Superintendent Brenda Cassellius outlined a budget that caps class sizes and prioritizes hires at hard‑to‑staff schools while MPS races to close an audit‑identified $46M shortfall.

The Wisconsin DNR promotes 'Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week' to share the joy of snowmobiling while emphasizing safety and supporting local businesses.

The West Allis Police Department has opened registration for its 10-week Community Police Academy, offering residents insights into police operations through interactive sessions.

Brookfield Fire Department offers safety tips for Super Bowl cooking, highlighting the importance of supervision and proper food handling to prevent fires and foodborne illnesses.

The Milwaukee Fire Department honored African-American members' impact during Black History Month, including the department's first black firefighter and leadership trailblazers.

Five UW chancellors collected five-figure retention bonuses after hitting first-to-second-year targets, while UW–Madison’s chancellor received a donor-funded six-figure payment. The awards renew questions about priorities as enrollment falls.

MPD posted a #WeRemember reel today recalling the Feb. 7, 2023 shooting that killed Officer Peter Jerving. The short clip revisits body-camera footage and memorial images of his service.

A short pursuit that began after a vehicle struck a Brown County squad car ended on US‑151; deputies arrested a 44‑year‑old man and a 34‑year‑old woman with no injuries reported.

Congress restored a UW–Madison Teacher Quality Partnership grant that funds stipends and training for special-education teachers in Milwaukee, reversing last year’s cut. Local leaders say the funding is key to filling persistent vacancies.

Clear and frigid Saturday morning in Milwaukee with highs near 20°F. Light snow possible late Saturday night; mariners warned of freezing spray.

State health officials confirmed a measles case linked to a traveler through Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and picked up the virus in Walworth County wastewater.

A retail theft on Bluemound Road set off a multi‑jurisdiction police chase that ended near I‑94 and Highway 100; two suspects are in custody and two people were treated and released.

The HACM board expanded its finalist list after litigation tied to some candidates surfaced, reopening questions about vetting as the agency grapples with staffing and financial troubles.