A Wauwatosa driver who fled a traffic stop crashed near railroad tracks Tuesday, ran off and was arrested; police say charges will be referred to the county DA.

Acts Housing hit a $26.4M fundraising goal to expand its acquisition and lending programs and sell rehabbed homes to Milwaukee buyers. The push aims to keep homes local, not investor‑owned.

Sen. Van Wanggaard announced he won't seek reelection in 2026, turning Wisconsin's 21st Senate District into a top battleground. Trevor Jung has already declared as a Democratic candidate.

Gateway's ad hoc committee advanced semifinalists from a 64-person applicant pool and set interviews for March 30–April 1 as it moves toward selecting a new president.

Rare Milwaukee abruptly closed its downtown steakhouse on March 17; the post pointed diners to the Madison location as a reported lease dispute plays out.

United Natural Foods will close its Sturtevant distribution center, eliminating about 443 local jobs as the wholesaler reshapes its distribution network.

Appleton International’s passenger traffic has surged more than 60% since 2019, driven by new routes and an Allegiant base; larger Wisconsin hubs have not matched the percentage gains.

A 27-year-old Milwaukee man was charged after a March 9 shooting near Darien and Green Tree that killed two adults and an unborn child. Court filings say surveillance video and recovered evidence are central to the case.

Neighbors in Harambee report strangers testing doors and near‑misses, and block clubs are eyeing grants for lights and cameras. Community organizers and police are urging simple, visible deterrents.

Steny's North Shore opened in Mequon with a rink‑inspired oval bar, LiveBarn feed for the neighboring ice barn and a menu of wings, burgers and Friday fish fry. The spot takes over the former Libby Montana location.

Milwaukee Ballet’s "Beautiful Illusions" season pairs Michael Pink’s Mirror Mirror and Dorian Gray with The Nutcracker and a showcase of new choreography. The company has opened subscriptions and expects single tickets in July.

David Crowley will announce a Vision Zero milestone as Milwaukee County and its 19 municipalities finalize local safety plans and line up federal-funded projects. The push aims to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2037.

A La Crosse real estate company bought Sage on Prospect, a 34‑unit LEED‑Platinum building on Milwaukee’s East Side. The sale adds another multifamily asset to regional investors' portfolios.