Milwaukee is breaking ground for a new South Shore Cruise Dock to enhance its cruise industry, with construction starting soon and readiness expected by mid-2026.

Milwaukee County received a nearly $8 million federal grant to upgrade public transit, including purchasing new clean diesel buses, optimizing traffic signals, and expanding ridership outreach.

Unlicensed DoorDash driver Jaden Brown-Smith charged with felonies after a fatal crash with an ATV in Milwaukee, having a history of driving without a license.

Ruth, an elderly elephant at Milwaukee County Zoo, fell but was helped back up by staff using a front-end loader after her zoo companions and emergency services gathered to assist her. She is now doing well.

West Allis and Wauwatosa are considering a fire department merger to save costs and maintain response times, with a $7 million saving forecast over five years.

A 14-year-old girl, Natalia Lazamas, was killed by a vehicle in Kenosha; a 53-year-old female driver cooperated with the police, with no impairment suspected.

A 62-year-old was killed in Milwaukee by blunt force trauma; no arrests have been made, and police are seeking public assistance in the investigation.

Milwaukee's police thwarted a $460,000 wire fraud targeting city accounts, prompting Alderman Burgelis to urge for enhanced security and transparency in financial systems.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in Milwaukee with a cool temperature of 63°F, and potentially gusty winds leading into a sunnier Thursday.

Milwaukee Public Schools started the 2025-26 year with celebrations but faced a teacher shortage and a chemical spill at Riverside University High School. Governor Evers and MPS leaders welcomed students.

Deputy J. Romero, a U.S. Army veteran, was sworn into the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office, starting in the Jail Division with further training planned.

Wisconsin's DNR announces the 2025 bear hunting season from September 3 to October 7, with over 146,000 hunter applications and specific zone regulations. Hunters must register their catch and submit teeth for research.

The Groundwater Coordinating Council's 2025 report in Wisconsin spotlights groundwater protection needs, highlighting PFAS contamination and other pollutants like nitrates and pesticides in state waters.