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New Berlin units joined Brookfield firefighters at a structure fire at 4725 N. 127th St early Monday; officials have not yet released details.
Food & Drinks in ...
A proposed Paletería Yayo would take over 5900 W. Burnham St., promising paletas, late-night hours and a small performance space if city planners sign off.
A 21-year-old was shot and killed Sunday night in an apartment parking lot near 95th and Brown Deer Road; Milwaukee police are investigating and seeking tips.
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A few isolated sprinkles this morning, then partly sunny with a high near 68°F. Warmth and storm chances return Thursday into the weekend.
Two people were wounded in separate early‑morning shootings in Milwaukee; police are investigating and asking the public for tips.
A 19-year-old is charged after prosecutors say he ran a red light and killed Leandre "Turtle" Brown, a 39-year-old co-owner of Syrs Restaurant; bond was set at $7,500.
A 10-year-old in Whitefish Bay reported a stranger approached him while he rode his bike; police say the child left unharmed and officials are asking for tips.
Community & Society in ...
Red Cross volunteers and Milwaukee fire crews installed free smoke detectors across the city and handed out fire‑escape plans after a string of deadly residential blazes.
Sports in ...
UW–Milwaukee beat Central Florida 13-6 in Auburn to reach the program’s first NCAA regional final, capped by a second straight 13-run game. The Panthers are one win from a Super Regional.
Cool, partly sunny Sunday with highs near 66°F; inland 80s arrive midweek. Check burn rules before any backyard burning.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating a fatal shooting at Center Street Park Saturday evening. Officials have released few details so far.
A 19-year-old was shot Friday night on the 3000 block of N. 18th Street in Milwaukee; police are seeking an unknown suspect and asking for tips.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Wingstop sign is up on South Main in West Bend and the chain is expected to open in July. The addition would bring another national takeout option to the busy retail strip.
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