Milwaukee filed a federal class action accusing major fire‑truck makers and their trade group of colluding to inflate prices and delay deliveries. The complaint points to undelivered $1M+ rigs and seeks treble damages.

A Milwaukee man was charged after a tip sent to a local news form threatened Gov. Tony Evers; investigators say email and phone records tied the message to the suspect.

Alejandra Sanchez‑Cuaquehua, 32, was arrested in Barron County on a federal illegal‑reentry complaint; federal officials say she is wanted in Mexico in a 2025 homicide. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says she was turned over to ICE for return to Mexico.

Life‑threatening 3–5‑foot waves and dangerous currents are expected along Lake Michigan through Saturday. Expect a cool, breezy day with spotty morning showers and highs near 57°F.

Refugees in Milwaukee who are still awaiting green cards say recent SNAP changes have left families suddenly without food aid, and local resettlement groups are scrambling to fill the gap.

An appeals court affirmed that the Brewers Community Foundation could disqualify a 50/50 raffle winner under the contest’s rules, leaving a couple without the payout they sought.

J.E. Jones Elementary was evacuated Thursday after a suspicious package was found outside; EOD teams cleared the scene and no injuries were reported.

Students at Lannon Elementary were kept inside Thursday while deputies investigated nearby police activity. School officials said everyone was safe and classes continued.

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.