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Glendale’s council moved to ban stays under seven days after a Memorial Day shooting, tightening licensing and enforcement as hosts warn of lost weekend income.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A vehicle wanted in an earlier shooting crashed near 26th and Auer; two men were arrested and a firearm was recovered, police say.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Two elevators at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s parking garage were out for months, forcing visitors to use stairs and prompting accessibility and safety questions. Local reporting traced the long outage.
Milwaukee’s CDGA launched a HOME‑ARP round to build or rehab affordable rentals, targeting roughly 50 units; applications are due this Friday at 5 p.m. CST.
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Dense fog limits visibility this morning; storms are likely this afternoon with gusts to 30 mph and heavy rain possible. Beach hazards expected this evening.
Kin at Freshwater — a planned five‑story, 140‑unit affordable complex on Milwaukee’s Harbor District — is moving forward after financing setbacks, with a hoped‑for late‑2026 start.
A Waukesha County deputy was arrested after a May 11 Pewaukee stop where officers found a loaded handgun and two rifles. He faces OWI and firearm charges and is on leave.
Politics & Govt in ...
Ald. Alex Brower's plan to replace We Energies heads to City Hall for a June 24 public hearing, where legal and financial hurdles will be aired.
Food & Drinks in ...
Two new Bay View spots are staging launch parties this month: a three‑day tea‑house celebration and an all‑day coffee‑shop opening.
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A Wisconsin Rapids resident claimed a $2,000,000 top prize on the Wisconsin Lottery's $2 Million Royale scratch ticket purchased at Nekoosa Mart.
A Franklin man faces kidnapping and sexual‑assault charges after deputies say they freed a woman from his car on I‑41; officers found weapons and restraints in the vehicle.
Community & Society in ...
Wauwatosa’s July 4 fireworks will be staged at Wisconsin Lutheran College’s athletic complex. Stadium opens about 7 p.m.; the show launches around 9:15 p.m.
A 31-year-old was injured in a morning shooting near Washington High School and a nearby daycare on Milwaukee's north side; police are seeking tips.
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