The Common Council endorsed a plan for Restaurant Depot to open at the former Walmart location at Timmerman Plaza, anticipating job creation and economic growth.

Chala Davis-Bell, a 37-year-old mother, was killed by a stray bullet in Racine during an exchange of gunfire between suspects. A vigil was held in her memory.

Milwaukee adopts ADU legislation to boost housing options and affordability, aiming for diverse, inclusive neighborhoods with secondary housing units on existing lots.

Milwaukee adopts the Housing Element plan and announces legislation for Accessory Dwelling Units to address housing affordability, zoning, and displacement, with intentions for future funding to support housing initiatives.

The National Weather Service predicts severe thunderstorms with potential heavy rainfall in Milwaukee, which may cause localized flooding and damaging winds, especially north of I-94.

The Milwaukee Brewers will give away T-Shirts featuring rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski on August 10 to the first 25,000 fans, celebrating 'The Miz's' impactful start to the season.

Milwaukee unanimously passed an ordinance restricting the sale of hemp-derived THC products to those under 21 to protect youth and address public health concerns.

A 10-year-old boy was arrested after a fire at a Franklin Walmart caused extensive damage; the store’s sprinkler system prevented injuries and minimized damage.

Summerfest 2025 saw a 602,231 attendance over nine days, an 8% increase from the previous year, with over 900 live music hours by 600 artists, and featured local Milwaukee vendors and sold-out headline shows.

Wisconsin DNR seeks volunteers to teach hunting education, emphasizing safety and ethics, reinforcing a tradition with over 1 million certified since 1967.

Schwing America, Inc. agrees to pay $2.8 million to settle false claim allegations related to obtaining a PPP loan despite being part of a large Chinese-owned conglomerate, exceeding size requirements for the program.

The article discusses a potential policy change that could allow single-family homes in a city to be converted into duplexes without notifying neighbors, sparkin controversy over transparency and community participation.

A police chase in Milwaukee's north side led to a fatal collision where a 55-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a reckless driver. The 35-year-old suspect is in custody.