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.

Babe's Ice Cream in Bay View reopens Feb. 5 under new owner Michael Ludwig. The Cruzes are retiring but customers can expect the same menu and staff during the handoff.

An Illinois investor bought Bayshore Place, a 113‑unit Glendale apartment near Bayshore Town Center, for $15 million, signaling renewed investor interest in local housing.

Milwaukee's weather features cold temperatures and fleeting flurries, with a mix of clouds and sun. The coming days may bring snow and potentially freezing rain, with varying road safety conditions. Sunny skies are expected over the weekend.

The Janesville Senior Center announces previews for international trips in 2026 and 2027, including a Canadian Maritimes tour and a Holland-Belgium river cruise, prioritizing rich cultural experiences.

West Allis recorded 1,229 Part 1 offenses in 2025 — about 17% fewer than in 2024 — with declines in thefts and vehicle thefts but upticks in burglary and some firearm incidents.

Two people tied to a spate of Mequon home break‑ins have been charged and are now wanted on arrest warrants, police say. Investigators linked the cases with cellphone and camera data.

Oak Creek has announced its early in-person voting schedule at City Hall. Residents can vote from February 3-6, February 9-12, and on February 13 with required Photo ID.

E. Elm Rd in Oak Creek is closed for urgent utility work from S. 10th Ave to S. Nicholson Road until Friday.

Prosecutors filed an amended complaint charging Cameron Washington with homicide after an autopsy found asphyxia in the Jan. 5 death of Gladys Johnson-Ball and her unborn child.

Six people, including four children, were rescued from a Racine house fire early Tuesday. Firefighters pulled victims from a second‑floor window; the cause is under investigation.