Milwaukee celebrates the 100th anniversary of National Bakery & Deli on Paczki Day, highlighting the cultural importance of the treat. The Common Council honors the milestone at their meeting.

The Wisconsin DNR seeks public reports of black bear den locations to aid in research on bear populations and reproductive rates, including impacts of human-provided food on bears.

Wisconsin voters are preparing for the Spring Election with various voting methods available, including absentee and in-person options, and a voter registration deadline of March 12. The Milwaukee County Clerk emphasizes the need for photo ID.

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.