A National Abortion Federation survey shows clinics faced waves of threats in 2025 as pardons and a DOJ memo shifted federal enforcement. Providers are tightening security.

MKE picked up an $8M FAA grant that pushes federal support for Concourse E to about $21.5M. The overhaul will replace the separate international arrivals terminal and is due in late 2027.

A crash between two semis on northbound I‑43 near Highway 164 in Big Bend killed one person and closed the freeway during a morning investigation.

Several cars burned early Thursday on Milwaukee’s East Side; firefighters say there were no injuries and the cause is under investigation.

An 18-year-old was taken into custody after a stolen-vehicle chase that ended near W Metro Auto Mall in New Berlin. Police recovered a firearm and say the Milwaukee County DA will review charges.

A former MPD civilian was fined $250 after a court found she voted in Milwaukee while living outside the city. Court filings say she voted in 12 elections and received $8,226.78 in residency overpayments.

Cool, blustery Thursday on Milwaukee's lakefront. A Beach Hazards Statement warns of life‑threatening waves; expect mostly cloudy skies and a high near 52°F.

Ted Oswald — convicted in the 1994 killing of Waukesha Police Capt. James Lutz — has filed to seek early release after roughly 32 years. The filing arrives as Wisconsin restarts its commutation process.

Milwaukee crews fought a building fire near 32nd and Hampton on May 20. Neighbors said the structure looked vacant and investigators are probing the origin.

A Kenosha County mail‑theft probe in Trevor led detectives to meth, marijuana and about 150 distribution items and the arrests of four people. Officials say the investigation remains open.

Probate filings show the estate of longtime Milwaukee landlord Will Sherard totaled about $29 million, complicating judgments and fines tied to years of housing complaints.

The EPA is sending Wisconsin roughly $94.3 million to help identify and replace lead service lines, with about half earmarked for disadvantaged communities.

Imagine MKE unveiled a three-point plan to stabilize arts funding after convening nearly 100 experts. The proposal calls for steadier public investment, better data and coordinated philanthropy.