DNR crews are monitoring a manure discharge that washed into the south end of Geneva Lake after recent spreading on nearby fields; officials urge people to avoid ingesting water.

Gov. Evers signed laws that make grooming a felony and require schools to set communication policies and training, with districts required to comply by Sept. 1, 2026.

Amtrak says Madison could get passenger rail as soon as 2030, with a proposed lakeside downtown station and stops in Pewaukee and Watertown.

Milwaukee has impounded more than 1,000 vehicles since January after enforcing a new ordinance targeting drivers with multiple unpaid parking tickets. The city says recovered funds go to transportation needs.

A Milwaukee woman pleaded guilty in a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist with a below‑the‑knee amputation; sentencing is scheduled for June 25, 2026.

Bob Harlan, the architect of the modern Green Bay Packers, died March 5, 2026 at 89. He led the team through stadium redevelopment and multiple championship eras.

Milwaukee police say a midday "gun battle" on the city's northwest side ended Thursday with two arrests and no reported injuries. Detectives are investigating.

Dense fog and light drizzle Friday morning with a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 a.m. Showers and thunderstorms expected later, with heavy downpours and gusts possible.

Sabor Sin Fronteras filed to open at 2134 W. National Ave., promising crepes, empanadas, ice cream and coffee in Clarke Square.

A Menasha man was sentenced to seven years after setting a fire outside Rep. Glenn Grothman’s Fond du Lac office; court records say his motive was tied to a TikTok vote.

A Wisconsin bill that would allow AI‑assisted court interpretation is drawing opposition from legal and disability advocates, who warn mistranslations could jeopardize defendants’ and victims’ rights. Lawmakers say it would cut costs amid an interpreter shortage.

Chef‑driven seasonal plates and a rotating 12‑tap beer program anchor Precinct Tap & Table in Germantown’s restored police station.

Wauwatosa voters head to the polls on April 7 under new single‑member districts. Few races are contested and alderperson pay will rise.