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A Walker's Point nightclub owner was struck by a Lime scooter on King Drive and will need spinal surgery, video shows.
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A tornado warning was issued Wednesday for northwestern Iowa County as tornado watches covered parts of south-central and southwest Wisconsin through the evening. Forecasters warned of rotation and damaging winds.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The city cleared a 93‑unit fourth phase at Neumann’s Olde Highlander on Thursday, extending a multi‑phase redevelopment of the former Olympia resort with more homes and new streets.
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A locally owned operator wants to reopen the former Club 69 space as Macrina's; the Licenses Committee recommended approval amid safety concerns.
A graphic photo that appears to show a man eating a rabbit in a Milwaukee neighborhood is under review by police, the health department and the Wisconsin DNR.
Cloudy Thursday morning with highs near 72°F. Isolated evening showers possible; Juneteenth daytime looks mostly sunny but evening rain is possible.
A Milwaukee gym teacher is charged after prosecutors say he grabbed a third‑grader during gym class and took him to the ground. The child was treated at St. Luke’s and a court scheduling conference is set for July 7.
A tornado watch and multiple severe thunderstorm warnings swept through parts of southeast Wisconsin Wednesday evening, with fast-moving lines and damaging wind gusts reported.
Henricksen has relocated its Milwaukee operation from Brookfield to Walker’s Point, opening an experience center and showroom inside the Eagleknit Innovation Hub.
Community & Society in ...
The Red Cross warns of an urgent shortfall as the Milwaukee County Zoo's 21st annual blood drive runs June 17 619; donors get free zoo admission and Summerfest tickets.
Milwaukee police say a 34-year-old man was killed early Wednesday on the 3900 block of N. 19th Place; a 34-year-old suspect was taken into custody.
Police shot and arrested a man after active-shooter calls near North 64th and Sheridan; the suspect is hospitalized but expected to survive and officers are under review.
Heavy smoke poured from a boarded-up church near North 26th and West Auer Avenue as Milwaukee firefighters worked the blaze. Crews forced entry and battled interior pockets of smoke.
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