Maynard Steel, a nearly century‑old Milwaukee foundry, filed for receivership in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on May 11, creating uncertainty for workers and heavy‑equipment suppliers.

Lake Michigan and Huron surged 13.4 inches in April after heavy rain and rapid snowmelt, raising shoreline erosion and local flood concerns. Officials say levels remain near seasonal averages for now.

A 58-year-old Winnebago man was arrested Sunday after a trooper stopped a GMC Yukon at a Love's Travel Stop; authorities say it’s his 11th OWI.

Titletown Brewing is opening a West Bend taproom in The District this summer, taking over the former 1840 Brewing space and betting on higher‑margin on‑site sales.

One year after the Highland Court blaze that killed five, Milwaukee leaders are reigniting a push to require sprinklers in older buildings. City disclosure rules and a proposed state grant program have put safety and cost squarely at odds.

Three people were wounded in separate shootings across Milwaukee on Sunday; police say the victims are expected to survive and investigators are seeking tips.

Milwaukee wakes to frost Monday; sunshine gives way to a warm, windy Tuesday with showers and possible thunderstorms. Protect plants and secure outdoor items.

A late-night Mother's Day blaze at Park Plaza Condos in Brown Deer injured three people and displaced about 15 residents. Crews battled flames into the night.

Federal prosecutors say Changli “Sophia” Luo ran a months‑long extortion campaign against Bucks co‑owner Wesley Edens, threatening to publish sexual images unless she was paid. The case is now pending in the Southern District of New York.

The African American Roundtable will launch Feed the Change MKE on May 30 to press Milwaukee for a $1M boost to the Fresh Food Access Fund and support neighborhood grocers.

A stolen vehicle from Illinois set off a high-speed, multi-county chase through Fond Du Lac into Winnebago County on May 8; two Chicago‑area residents were arrested.

Low 40s Sunday morning with breezy afternoon winds. Patchy frost is possible tonight; Tuesday brings showers and gusts up to 35 mph.

Jacob Misiorowski fanned 11 and uncorked multiple 103+ mph heaters in Milwaukee’s 6-0 win — and even Aaron Judge said the rookie is among baseball’s best.