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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Dousman house fire on June 13 killed several pets and prompted a multi-agency investigation, officials say.
Two Milwaukee teenagers were wounded in separate Saturday evening shootings. Police have opened separate investigations and are asking witnesses to come forward.
A shelter‑in‑place order was issued Sunday near Columbus after deputies and partner agencies responded to an active tactical situation that closed State Highway 73.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear, cool Monday with highs near 77°F. Showers and thunderstorms expected Tuesday and widespread heavy storms Wednesday with 1–2 inches possible.
A fatal motorcycle crash shut down the Marquette Interchange Sunday morning, closing ramps to downtown Milwaukee as MCSO investigates.
A 16-year-old driver was arrested after a June 13 rollover in the Town of Calumet that killed a 16-year-old passenger and injured several other teens.
A passenger was killed and another person airlifted after an SUV struck a deer and collided head-on with a pickup on State Road 93 in Trempealeau County.
A 38-year-old Milwaukee man was found dead at Nagawicka Lake Saturday; Delafield police and the Wisconsin DNR are investigating.
Food & Drinks in ...
Ivy Café, run by barista Hailee Wallner, is slated for a Ryan Street strip mall in Pewaukee and aims to open by Sept. 1 with coffee, smoothies and pastries.
A Town of Beloit man was sentenced to life without parole after a jury convicted him in the Feb. 3, 2025, shooting that killed a 24‑year‑old. The case hinged on witness testimony and a week‑long trial.
A Milwaukee woman fired two rounds through her car’s sunroof at Lake Park after a picnic argument; deputies traced the vehicle, arrested her and reported no injuries.
Three separate early‑morning shootings left three people injured across Milwaukee on Saturday; police say the wounds were non‑life‑threatening and are asking for tips.
A judge placed the second defendant in a 2024 apartment shooting on probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor child neglect.
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