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Strong winds toppled trees across Milwaukee on Monday, cutting power for tens of thousands. Crews worked through the afternoon to clear downed lines and restore service.
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A Kaukauna High School teacher was put on leave after a deleted social post that appeared to praise presidential assassins began circulating online.
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A 73-year-old was arrested after allegedly pointing a handgun at a 13-year-old e-bike rider near Cushing Park Road in Delafield. Prosecutors had not charged him as of April 27.
Two armed suspects robbed someone outside the Raising Cane's on West Capitol Drive early Monday, stole the victim's vehicle and fled; police say no shots were fired.
A traffic stop in Pleasant Prairie turned into a pursuit that ended with a suspect arrested and a malnourished animal taken to the Wisconsin Humane Society — Kenosha campus.
The Krause family says a 14‑year‑old charged in the April killing was mistakenly released from juvenile detention; prosecutors say they're working to have him rearrested.
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Delta Flight 2309 diverted to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport late April 26. Airport officials say the plane landed safely and there were no injuries; the reason is still unconfirmed.
Milwaukee firefighters knocked down a two‑alarm blaze on Kinnickinnic Avenue early Sunday; no injuries were reported. Officials say hoarding may have complicated the response.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Monday afternoon in Milwaukee with gusts up to 35 mph. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for nearshore Lake Michigan.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Allspring moved its Wisconsin operations into a 42,000‑square‑foot Third Ward office at 417 E. Chicago St., bringing roughly 300 employees downtown and reworking interiors for light and shared spaces.
Multiple 911 calls sent West Allis officers to 59th and Burnham Sunday night; shell casings were found and no injuries were reported.
Woodman's opened a 243,500‑sq‑ft, 24‑hour Racine store that anchors a $120M redevelopment of the former Regency Mall, bringing fuel, car care and plans for 266 apartments.
Milwaukee County is replacing decades‑old sirens and adding software to target alerts to neighborhoods instead of sounding the entire county. Officials say installations and testing are already underway.
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