A Milwaukee jury convicted former gas station guard William Pinkin of first-degree intentional homicide in the 2023 shooting of Isaiah Allen. The case now moves into a mental-disease phase.

A 15-year-old pleaded guilty to first-degree reckless homicide in the June Hampton Avenue convenience-store shooting. Sentencing is scheduled for March 27.

The Waukesha Fire Department employs data-driven insights to improve emergency response and reduce risks, reporting faster response times and safer conditions.

A former Riverside paraprofessional pleaded not guilty in Milwaukee court to battery of an 18-year-old student with disabilities; bond and a Feb. 23 hearing were set.

Milwaukee implements emergency measures, including warming shelters like Washington Park Senior Center, to protect residents amid severe cold weather.

A severe cold snap prompts the National Weather Service to issue an extreme cold watch, as West Allis officials offer warming sites and advise residents on safety measures.

Waukesha County declared a State of Emergency due to extreme cold, closing facilities on January 23, but essential personnel will still report to work.

A Milwaukee County parks committee advanced an ordinance to require written permission before law‑enforcement 'staging' in county parks, a measure framed as a check on ICE. It now moves to the judiciary committee.

MPD narrowed pursuit criteria and clarified when officers can call off chases after a deadly year of pursuit-related crashes. The changes prioritize safety over speed alone.

One driver was killed and two others were hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash on County Highway BD near State Highway 11 in Brighton, authorities said.

Chief Jeffrey Norman faced hours of public rebuke after attending a six‑day Israel training program; critics said the trip should have been vetted.

Janesville Water Utility shares guidelines to prevent frozen pipes, emphasizing insulation, heating, and letting water trickle, and highlights financial implications for homeowners.

A pre-dawn crash closed I-94 eastbound near the Marquette Interchange Friday, snarling the morning commute and forcing detours through downtown.