A 59-year-old man died after his pickup was struck by a St. Croix County dump truck on STH 29 near Withee; investigators from county and state agencies are probing the Jan. 27 crash.

A California man has received a 19-year prison sentence for his role in a wide-reaching drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy affecting several Midwestern cities.

Paul Bartolotta will open High Stakes by Bartolotta in the former Rumpus Room on Water Street, marking a new European-style steakhouse for downtown Milwaukee.

The National Weather Service predicts fluctuating weather for Milwaukee with temperatures dropping, rain and snow mix, and the possibility of thunderstorms later in the week.

An entrepreneur aims to convert a tax-foreclosed building at 1633-35 W. Center St into a community cafe that pairs healthy options with comfort-food staples.

Madison GOP leaders rolled out a $2.3B plan that pairs one‑time rebates with school levy credits and targeted special‑education money while skipping a requested general aid increase.

A plea deal would let Walter Cunningham enter an Alford plea to an OUI charge while 28 recklessly endangering counts tied to children would be dismissed; the state plans to seek 60 days.

An eighth grader in Kenosha has been charged after allegedly threatening to kill a classmate and attack Lance Middle School in a Discord post.

A Wauwatosa mother's tan Hyundai was stolen while her 4‑year‑old Ava undergoes chemotherapy, leaving the family without critical transportation and relying on community support.

A stolen ambulance with a patient inside triggered a high‑speed chase from Wisconsin Rapids to a field west of Pittsville; authorities say the patient is safe and a suspect is in custody.

ZX Sushi opened Feb. 14 in Riverside Lofts, offering all‑you‑can‑eat sushi for $31.99 and a broad menu of rolls, ramen and bento boxes.

Sunny and unusually mild today with highs near 60°F. Gusty SW winds—gusts to ~35–40 mph—and an NWS special weather statement raise fire and marine concerns.

Sam's Place Jazz Café in Harambee will close on Friday, Feb. 20 after nearly five years. Owner Sam Belton cited rising costs and shifting consumer habits for the decision.