The Shorewood Police Department warns against the use of fireworks for the Fourth of July, as it's illegal in the village and poses risks of injury and fire. Residents are encouraged to attend professional displays instead.

Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman celebrates the state budget's provision of $6 million for Kenosha Dunes erosion control and additional staffing for the DA's office.

A wallaby was reunited with its owner after escaping in Cudahy. Police captured it and used Facebook to find the owner, who must now find a legal residence for the pet due to city regulations.

Wisconsin reintroduces tax credits to attract film and TV productions, as Governor Tony Evers signs a budget bill to revive the incentives after eight years, aiming to compete with neighboring states like Illinois.

Shorewood shooting results in 1 dead and 2 injured, including an officer; the suspect is pursued, leading to another fatality. The community responds with law enforcement and support services.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed the 2025-27 Biennial Budget, which supports public safety and education, providing significant funding for highway patrol and Assistant District Attorney positions in Milwaukee County.

Milwaukee's King Drive BID is hosting an event for artists on July 8 to discuss the BRUSH art installation and Bronzeville Week Art Walk. It aims to prepare artists for the 2025 Art Walk.

The 2025 Adopt-A-Neighborhood initiative launched in Arlington Heights, with a focus on community revitalization and inclusive engagement for improved public spaces and safety.

Milwaukee County supervisors are addressing a $4 million fare evasion issue, aiming to reduce it and boost MCTS revenue by $3 million without compromising rider or operator safety.

Wisconsin State Park System was named Destination of the Year at the Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards, coinciding with its upcoming 125th anniversary in 2025. Seven recipients were honored for contributing to the state's outdoor industry.

Milwaukee proposes two new TIDs aimed at creating affordable housing by repurposing vacant and underused properties in the city. Mayor Cavalier Johnson supports the initiative.

Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal domestic shooting, with the victim's family claiming he was killed by his son. The suspect remains at large.

Wisconsin's Supreme Court upholds abortion rights, nullifying a pre-suffrage era law. County Executive David Crowley applauds the decision, emphasizing health freedom and personal choice without government interference.