Four locally owned businesses held ribbon cuttings in downtown Racine, adding a candle bar, tea room, coffee counter and wings shop to Sixth and Main streets. City posts and local coverage outline openings and schedules.

A 64-year-old died Friday after blunt-force trauma near 63rd and Florist. Milwaukee police are investigating and asking the public for tips.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office posted that Public Safety Officer Dennis Johnson has died; the social post offered few details about cause or circumstances.

A suspect was arrested after a woman was found shot at Pewitt's Nest and rounds struck the Sauk Prairie police station. Multiple agencies say the probe is active.

Breezy Saturday with spotty showers and gusts up to 35 mph. Small Craft Advisory for nearshore Lake Michigan noon–7 p.m.

Greendale sold the former Boston Store parcel to a Barrett Lo affiliate, clearing a key step for Verdell on the Green. The move opens the door to demolition and phased construction of apartments, retail and a public green.

A failed hydraulic cylinder at the Bridge Street Dam left a crest gate stuck and drained Grafton's millpond as crews and a dam contractor assess repairs. Officials say there's no immediate danger to residents.

Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R–Oak Creek) announced she will not run for reelection, leaving the competitive 21st Assembly District open and reshaping the fall map.

The Wisconsin State Fair revealed the Bank Five Nine Amphitheater headliners for Aug. 6–16, mixing tribute nights, family sets and local favorites. Amphitheater shows are free with fair admission.

A Milwaukee jury convicted Eddie Ivy in the Dec. 30, 2024 shooting near 27th and Capitol. Sentencing is set for July 24, 2026.

An FBI agent questioned a high‑ranking Wisconsin elections official about the 2020 presidential count, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports amid broader federal probes.

Court filings say Daniel Evans fired the shots that killed a 32‑year‑old near 20th and Burleigh after a hit‑and‑run; his brother faces a harboring charge, investigators say.

An 18-year-old died after a vehicle struck a tree near 84th and Hampton Thursday night. Milwaukee police say the crash is under investigation and are asking for tips.