Dr. William Finlayson, the longtime Milwaukee obstetrician and community leader, died May 11 at 101. He delivered generations of babies and helped found the city’s first Black-owned bank.

Milwaukee suspended the license of Lush Social Lounge after committee findings that the tavern violated its plan of operations and posed health risks.

Longtime caterer Mary Akande opens Kemola May 16 on Brown Deer Road, serving jollof, suya, fufu and Saturday ogi breakfasts. Carryout and limited dine-in available.

A 71-year-old died after a physical altercation near 104th and Hampton in Milwaukee on Monday. A 65-year-old turned himself in and was arrested.

A Milwaukee Public Schools employee was taken into custody after a student said he was grabbed and slammed at Wedgewood Park International. The district notified police and opened an internal investigation.

Uline won a 12‑month extension in Kenosha and said it will pause a planned million‑square‑foot distribution center while it watches the economy.

A body was recovered from the Milwaukee River near Wright Street on Tuesday morning; investigators say the death remains under review.

Summerfest posted the Uline Warehouse Stage schedule, pairing '90s alt-rock favorites with classic-rock legends across the festival's three weekends.

Lakefront Brewery's Maifest grows into Commerce Street on May 17 with 40+ gluten‑free vendors, a one‑day sparkling mead release, live music and a dachshund parade.

Gov. Tony Evers' plan to exempt cash tips and overtime from Wisconsin income tax drew praise from Milwaukee food‑service workers at 3rd Street Market Hall. They say every dollar helps.

Showers this morning with gusts to 40 mph possible this afternoon and a Gale Warning on Lake Michigan. Boaters and commuters should plan for blustery conditions.

Amazon plans to repurpose a long‑vacant Sturtevant warehouse for package sorting and a new pharmaceutical processing line, according to reporting.

A 71-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck near Silver Spring Drive and Hopkins Street Monday night; police say the driver fled and are asking for tips.