Milwaukee's Garden District announces its 8th Annual Tree Lighting event with festivities including holiday snacks, crafts, and Santa's visit, starting at 6 p.m. on December 3rd, plus a Winter Wonderland display through January 3.

Milwaukee Alderman Stamper invites residents to a free Community Thanksgiving Feast featuring a meal, winter essentials, and hygiene products distribution on November 28.

The Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Milwaukee, Richard J. Sklba, passed away at age 89. His tenure included significant scholarly and ecumenical contributions but was also shadowed by the clergy sex abuse scandal.

Waukesha marked the third anniversary of its Christmas Parade tragedy with a memorial unveiling, honoring the six lives lost and supporting the healing of the community and first responders.

Gerald Boyle, the lawyer known for defending Jeffrey Dahmer, has died at 88. His death, without a specific cause, follows health struggles since 2017. He's remembered for a distinguished legal career beyond Dahmer's case.

Marquette University hosted an event where students shared personal mental health stories to fight stigma, with resources and a dessert buffet offered.

Milwaukee has experienced over 60 traffic-related fatalities this year, with the community calling for action against reckless driving. A recent vigil honored the victims and advocated for safer streets.

The Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit held workshops and resources for fathers, with city officials participating, focusing on challenges like criminal records and co-parenting.

The Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee distributed over 1,000 turkeys to local food pantries and meal programs ahead of Thanksgiving, responding to a 30% increase in demand from last year.

The abrupt shutdown of Brio Studios has left families and employees facing loss and uncertainty, as prepayments for dance classes are lost and paychecks are unmet.

Milwaukee's City Christmas Tree, a 64-foot Colorado Blue Spruce, was harvested and installed outside Fiserv Forum, marking the 111th year of the city's holiday tradition.

Milwaukee residents held a memorial walk for late Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff, reflecting on his service and mental health awareness after his suicide.

Pius XI Catholic High School in Milwaukee, closed due to threatening graffiti, will resume in-person classes with enhanced security, including metal detectors and armed guards.