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.

A Milwaukee County bus operator rushed to help two teens struck by a passing car; the transit agency credits him with helping save their lives.

Milwaukee PrideFest revealed headliners for its 30th‑anniversary celebration June 4–6 at Henry Maier Festival Park, mixing drag, talent‑show alumni, comedy and DJs across five stages.

East Troy voters will decide April 7 on a three‑year, $4M/year operational referendum that backers say protects teachers and programs while opponents push back.

Wisconsin’s winter moratorium on utility disconnections ends April 15. Here are the programs and contacts Milwaukee residents can use to avoid shutoffs.