Brown County investigators say gasoline containers inside a Howard home produced vapors that ignited in an explosion and the blaze that killed twin sisters Haley and Kayla Fritsch.

A road‑rage chase in Menomonee Falls turned to gunfire near Maple Road; one driver suffered a non‑life‑threatening eye injury and police are investigating.

A Menomonee Falls father was critically injured after being struck by a car allegedly driven by his son; a temporary felony warrant has been issued as police investigate.

A 15-year-old was wounded in a non-fatal shooting on the 1500 block of W North Avenue; Milwaukee police say the teen’s injuries are not life-threatening and they’re asking for tips.

A Dousman house fire on June 13 killed several pets and prompted a multi-agency investigation, officials say.

Two Milwaukee teenagers were wounded in separate Saturday evening shootings. Police have opened separate investigations and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A shelter‑in‑place order was issued Sunday near Columbus after deputies and partner agencies responded to an active tactical situation that closed State Highway 73.

Clear, cool Monday with highs near 77°F. Showers and thunderstorms expected Tuesday and widespread heavy storms Wednesday with 1–2 inches possible.

A fatal motorcycle crash shut down the Marquette Interchange Sunday morning, closing ramps to downtown Milwaukee as MCSO investigates.

A 16-year-old driver was arrested after a June 13 rollover in the Town of Calumet that killed a 16-year-old passenger and injured several other teens.

A passenger was killed and another person airlifted after an SUV struck a deer and collided head-on with a pickup on State Road 93 in Trempealeau County.

A 38-year-old Milwaukee man was found dead at Nagawicka Lake Saturday; Delafield police and the Wisconsin DNR are investigating.

Ivy Café, run by barista Hailee Wallner, is slated for a Ryan Street strip mall in Pewaukee and aims to open by Sept. 1 with coffee, smoothies and pastries.