Ald. Peter Burgelis advanced an ordinance to make departments report six‑figure or percentage budget variances to the Common Council to avoid late‑year surprises.

Milwaukee unveiled winning designs for "I Voted Early" stickers after a community vote from over 400 submissions, promoting civic pride and early voting participation through local artwork.

A suspect stole a police car, leading to a chase and injuries of four officers in Brookfield after incidents in Mayfair Mall, Oak Creek, and Brown Deer.

LaTroy Harris’ family launched a 20-week anti-violence initiative after his Dec. 15 death outside Dee’s Elegance; prosecutors have charged Antonio Brown and a $25K reward is active.

An appeals court gave a Milwaukee boy charged at age 10 another shot at juvenile‑court review. The ruling questions a 1995 law used to keep cases in adult court.

Waukesha announces its spring yard waste pickup schedule, with collections from April 6-11, and advises residents on proper preparation and guidelines.

A $30M DPW plan could free a 10.7‑acre Menomonee Valley site at 3282 N. 35th St. for redevelopment.

Milwaukee's one‑night Point‑In‑Time shows low unsheltered numbers, but advocates say the snapshot undercounts hidden homelessness and shifting federal rules threaten provider finances.

West Allis faith groups met to discuss social issues and plan to revive an interfaith coalition to better support the homeless and needy in the community.

A second case of measles in 2023 has been confirmed in Dane County, Wisconsin, unrelated to the earlier Waukesha County case. Health officials are contacting those exposed and urging vaccinations.

The application period for new Wisconsin State Patrol troopers is closing soon, with opportunities in diverse roles available to candidates meeting the requirements.

James Mann Jr. entered a no‑contest plea on Feb. 2, 2026 in the Valentine’s Day 2025 killing of Carl Thurmond near MLK and Concordia; sentencing is March 13.

After a Dec. 25 blaze left dozens displaced, south-side Milwaukee tenants say a Feb. 28 move-out order and confusing management messages are keeping them from their belongings.