Sheriff Denita Ball unveiled I.G.N.I.T.E., a National Sheriffs' Association‑backed inmate education and job‑training program. Research on the model shows sharp short‑term drops in rebooking.

Five candidates — including Rep. Gwen Moore and progressive Amy Donahue — are on the ballot in Milwaukee’s 4th District. Contested primaries are set for Aug. 11, 2026.

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s ThriveOn loans offer up to $50,000 and paired coaching for disadvantaged businesses across four counties. Applications close July 20.

State officials say mosquitoes in Milwaukee and a bird in Bayfield County tested positive for West Nile; no human cases yet, but residents are urged to take precautions.

A 23‑year‑old was wounded in an early‑morning shooting near N. 14th and W. Groeling; police are searching for a suspect and asking the public for tips.

Brick Pizzeria & Ristorante has closed its Ballpark Commons restaurant in Franklin and said an "entertainment experience" will replace the space. The post gave no timeline or operator.

Kura has filed plans to bring its conveyor‑belt sushi concept to Mayfair Mall; Wauwatosa's design review board will consider exterior changes on Thursday.

Incumbent Scott Fitzgerald is defending Wisconsin’s 5th against Democrat Andy Beck in a suburban district; the partisan primary is Aug. 11 and the general election is Nov. 3.

Two Racine officers are under investigation for alleged misuse of the city’s Flock license‑plate cameras while the county DA reviews other referrals. The news has reopened local privacy and oversight concerns.

A former Harley-Davidson supplier diversity manager says she was sidelined after the company wound down DEI work. The complaint, filed June 29, alleges race, sex and age discrimination.

Two men who pleaded guilty in the 2012 death of Corey Stingley completed deferred‑prosecution terms and saw their cases dismissed with prejudice, closing a 13‑year fight for accountability.

Highs near 97°F today with a Heat Advisory in effect through Wednesday evening. Find cooling sites and key safety tips ahead of the heat wave.

A Green Lake County UTV rollover and fresh DNR figures show ATV and UTV fatalities are up in Wisconsin, spurring calls to make OWI penalties for recreational vehicles tougher. Lawmakers face resistance from the Tavern League.