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First responders recovered a body from the Kinnickinnic River early Thursday near South 1st and Becher. Authorities say identity and cause of death are pending while investigators work the scene.
Politics & Govt in ...
Washington County's executive committee recommended an honorary "Charlie J. Kirk Way" on a stretch of County Trunk Highway K; the proposal drew protesters and hundreds of messages to county leaders.
Sports in ...
MLB will produce and distribute the Brewers’ local telecasts in 2026. Brewers.TV, MLB.TV and a small slate of free over-the-air games are in the mix ahead of Opening Day.
Months after a $10.1M overhaul, Milwaukee’s Church of the Gesu was vandalized; Marquette police say a suspect is in custody and investigators are working the case.
Three Milwaukee youths were arrested after an armed vehicle theft and a police pursuit Wednesday; the teens were taken for medical checks and charges will be referred to prosecutors.
Weather & Environment in ...
Patchy morning fog and a slight chance of freezing drizzle north of I-94. Highs near 42°F today and warming into the mid-50s by Saturday.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
USDOT finalized roughly $1.06B to replace the Blatnik Bridge, clearing the path for construction and easing months of uncertainty for the Twin Ports.
Community & Society in ...
Hartland-Lakeside is raising its pay-to-ride bus fee from $110 to $830 per student, removing a family cap and leaving many households scrambling to cover the cost.
South Milwaukee's council voted to hire Johns Disposal; residents will see new fees, weekly recycling and a June 30 start for the private hauler.
New Berlin crews assisted Tess Corners at a structure fire on Fairfield Court early Thursday. Crews contained the blaze and no injuries were immediately reported.
Gov. Evers signed a law extending BadgerCare postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months. The change affects thousands of low‑income mothers across Wisconsin.
Long‑term I‑94 closures around American Family Field will complicate travel for Brewers fans ahead of Opening Day on March 26. Officials and the team are steering fans to route and parking tools and urging patience.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Saputo‑occupied cold-storage warehouse in Caledonia traded for $71M, underscoring demand for temperature‑controlled logistics in southeastern Wisconsin.
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