A duplex fire near 9th and Hayes spread into neighboring homes Tuesday; crews contained the blaze and said no one was hurt. Investigators are probing the cause.

A 99‑year‑old Milwaukee woman was beaten at home and waited more than three hours for police, according to records that have prompted a review of dispatch practices.

The Menomonee Falls Historical Society is exploring buying Old Falls Village Park after a legacy gift. Friends say remaining 2026 events, including this weekend’s reenactment, will proceed.

A Delafield couple won city approval to open The Hobby Farm, a 12.2-acre agritourism venue featuring thousands of dahlias, a vineyard, coffee and weekend events this fall.

Dozens of elderly and disabled Merrill Park residents reported days without running water or working toilets while crews investigate an underground leak.

A Whitewater tree-trimming job turned deadly Monday after a suspected lightning strike. Investigators say the official cause of death is still pending.

A new Culver’s in Germantown is getting the Germanic treatment. The opening target is now January 2027.

Milwaukee County is backing Phoenix Residential, a 41-unit conversion that pairs crisis beds with permanent affordable apartments as interior work nears completion. Officials say the site is meant as a pilot for pairing shelter and services with housing.

A 73-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed Monday night on Historic Mitchell Street; police say the driver remained and is cooperating. Investigation continues.

A 7-month-old infant was found unresponsive near 25th and Hadley; Milwaukee police arrested a 22-year-old woman and the death is under investigation.

NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Walworth County Monday afternoon, warning of tennis‑ball hail and 70 mph gusts across southeast Wisconsin.

A tornado warning moved across southeastern Wisconsin on Monday, covering Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties and prompting shelter advisories.

A Colorado pilot returning from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh was killed after his homebuilt Zenith‑series plane crashed and was found submerged near Lawton, Iowa.