A woman died after a late-night kitchen fire near 8th and Messmer in Milwaukee. Fire officials say there were no working smoke detectors and the cause is under investigation.

Oakberry has filed to take a Wells Street retail slot near Marquette University. No opening date has been announced for the planned Milwaukee store.

A replacement bridge on Lapham Street near Riverside Park collapsed during a concrete pour; officials say no one was hurt and the contractor was ordered to clean up.

A police pursuit on Milwaukee's northwest side ended in a crash at Lovers Lane and Silver Spring; multiple vehicles were damaged and a suspect was taken into custody.

Elkhorn officials handed firefighters a four‑page letter telling them to route media questions to city leaders as an internal review proceeds. The chief was placed on administrative assignment after staff spoke with reporters.

Patchy fog this morning; highs near 55°F. A stronger system arrives Monday with heavy rain and a chance of severe storms.

The Packers extended Jayden Reed to a three-year, $50.25M deal with $20M guaranteed, keeping the slot receiver in Green Bay through 2029 and stabilizing the receiver room.

Mequon’s council adopted a 30-year Mequon Commons master plan to remake the civic campus with a plaza, amphitheater and phased pool and playground upgrades. The project will roll out over years with funding and design work still to come.

A two-month-old and a 28-year-old were shot Friday on Milwaukee’s south side near 8th and Arthur; both are recovering and police are asking for tips.

City figures show CDGA-backed programs reached 14,520 young people in 2025 while backing housing rehabs, emergency assistance and job placements across Milwaukee. The administration shared photos and the full report online.

A West Bend man has been charged after deputies say a pickup struck a walker and killed his dog on April 20. Investigators tied parts at the scene to a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado and arrested Aaron Maeder, 54.

The Common Council voted to limit downtown food‑truck sales to 10 p.m.; the ordinance is effective May 9, 2026. The move was pitched as a public‑safety step.

A Minnesota firm filed for a detailed planned development at 234 S. Water St., reviving a decade of stalled riverfront proposals and renewing questions about riverwalk and shoreline rules.