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A woman was killed in a predawn shooting near South 10th and West Cleveland; police say detectives are investigating and ask witnesses to come forward.
Politics & Govt in ...
Vice President JD Vance will visit the 128th Air Refueling Wing at General Mitchell in Milwaukee on Wednesday; officials have released few public details.
Three early-morning fires in Racine were linked to improperly discarded fireworks. No injuries were reported; damage is roughly $141,000, officials said.
Food & Drinks in ...
A vendor on Historic Mitchell Street is pouring tejuino — the Jalisco corn drink — at Los Dulces de Olivia, topped with lime sorbet and tajín.
Three people were shot in separate incidents across Milwaukee late Saturday; police are asking the public for tips as they hunt for suspects.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny, mild Monday with highs near 77°F. Storm chances return midweek, with showers and thunderstorms likely Wednesday night into Thursday.
A small lunchtime protest in Madison used a decommissioned ambulance to dramatize what organizers say are early harms from H.R.1 to BadgerCare and FoodShare.
A female Milwaukee police officer suffered nonfatal injuries after being struck by fireworks late Saturday near Brady Street as police hunt for suspects.
A 29-year-old motorcyclist died Saturday night in Milwaukee's Riverwest after a collision with a car; the driver was arrested and charges are pending review.
Chillwaukee has parked its retro trailer at the Milwaukee Public Market and is serving Hawaiian‑style shaved ice with house‑made syrups on summer weekends.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Jelly Roll closed Summerfest in Milwaukee with an 85-minute, cross-genre set that capped the festival’s July 4 finale. The amphitheater roared as the city marked the nation’s 250th.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner is investigating a death near 36th and Thurston on the city's north side; police were on scene and officials have released few details.
An early-morning blaze near 29th and Chambers left three Milwaukee homes uninhabitable; no injuries were reported and the Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.
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