A SmartAsset ranking, reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, names Waukesha the state’s wealthiest county and shows Milwaukee suburbs filling most top spots.

A 26-year-old was wounded late Sunday near 66th and Custer; Milwaukee police say the victim was taken to a hospital and investigators are seeking tips.

Dangerous heat and humidity hit Milwaukee Monday–Tuesday; expect highs in the 90s and heat-index values over 100°F.

Brookfield fire crews warned of dangerous heat and humidity this week and urged residents not to leave children or pets unattended in parked cars.

A Hartford man says a local credit union wired $22,000 to a fake dealership and is now paying a loan for a truck he never received.

A Milwaukee woman got 22 years after pleading guilty in the July 13, 2025 slaying of Dennis Carter. The plea includes 348 days credit, eight years supervision and restitution.

A Necedah man drowned at Petenwell Lake after apparently attempting to rescue an injured eagle; investigators found fishing gear and feathers at the scene.

Cloudy, muggy morning with a high near 74°F. A rapid warm-up Monday brings multi-day highs in the 90s and dangerous heat-index readings.

A 25-year-old was taken to a hospital after a Saturday shooting on the 9600 block of W. Fond du Lac Avenue; police are asking for tips.

A 30-year-old Waukesha woman was arrested after an alleged knife attack that left a 60-year-old man injured. Court papers set a $250,000 cash bond.

Fond du Lac is offering up to $9,500 — $5,500 cash plus about $4,000 in local perks — to attract move‑ready families and fill local jobs. The program is run via MakeMyMove and backed by a state grant.

Court filings allege a 42‑year‑old Waukesha man sexually assaulted a 5‑year‑old who stayed in his tent. He’s held on $100,000 bond and a July 22 hearing is scheduled.

A Milwaukee man was convicted of first‑degree reckless homicide after a six‑day trial for supplying fentanyl that killed a Fond du Lac woman. The verdict drew a sharp statement from the county DA.