A stolen Kia Seltos was stopped by a PIT maneuver in Greenfield on Feb. 5; five juveniles, including a 15-year-old driver, were arrested, police said.

Milwaukee police fatally shot Joshua John Wippert, 38, during a vehicle chase following a traffic stop. Wippert, armed and non-compliant, later died; officers are on administrative duty, pending investigation.

Senator Tammy Baldwin secures $5 million for Janesville, WI to address urban blight, funding demolition and cleanup of hazardous sites for redevelopment and economic growth, with gratitude expressed by Economic Development Director Jimsi Kuborn.

Janesville is experiencing a water main break, causing road closures on Morningside Drive and water service disruptions for locals. Repairs are expected to last until around 3 p.m.

A $135.6 million referendum on April 7 would build a new middle school and fund districtwide renovations while increasing local school taxes. Here’s what the plan would pay for and how it would affect homeowners.

Milwaukee County's Health Department is hosting a "Better Brain Health Presentation" on brain health and dementia education at Jefferson Court Apartments on February 12, 2026.

A Bradford High School student was killed and two Indian Trail students were wounded in a shooting near 60th Street. Police say a person of interest is in custody as the investigation continues.

A Wisconsin man, Bruce Johnson, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his involvement in a Medicare kickback scheme, with orders to also pay over $2 million in restitution.

Developers pitched plans to add nearly 400 housing units at Pabst Farms in Oconomowoc; the city wants traffic studies, fiscal analysis and public hearings before rezoning.

Red Oak Counseling told patients its downtown Milwaukee and Elm Grove clinics will close on February 25, 2026, leaving people — especially those on Spravato — racing to secure new care.

Prosecutors added two felony counts and a misdemeanor Wednesday against Greenfield Police Chief Jay Johnson, alleging he tried to influence an internal probe and wiped a city-issued phone.

A 29‑year‑old was killed Wednesday night on Milwaukee’s north side; police say the shooting happened around 6:53 p.m. and no suspects have been identified. Investigators ask anyone with information to come forward.

Light, wet snow will affect Thursday's morning commute in Milwaukee with minor accumulations and slick bridges possible. A Gale Watch covers Lake Michigan Friday.