Wisconsin Avenue in Wauwatosa reopens for vehicles, with sidewalks and traffic signals near completion; drivers should follow temporary four-way stops.

The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office praised its team and others for handling a domestic violence call, initiated by a child's 911 call. Responders received commendations for bravery and effective crisis management.

Milwaukee County approved over $3 million in federal funds for local projects, enhancing community services like affordable housing and infrastructure.

The NWS in Milwaukee forecasts cloudy weather, a mix of rain and snow, and gusty winds, with a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the region. Temperatures will vary, with a cold weekend but a warmer Christmas Day.

Wauwatosa Youth Commission seeks nominees for its Community Service Award, honoring local students' volunteer service. Applications are due by January 31st, 2026.

The City of West Allis celebrates the local food industry, spotlighting restaurants, caterers, and grocers, and encouraging community support for these businesses.

Alderwoman Taylor invites the 9th District to discuss Christian Faith Fellowship Church's updated apartment complex plans at a meeting on December 19.

Ald. Westmoreland reports that the DPW is addressing the city's leaf collection issues, with over 400 locations noted and a call for public input on missed piles. Plans for a 2026 spring rake-out are also in discussion.

Milwaukee faces bitter cold with wind chills reaching -8°F, and temperatures rising to 28°F overnight. The NWS warns of possible freezing rain and snow over the weekend with a gradual warming trend expected.

Shorewood officials passed Ordinance 3077, allowing police to impound vehicles for reckless driving on the first offense, aiming to address safety risks.

Rebecca Salomon, ex-associate principal, received a six-year prison sentence for a DUI crash that resulted in a fatality. She pleaded no contest to homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.

The Wisconsin DHS reported the first pediatric deaths from COVID-19 and flu, emphasizing the importance of vaccinations amid rising respiratory illnesses.

The prosecution has rested in the federal trial of Judge Hannah Dugan, who is accused of obstructing justice and aiding an undocumented immigrant's evasion of ICE.