Superintendent Brenda Cassellius outlined a budget that caps class sizes and prioritizes hires at hard‑to‑staff schools while MPS races to close an audit‑identified $46M shortfall.

Five UW chancellors collected five-figure retention bonuses after hitting first-to-second-year targets, while UW–Madison’s chancellor received a donor-funded six-figure payment. The awards renew questions about priorities as enrollment falls.

Congress restored a UW–Madison Teacher Quality Partnership grant that funds stipends and training for special-education teachers in Milwaukee, reversing last year’s cut. Local leaders say the funding is key to filling persistent vacancies.

The HACM board expanded its finalist list after litigation tied to some candidates surfaced, reopening questions about vetting as the agency grapples with staffing and financial troubles.

Supervisor Deanna Alexander calls for accountability after a lapse in Milwaukee County's health insurance contract with UnitedHealthcare affected employees' coverage. She emphasizes the need for structural reforms to prevent similar issues.

Milwaukee County approved a contract with UnitedHealthcare for handling health claims for county employees, with Executive David Crowley emphasizing coverage security and future administrative improvements.

Rep. Bob Donovan asked the Joint Legislative Council to study Chapter 51 after local reporting and a disputed release of a man once charged in a 2019 homicide.

Senator Tammy Baldwin secures $5 million for Janesville, WI to address urban blight, funding demolition and cleanup of hazardous sites for redevelopment and economic growth, with gratitude expressed by Economic Development Director Jimsi Kuborn.

Oak Creek's National Night Out event has been honored by the National Association of Town Watch, reflecting the community's engagement and relationship-building efforts.

Ald. Peter Burgelis advanced an ordinance to make departments report six‑figure or percentage budget variances to the Common Council to avoid late‑year surprises.

The application period for new Wisconsin State Patrol troopers is closing soon, with opportunities in diverse roles available to candidates meeting the requirements.

South Milwaukee residents will vote on a library funding boost, potentially increasing the tax levy by $425,000, which means a $27 annual tax hike per $100,000 of home value.

The Wauwatosa Police Department announced the promotion of Detective Bradley Isaacson to Detective Technician, highlighting his expertise in Digital Evidence.