Thousands turned out across the Milwaukee area for Riverkeeper’s Spring Cleanup, hauling out trash while organizers aimed for a multi‑site world record.

A Milwaukee couple pledged $11 million to All‑In Milwaukee to fund scholarships and wraparound support for 500 students over the next decade. The gift bolsters a program with strong graduation and debt‑free outcomes.

After neighbor pushback, Caledonia's village board rescinded plans to reopen a police firearm training range at Gorney Park. Officials say they'll explore other training options.

On Earth Day MPS unveiled a five‑year Sustainability Action Plan that bundles schoolyard, energy and curriculum work and is backed by more than $39M in grants.

Milwaukee leaders signed a resolution making the city a Certified Sensory-Inclusive City, promising staff training, quiet rooms and sensory kits across municipal buildings. The move builds on supports already in place at local venues.

More than a year after 5-year-old Finn Katona was killed during a bus transfer, his family is keeping pressure on Hamilton School District and pushing for safer routes and supervision. Local reporting shows policy tweaks, but questions remain.

Teachers and parents picketed at Parkside School for the Arts after MPS circulated plans to cut dozens of student-facing roles. The union posted a video demanding the full 2.63% raise and a detailed staffing list.

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.

A longtime Kunes customer says a salesman at the Elkhorn store texted her an ape GIF; the dealership apologized and fired the employee.

Milwaukee County unveiled FORGE, a five-year, federally funded program offering parenting workshops, case management and job help to local fathers.

One year after Anodyne workers announced a union, organizers say FairWave used legal challenges and delays instead of bargaining, pushing members into a public contract campaign.

A Sheboygan shopper, Jermie Nelson, won $1 million on a $50 Crossword scratch ticket bought at Love's Travel Stop and claimed the prize in Madison. The game still has one top prize remaining.