William Houghton pleaded no contest to misdemeanor disorderly conduct after surveillance of a September school‑bus incident; he received a fine and time served. The case raises new questions about oversight for staff who work with students with disabilities.

Two men were fatally shot Sunday near North 12th and Concordia as Milwaukee police investigate. Families and neighbors gathered while detectives processed the scene.

Two people were shot in separate early-morning incidents in Milwaukee; both suffered non-life-threatening injuries and police say they are seeking tips and video.

Tail Spin Pub & Pizza is moving into the former Michaelangelo's space on Puetz Road, with bar service set for March 1 and pizza arriving soon after.

Milwaukee will warm into the low 60s Monday with gusts up to 35 mph. A Small Craft Advisory runs 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; rain likely Tuesday night.

Robert Berens, a 26-year veteran firefighter and EMT with the South Shore Fire Department in Mt. Pleasant, died suddenly; funeral arrangements are pending.

Shorewood Police warn of romance scams on social media and dating sites, urging the public to never send money to someone they haven't met and to report suspicious interactions.

The Village of Brookfield Government shared a post about the historic Air Mail delivery from Brookfield to Chicago in 1938, featuring a special event with crowds, "Pony Express" riders, and a panda.

Kieyarrah Dennis, a PhD student, researches waterborne pathogens and antibiotic resistance at UW-Milwaukee, considering their historical and societal impact while wishing to bridge the gap between science and public health.

Milwaukee Public Schools' Summer Academy is set for July, with registration opening February 16, offering a wide range of courses for K-12 students to prevent summer learning loss.

A pre‑dawn rollover near South 36th and West Mitchell left at least one person dead in the Leighton Park neighborhood south of American Family Field.

Public Health Madison & Dane County says an out‑of‑state traveler with measles stayed at the Holiday Inn Express on Feb. 6; officials are contacting known contacts and advising quarantine for unvaccinated people.

A Milwaukee man is facing multiple burglary counts after alleged break‑ins at fast‑food restaurants; court filings say the probe may cover dozens of similar crimes.