Volunteer surveyors are cataloging thousands of Milwaukee properties to document repairs, pin responsibility on absentee landlords and steer resources to homeowners.

After a crowded community meeting, Mount Pleasant residents say Microsoft didn't answer questions about jobs, noise and local impacts.

County supervisors pressed Kenosha DA Xavier Solis over a mounting case backlog and staffing shortfalls; the county clerk says roughly 1,300 felonies are pending. Officials urged more public data and faster hiring.

A Cudahy High School staff member was arrested Thursday; the district says it is cooperating with law enforcement while details remain limited.

Early approvals cleared for The Corners’ West End move the project closer to construction, promising roughly 277 apartments and new retail on Bluemound Road.

Milwaukee election officials say 269 absentee ballots arrived the morning after the April 7 election. City staff will review envelopes to determine whether they meet state rules.

Light rain Friday morning with showers easing by 8 a.m. Weekend warms up with likely thunderstorms Sunday and gusts possible.

Daniel Rick, a former Christ Alone Lutheran School teacher, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and two years of supervision after pleading guilty to exposing intimate parts to a student.

Wioletta’s Polish Kitchen will close after about six months in Oak Creek; owners cite staffing and cost pressures and say their Wioletta’s market will remain open.

A Milwaukee man accused of beating a 64‑year‑old friend with household appliances now faces possible additional charges after the victim died, according to local reporting.

Brookfield Ald. Kris Seals said he "won't admit or deny" posts on a deleted LinkedIn profile that targeted Muslims and immigrants, prompting local leaders to respond.

A 37-year-old was killed in a shooting Thursday evening near Lisbon and Burleigh on Milwaukee’s northwest side. Police say detectives are searching for anyone involved and ask for tips.

Milwaukee County will add pyrotechnics to its July 3 drone show at McKinley Beach, creating a hybrid drone‑and‑fireworks performance backed by local donors. The show will run about 45 minutes in three waves.