Janesville seeks volunteers for various city boards and committees to influence local policy and community development. Applications are due by March 8.

Waukesha is celebrating its 130th anniversary on February 4 at the local historical museum with a program, an exhibit preview, activities for kids, and refreshments.

Waukesha invites residents to contribute to city planning through surveys, focus groups, and an online budget tool starting February 9.

Oak Creek is set to remove twelve Linden trees damaged by freezing temperatures and past improper pruning. Despite this, the Forestry Foreman praises Lindens and their benefits. The city invites locals to report any tree issues for potential action.

A man was arrested yesterday after he pointed a gun at Oak Creek officers near 27th and Rawson; officers used a bean‑bag round and no one was injured.

A UW 6Madison student tested positive for measles; officials have listed campus exposure windows and urge people to check vaccination status.

Milwaukee experiences cold temperatures with highs in the low 20s to 30s and lows down to 8°F. A chance of snow and varying cloud cover is expected later in the week.

A Milwaukee firefighter suffered minor burns while rescuing eight people, including two infants, from a fire. The incident prompted a second alarm and assistance from neighboring units.

After a car crash and shots fired in Brookfield, a man was hospitalized and arrested following a shootout with police, linked possibly to a Waukesha drive-by.

West Allis, Wisconsin, celebrates Black History Month by showcasing local Black-owned businesses and acknowledging their contributions to the community and economy.

A Lake Country fire truck flipped while responding to a fire; the driver, a three-year veteran, was unharmed due to wearing a seatbelt. Causes of the crash are under investigation.

Zak Baker of Wauwatosa’s Ca’Lucchenzo is a 2026 James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef: Midwest. The nod puts a small Tosa kitchen on a national shortlist as finalists are named.

Landmark Credit Union Live debuts in Milwaukee’s Deer District with a community preview on Feb. 25 and Rainbow Kitten Surprise headlining Feb. 27.