Āya, from the team behind Saffron, opens at the Ascent next Monday with mezze, charcoal-grilled dishes and a 30-foot bar.

A $128,000 Badger 5 jackpot ticket was sold at the Stop N Go on Park Avenue in Fond du Lac in Wednesday's drawing. The winning numbers were 2-4-6-12-24.

The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for Milwaukee with strong winds and potential snowfall, affecting driving conditions and possibly causing power outages.

A California man was sentenced to 228 months after prosecutors said he supplied fentanyl, cocaine and meth to a multi‑state trafficking network with ties to Milwaukee.

The Apostle Islands ice caves briefly reopened for the first time since 2015 but closed a day later after high winds and shuttle congestion forced rangers to reassess ice safety.

Franklin Health Department hosts a suicide prevention event for middle schoolers and parents, focusing on mental health, danger signs, and communication strategies, without needing registration.

Five Milwaukee men are accused of running a retail-theft ring blamed for more than $50,000 in losses at big-box stores. One defendant was ordered held on $20,000 cash bond as the case moves toward a preliminary hearing.

Prosecutors allege nearly a dozen firearms were recovered from a Mukwonago Friesian ranch during a November search; the owner now faces gun charges as an animal‑welfare probe continues.

TMJ4 News featured the vibrant skating culture at Eble Ice Arena, and Waukesha County Parks thanked them on social media, inviting the public to watch the segments online.

Milwaukee County held a Spring Primary for the Oak Creek-Franklin School District on February 17, with reminders about upcoming election dates and the use of MyVote.wi.gov for voter services.

Janesville City Council plans a closed session on the potential sale of former GM and JATCO sites to Viridian Partners, with significant implications for the area's future. No action is expected during the session.

Owners of Milwaukee Brat House are rebranding WürstBar MKE on Brady Street as Underground Tavern, a dive-bar concept opening Monday, Feb. 23.

Milwaukee's weather forecast includes rain, snow, thunder, and high winds, affecting travel with a Winter Weather Advisory for counties west of Madison.