Robert Berens, a 26-year veteran firefighter and EMT with the South Shore Fire Department in Mt. Pleasant, died suddenly; funeral arrangements are pending.

Shorewood Police warn of romance scams on social media and dating sites, urging the public to never send money to someone they haven't met and to report suspicious interactions.

The Village of Brookfield Government shared a post about the historic Air Mail delivery from Brookfield to Chicago in 1938, featuring a special event with crowds, "Pony Express" riders, and a panda.

Kieyarrah Dennis, a PhD student, researches waterborne pathogens and antibiotic resistance at UW-Milwaukee, considering their historical and societal impact while wishing to bridge the gap between science and public health.

Milwaukee Public Schools' Summer Academy is set for July, with registration opening February 16, offering a wide range of courses for K-12 students to prevent summer learning loss.

A pre‑dawn rollover near South 36th and West Mitchell left at least one person dead in the Leighton Park neighborhood south of American Family Field.

Public Health Madison & Dane County says an out‑of‑state traveler with measles stayed at the Holiday Inn Express on Feb. 6; officials are contacting known contacts and advising quarantine for unvaccinated people.

A Milwaukee man is facing multiple burglary counts after alleged break‑ins at fast‑food restaurants; court filings say the probe may cover dozens of similar crimes.

A CDA-led initiative would convert vacant city lots in Amani into owner-occupied affordable homes, and organizers will present site maps and eligibility details on Feb. 16.

A 14-year-old was shot Saturday night near 66th and Ruby and treated for non-life-threatening wounds. Milwaukee Police and Crime Stoppers are asking the public to share any information.

A Brookfield physician pleaded no contest to felony child‑abuse counts and received three years' probation with short jail terms. State records and court filings raise licensing and supervision questions.

Sunny today with highs near 50°F; rain and gusty winds are likely Tuesday night into Wednesday.

De Sol Coffee & Tea has filed plans to open a Vietnamese-focused café at 6927 W. North Ave., listing coffee, noodles, rice and sandwiches on its proposed menu.