Milwaukee County Board approves $150,000 for emergency food assistance and declares food apartheid a public health emergency, involving DHHS and local organizations to address food insecurity.

Supervisor Sequanna Taylor co-sponsors amendments for equity and public service improvements in Milwaukee County's 2026 Budget, focusing on transit, redistricting transparency, parks, and early childhood programs.

A house fire in Addison, WA, caused $300,000 in damage and the death of a family dog. Residents were unharmed, and the fire is not considered suspicious. The Red Cross is assisting the family.

A 24-year-old driver died after crashing their vehicle into a tree in Milwaukee; a 25-year-old passenger was injured but survived. The accident is under investigation.

Janesville is scheduling bridge maintenance from November 6-10 with lane closures and traffic changes, affecting several overpasses, including those over USH 51 and Spring Brook.

The Milwaukee County Board's Finance Committee approved a budget amendment for improvements to Cooper Park, emphasizing safety, accessibility, and voter access.

The Milwaukee County Board voted 17-1 to adopt an amended budget focusing on transit, health, housing, and family well-being, reducing the property tax levy increase.

Immigrant Eduardo Flores-Ruiz was sentenced to time served for illegal reentry into the U.S. after being linked to a case involving a Milwaukee judge facing trial for obstruction.

Milwaukee's weather forecast includes rain and snow showers with fluctuating temperatures and wind conditions according to the National Weather Service.

A Milwaukee pharmacy student was shot dead, and a woman is injured and in custody. Local residents and the university mourn as details of the incident unfold.

Spirit Airlines is set to end flights in Milwaukee and other cities by January 8, 2026, aiming to focus on stronger markets and align with a smaller fleet.

The Milwaukee Fire Department celebrates its 150th anniversary, sharing a retrospective on Facebook with notable historical fires, remembering victim tragedies, and honoring their legacy of service.

Milwaukee County approves a $150,000 emergency fund for food assistance during a government shutdown, aiming to help those reliant on SNAP and FoodShare as federal support is delayed.