Justin Kaas was promoted from Lieutenant to Captain in the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office, a transition marked by a ceremony attended by family and colleagues.

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction reports critical challenges in teacher retention and compensation, with only 55.6% of new teachers remaining after seven years, prompting a call for increased investment in the education workforce.

Milwaukee Mayor Johnson's State of the City address highlighted decreases in violent crime, economic growth, and challenges in education, while honoring public safety workers.

Investigator Frame and K-9 Geo visited St. Francis Borgia Catholic School to demonstrate the role of police dogs in sniffing out electronic devices, aligning with the school's curriculum and promoting community engagement.

The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department offers Concealed Carry Weapons Classes for residents to meet Wisconsin's CCW permit requirements. Registration is available through their Facebook link.

Milwaukee District 7 residents prepare for a school board candidate forum to discuss education issues, scheduled for March 3, moderated by Gerron Jordan.

The Wisconsin DNR opened the 2025 elk hunt application period, with increased quotas for both antlered and antlerless elk in the Black River Elk Range.

The Wisconsin DNR is hosting a session on Green Bay walleye and musky populations on March 3, discussing fisheries management, including new studies and tagging methods.

Milwaukee has been found in contempt for not assigning SROs to schools. The city faces a $1,000 daily fine starting February 27, postponed to March 15 to comply.

Milwaukee plans to improve pedestrian access to waterfront attractions with street enhancements, considering pedestrian bridges, and potentially altering I-794. Completion is expected by late fall 2026.

Waukesha County deputies completed the Drug Evaluation & Classification Program, becoming certified Drug Recognition Experts to better identify drug-impaired drivers.

Captain J. Novotny of the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office retires after 30 years, with the department celebrating his dedication and positive community impact.

The Wisconsin DNR issued an "incidental take" permit for a project, acknowledging it may affect rare species but not to a degree that threatens their overall survival.