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A Shorewood Tudor, a 22‑acre Franklin farm and a repurposed substation were among Milwaukee County's priciest recent sales, underscoring tight inventory and buyer demand.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly sunny Sunday with highs near 59°F and gusty southwest winds. Rain returns Tuesday night with a chance of a wintry mix Wednesday.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A precautionary lockdown at The R.E.A.L. School in Sturtevant was lifted after deputies searched a suspicious vehicle report; no active threat or injuries were found.
Morning showers and gusty west winds hit Milwaukee Saturday; sunny Sunday and a wetter system returns Tuesday night. Expect gusts and lake advisories.
A judge gave Melanie Taylor 15 years after jurors convicted her in a fatal April home invasion at a Milwaukee retirement complex. A co-defendant faces a mid‑April trial.
A 32-year-old was killed Friday near Appleton and Chambers on Milwaukee’s north side. Police have opened a homicide probe and are asking for tips.
Community & Society in ...
Four Seasons Skate Park's future is in doubt after a possible sale of its building. The owner says relocating is unlikely because of steep financial and zoning hurdles.
A March 2 warrant was issued for Joseph Levenhagen, accused in home burglaries across southeast Wisconsin; investigators say he may be on Milwaukee’s south side.
A Fond du Lac man received four years' probation after a distracted‑driving crash in February 2024 that killed 93‑year‑old Father David Gau in Wauwatosa.
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.
Politics & Govt in ...
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.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
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.
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