Wisconsin hunters prepare for the nine-day gun deer season starting Nov. 23, with solid license sales and reminders on safety and elk identification from DNR.

Milwaukee County introduces the Advance Peace program to combat gun violence, providing an 18-month fellowship for at-risk youth and securing a $2 million federal grant to support ongoing violence prevention efforts.

Wisconsin's Dr. Jill Underly has announced a $42 million budget proposal targeting early literacy improvements despite prior funding challenges. The plan includes more literacy coaches and aid for community programs and reading interventions.

Bayshore Mall implements a Parental Guidance Required policy, mandating youths under 18 to be accompanied by an adult on weekends after 3 p.m., effective November 1, 2024.

Dr. Jill Underly proposes a $59.5 million plan to improve Wisconsin's educator workforce by offering stipends to student teachers and other supports amid a retention crisis.

Wauwatosa will replace its July 4th fireworks with a drone light show in 2025 for inclusivity and environmental reasons, separating the event from the traditional parade for safety and resource management.

Milwaukee officials test electronic voting equipment with over 5,000 pre-marked ballots to ensure accuracy and reliability for the upcoming Election Day.

The Racine County Board approved a 0.5% sales tax to raise $20 million yearly, save 150 jobs, and support public safety, exempting food and medicine. Some residents and board members have concerns.

Technical issues with the WisVote system caused delays for early voters in New Berlin, Wisconsin, with wait times up to 1.5 hours. The city enacted contingency plans and processed over 1,000 applications.

Waukesha County delays vote on a new 0.5% sales tax to allow more public discussion and address concerns over the county's finances and potential impacts on taxpayers. Residents expressed mixed reactions to the postponed decision.

Milwaukee County receives a $375,000 grant to develop strategies addressing the intersection of homelessness and incarceration as part of the Just Home Project.

Supervisor Patti Logsdon invites Milwaukee County residents to a Budget Town Hall on October 23 at the Franklin Public Library to discuss the 2025 county budget and gather public feedback.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley encourages early voting for the November 5 election, emphasizing the importance of a seamless voting process for all eligible voters in the county.