MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary runs twice‑monthly free lead screenings, hands out lead‑safe kits and connects families to follow‑up care in Milwaukee’s hardest‑hit neighborhoods.

Children’s Wisconsin says 11 children needed critical asthma care in June, including two deaths. Doctors warn hot weather, pollen and skipped meds can trigger dangerous attacks.

Carbliss bought Plymouth’s long-empty Kmart and plans to convert the 90,000 sq. ft. building into a headquarters with a pour/tap house, tours and a merch shop.

Until Mae, named for Jessica Orr's mother, will open in East Town this August in the former Louise's space and brings back a beloved menu item.

Extreme heat grips Milwaukee Wednesday with highs near 94°F and heat-index readings in the low 100s. Cooling sites and storm chances are in play into the holiday weekend.

A Racine woman suffered life‑threatening injuries in a June 28 motorcycle crash in Mount Pleasant; police arrested the driver on OWI and felony charges. Investigation is ongoing.

Affiliates of Chicago-based First Hospitality bought the 132-room Cambria Hotel in downtown Milwaukee for about $7.1 million after foreclosure and a sheriff's sale.

An 83-year-old Mineral Point man died after his UTV rolled on property in the Town of Linden; the Wisconsin DNR is leading the investigation.

Ian’s Pizza plans a frozen-pizza production kitchen and a small slices-to-go window at Bay View’s R1VER complex this summer, and hiring is already underway.

ERAS is distributing about 50 free window air conditioners to seniors in Harambee as a heat advisory hits; installations are free and organizers warn of serious risk to older adults.

After more than 40 years, Milwaukee’s Airport Lounge closed; the parcel near Mitchell International Airport is listed for $1.85M as a redevelopment opportunity.

Neighbors' calls and a K9 track helped Wauwatosa police arrest three suspects in a stolen-vehicle case; two firearms were recovered.

Milwaukee County supervisors voted to exempt temporary, water‑soluble chalk from the county's graffiti code after activists said deputies repeatedly responded to chalking. The change passed 13‑2.