Milwaukee police and fire departments compete in a friendly blood donation challenge, offering donors free hockey tickets as incentives and aiming to support local blood banks.

The Waukesha Police Department celebrates American Heart Month by highlighting their squad cars equipped with AEDs, emphasizing their readiness for cardiac emergencies.

Ella Mai is set to headline at Summerfest 2026, with ticket sales starting February 6. She will perform on July 2 at the BMO Pavilion, featuring hits from her third album.

A two-vehicle crash on I43 northbound caused one car to overturn. One person was hospitalized with minor injuries; all occupants self-extricated. Traffic was temporarily disrupted.

Washington County's Earned Down Payment Incentive program has helped 150 families become homeowners through community volunteer work, with $2.96 million in aid.

Brookfield officers were shot at while searching for a Barker Road crash suspect; the suspect was hospitalized and the Milwaukee Area Investigative Team is investigating.

A Milwaukee jury found Darnell Kimble guilty in the 2019 killing of Cherron Miller; sentencing is set for Feb. 20. The case had been dismissed years earlier before charges were refiled.

Milwaukee faces light snow and cold temperatures, with a forecast of flurries and a high near 26°F. Nighttime lows may reach 12°F, and a slight chance of snow persists into the weekend.

The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is fundraising by selling K9 plushies for Valentine's Day, supporting their K9 Unit Fund, with options to buy individually or as a set. Available at local establishments; proceeds directly benefit the fund.

Wisconsin residents protest against ICE operations and a Minneapolis shooting by federal agents, demanding due process and showing solidarity with immigrant rights.

South Milwaukee residents will vote on a library funding boost, potentially increasing the tax levy by $425,000, which means a $27 annual tax hike per $100,000 of home value.

An outbuilding fire last Friday in Town of Trenton wiped out an 80-year-old collector’s lineup of classic Fords; officials estimate roughly $500,000 in preliminary damage.

Firefighters rescued several people from a two‑story, eight‑unit Milwaukee apartment near 77th and Green Tree; the building is uninhabitable and authorities are investigating.