Milwaukee’s mutual insurer will distribute a record $9.2B to policyowners after a banner 2025 that pushed revenue past $40B and operating gains above $10B.

Democrats and a union coalition filed legislation to phase Wisconsin’s minimum wage to $20 by 2030, index it to inflation and raise the tipped wage. Supporters say it would lift pay for hundreds of thousands of workers.

Washington County deputies are seeking 63‑year‑old Ronald T. Johnson II of Hartford on multiple warrants; officials say he should not be approached. The sheriff's post includes description and tip lines.

After a Jan. 7 parking‑floor collapse at the Empire Building, Milwaukee aldermen advanced an ordinance to require third‑party structural inspections of parking structures.

Cold, gusty morning gives way to sunshine and calmer winds; small craft advisory remains in effect this morning.

A 66-year-old woman was found dead near 44th and Mitchell in West Milwaukee on Feb. 24; police arrested a 38-year-old suspect and say there is no ongoing public threat.

A Jeffers‑linked joint venture paid $5.25M for Riverbend Lofts, signaling a move from ground‑up building to acquisitions in Racine.

Jim Troupis asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to disqualify Justices Jill Karofsky and Rebecca Dallet from a fake‑electors petition, citing 2020 remarks and court filings. The move heightens an already heated, long‑running legal fight.

A coalition led by the Wisconsin PTA filed a 105‑page lawsuit in Eau Claire alleging long-term underfunding left students without a "sound basic education."

A 16-year-old was wounded near 20th and Stark after an attempted robbery; Milwaukee police say they are searching for suspects and asking for tips.

A Milwaukee officer was charged with attempted misconduct in public office after prosecutors say he misused the department’s Flock license‑plate system. He remains suspended as the case moves through court.

Third Space Brewing has pitched a seasonal beer garden at Liberty Heights Park for summer 2026, proposing weekend service from June through August pending council approval.

A Milwaukee man received a 20-year prison sentence after a November 2024 police chase ended in a crash that killed a 60-year-old man.