Ryan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin man who faked his own disappearance, is now in custody; specific charges are pending. His elaborate scheme involved faking a kayaking accident and fleeing to Europe. A press conference is scheduled for further details.

The NWS has issued weather updates for Milwaukee, predicting mixed conditions including flurries and snow showers, with very cold temperatures and high wind gusts.

Five individuals, including a former Milwaukee woman and her family, were killed in a murder-suicide incident in DeKalb County, Georgia, by her boyfriend.

A Wisconsin State Patrol trooper was hospitalized and two people died in separate crashes on I-94 in Monroe County. The trooper's crash involved a semi that failed to move over; an earlier crash involved an SUV and two semis.

Vicki Bayer is confirmed as the superintendent of the Green Bay Area Public School District until the 2025-26 school year, aiming to prepare for her successor.

Two Milwaukee County squad cars were hit by separate drivers, one by an impaired driver, both without injuries. Investigations are ongoing and reminders about move-over laws and sober driving have been issued.

A Wisconsin woman died after an uncooperative encounter with police; the incident is under investigation by the DOJ, with officers now on administrative duty.

Milwaukee Housing Authority director Willie Hines announced he will retire on Jan. 1, 2025, amidst criticism over public housing conditions. His retirement package includes a monthly pension of $11,000.

A man from Minnesota, previously convicted of soliciting a child, has been indicted for attempting to sexually exploit what he believed was a 12-year-old girl online.

Milwaukee is expected to have cold and overcast weather, with snow chances midweek, and potential rain and snow mix over the weekend. Highs will be around 34 degrees Fahrenheit.

Penfield Children's Center in Milwaukee has begun renovations on their indoor playground, enhancing it with interactive play stations to foster children's development, supported by a capital campaign.

The Transportation Projects Commission in Wisconsin has approved major improvements for I-39/90/94 and US 51/Stoughton Road to enhance traffic flow, safety, and infrastructure.

AT&T plans to discontinue traditional landline phone service, moving to modern fiber networks by 2029, but will maintain service in California due to legal requirements.