Teachers and parents picketed at Parkside School for the Arts after MPS circulated plans to cut dozens of student-facing roles. The union posted a video demanding the full 2.63% raise and a detailed staffing list.

An 18-year-old was wounded in an early-morning shooting on W. Capitol Drive. Police say the injury is non-life-threatening and are asking for tips.

Waukesha-based Badger Distribution paid $16.2M for a 192,000‑sq‑ft former Amazon facility in Sussex and plans to consolidate four locations into the site.

A father and son were rescued from the Milwaukee River near Kletzsch Park after their kayak overturned; authorities warn that recent storms have made river conditions hazardous.

Widespread frost Monday morning in Milwaukee with lows near 30°F; highs climb into the 60s–70s midweek and storms are likely Thursday night.

Hyrom Stokes pleaded guilty after an Oct. 16 shots-fired standoff; a judge stayed prison time and ordered three years' probation.

Near‑freezing morning with pockets of frost, then a high near 46°F and a chance of light showers midday. Big warm‑up Tuesday before showers return later in the week.

Police investigated an early‑morning shooting and car crash near Dr. Benjamin Carson Academy on W. Capitol Drive; the medical examiner was not called and no deaths were reported. Investigators are asking for tips.

A jury convicted Brandon Gladney in the May 2020 killing of his cousin; on April 17 a judge imposed a 29-year prison term and 14 years of extended supervision.

A developer plans a 171‑unit senior living campus on Milwaukee’s far northwest side — including a 70‑unit memory‑care building — ahead of an April 27 Plan Commission hearing. Local property records and city materials lay out the rezoning and review timeline.

A 13‑year‑old was wounded Friday on Milwaukee’s south side near S. 6th and W. Lapham; police are asking the public to come forward with tips.

Hundreds of lots — from tanks to a delivery van — from the closed 1840 Brewing are up for online auction through May 11. Buyers can browse photos and lot details online.

A late‑Friday line of severe thunderstorms swept southeast Wisconsin, with warnings for 70‑mph gusts and ping‑pong‑ball hail and shelter advisories from local officials.