and orchestra as sixth-graders shift to a new middle school.

Residents at Becher Court say boiler trouble left seniors and other tenants shivering through nights without heat while housing officials say boilers were repaired.