Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman faced criticism for attending a counterterrorism training in Israel, with activists concerned about the implications for local law enforcement amid conflict in Gaza.

The Waukesha Fire Department employs data-driven insights to improve emergency response and reduce risks, reporting faster response times and safer conditions.

Waukesha County declared a State of Emergency due to extreme cold, closing facilities on January 23, but essential personnel will still report to work.

A Milwaukee County parks committee advanced an ordinance to require written permission before law‑enforcement 'staging' in county parks, a measure framed as a check on ICE. It now moves to the judiciary committee.

Chief Jeffrey Norman faced hours of public rebuke after attending a six‑day Israel training program; critics said the trip should have been vetted.

Janesville collaborates on a Child Safety Seat event to ensure children's safety in vehicles, offering inspections by certified technicians with optional donations to support the program.

The Wisconsin DNR report highlights the state's food waste problem in landfills and outlines strategies to cut waste by 50% by 2030, with a need for increased composting and digestion infrastructure.

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress seeks public input on natural resource management, with a resolution submission deadline of February 9 and hearings from April 13-15, 2026.

Milwaukee County officials awarded a $35,000 microgrant to Pathfinders to support teens without homes, highlighting the involvement of local youth in governance.

Kenosha County provides details on how eligible voters can request and cast absentee ballots for the Spring Primary Election, with options for online, mail, and in-person voting.

City leaders say Cudahy faces a $1M‑plus gap in the 2026 budget and could either add a wheel tax or cut services and staffing to balance the books.

Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul asked a federal judge to dismiss a DOJ lawsuit seeking unredacted voter files, arguing state law and privacy protections bar the demand.

Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones of Milwaukee will participate in a series of community events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., involving volunteer work and discussions on unity, peace, and justice.