Waukesha's waste services change hands on March 31, 2025, with Johns Disposal set to replace Waste Management. Residents will receive new carts but see no schedule changes.

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office warns of phone scams using voicemails from spoofed numbers, urging victims to report incidents and spread awareness to prevent exploitation.

South Milwaukee has approved a $3.2 million project to turn a vacant lot into 20 apartments, with a mix of two-bedroom and studio units. The effort includes a $100,000 loan from the Bucyrus Foundation.

The Wisconsin DNR's spring issue of "Wisconsin Natural Resources" magazine covers wetlands, state park anniversaries, wildlife, and tips for outdoor activities, available both online and in print.

Erick L. Johnson, an 11-year-old boy from Milwaukee, reported missing, has been found and is safe. Police and the community had worked together to locate him. Details of his disappearance and return are not disclosed.

Fugitive Roland Munoz was captured in Mexico on charges of trafficking firearms to a cartel, part of "Operation Ripsaw" with potential 20-year sentence if convicted.

Alderman Jackson praises the patience of locals during the MMSD sewer project in Milwaukee and supports businesses like Sherman Perk Coffee Shop, hosting a meeting to discuss the project's impact.

Milwaukee braces for a mix of weather conditions, with temperatures gradually rising from 25°F and a wind chill of 11°F, leading to a warmer weekend ahead.

Dodge County Sheriff's Office searches for escaped Huber inmate Alissa A. Leeman, who did not return from her permitted work release.

Wisconsin DNR concludes its Spotlight Series with an educational event on trout stream habitat management in central Wisconsin, available in person and online on March 10.

Three individuals in Waukesha County are accused of rolling back vehicle odometers and reselling cars with fraudulent mileage, affecting 70 vehicles and removing an estimated 4.5 million miles.

Wisconsin DNR proposes a Broad Incidental Take Permit to address impacts on rare fish due to transportation projects, while implementing conservation measures and adhering to spawning restrictions.

Early voting for the April 1 spring election begins March 18 and ends March 28 at City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave., with varied hours including an extension on the final day.