The new Martin Luther King Branch of the Milwaukee Public Library opened, providing a modern facility with technology and spaces for community engagement.

Milwaukee's Fiesta Selena MKE celebrates Selena Quintanilla with live music, art exhibits, and a dance class, as the largest Selena gathering in the Midwest.

Milwaukee Police promote citizen engagement in crime reduction, citing programs like MHRC, Milwaukee Crime Stoppers, and the Wandering Prevention Program as key initiatives.

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs invites Milwaukee 6th District residents to nominate gardens for the 2025 Landscape Awards, part of the Clean City Project.

Ruth, an elderly elephant at Milwaukee County Zoo, fell but was helped back up by staff using a front-end loader after her zoo companions and emergency services gathered to assist her. She is now doing well.

West Allis and Wauwatosa are considering a fire department merger to save costs and maintain response times, with a $7 million saving forecast over five years.

Milwaukee Public Schools started the 2025-26 year with celebrations but faced a teacher shortage and a chemical spill at Riverside University High School. Governor Evers and MPS leaders welcomed students.

Wisconsin's DNR announces the 2025 bear hunting season from September 3 to October 7, with over 146,000 hunter applications and specific zone regulations. Hunters must register their catch and submit teeth for research.

Janesville hosts a free Child Safety Seat event on September 11th, offering inspections and installations by certified technicians, with additional safety seats available for families in need.

Milwaukee opens resource centers offering services like insurance advice and mental health support to residents affected by recent floods, as announced by Alderman Westmoreland. Centers operate at various locations throughout the week.

K9 Rock, a dedicated service dog from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, passed away after a decade of service including patrol and explosives detection.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office used social media to honor their staff's dedication to public safety on Labor Day, noting their continued service on holidays.

Williams Bay faces a water crisis with unsafe nitrite levels; emergency funds are allocated for bottled water distribution as officials advise against drinking tap water.