The article recounts how the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office honored Sheriff Denita R. Ball and women in law enforcement during Women's History Month, touching on the month's significance and origins.

Milwaukee faces wet and windy Wednesday with heavy rainfall and wind gusts up to 40 mph, per NWS. Severe weather may require spotter activation; conditions to improve post-storms.

The Oak Creek Public Library is hosting a one-day, budget book sale on April 12, where $5 fills a bag with books and media, excluding specially marked items. Proceeds support the library.

Oak Creek Public Library is hosting its annual Poetry Contest during April, with categories for different age groups. Submissions must be in-person, with a chance to win prizes and be published.

A woman bitten by a security K-9 at Mayfair Mall has hired a civil rights lawyer. The incident, starting as a verbal then physical altercation, was captured on video, which went viral. Authorities were notified a day after the occurrence.

Wisconsin's new fishing license year starts April 1, with licenses now required and new regulations in effect. Anglers can buy licenses online or in person, and the DNR emphasizes conservation and responsible fishing practices.

Milwaukee honors César Chávez's legacy, reflecting on his civil rights and labor movement impact, and vows to uphold his mission for worker dignity and justice.

The Port of Milwaukee plans to convert an abandoned boat into a sheepshead card game-themed floating casino named "The Port of Jackpot," using eminent domain.

Milwaukee's 10th annual Mayor's Masked Ball, supporting the UNCF, raised over $1.3 million in scholarships, celebrating community effort and student achievement.

Milwaukee expects varied weather, with clouds, rain, snow, and possible thunderstorms. Winds up to 40 mph and a Hazardous Weather Outlook have been issued by NWS Milwaukee.

Waukesha Police launched a new Commercial Motor Vehicle Traffic Unit, funded by a grant, to improve traffic safety by targeting commercial vehicles with enforcement and education.

Milwaukee's Common Council honored International Transgender Day of Visibility, acknowledging both progress and challenges faced by transgender and non-binary communities, emphasizing allyship and action against discrimination.

The Wisconsin DNR is seeking volunteers for 2025 to monitor rare species and habitats, including plants and amphibians, emphasizing the importance of community scientists in conservation efforts.