Milwaukee hemp shop owners and farmers warn a federal rewrite due in November 2026 could wipe out local businesses unless Wisconsin sets clear rules now. Lawmakers remain divided on how to respond.

Ventura Foods recalls over 20,000 peanut butter units in 40 states for potential plastic contamination, including products like peanut butter packets and twin packs with jam or jelly.

The Milwaukee Night Market is returning for four nights this summer, featuring over 100 local vendors, with applications for vendors open until March 13.

A man in Oak Creek attacked vehicles and a citizen, resisted arrest, and damaged a police car; he was subdued with a Taser and faces multiple charges.

Cargill will close its Menomonee Valley meat plant, eliminating 221 jobs and starting phased layoffs in April with the site slated to shut around May 31, 2026.

Morrell D. Johnson received a 262-month prison sentence for sex trafficking and other crimes. The conviction was the result of a multi-agency effort, highlighting the importance of survivor testimony.

ALDI will close its West Allis store at 1712 S. 108th Street this spring; employees were offered transfers as leaders warn of shrinking grocery access.

A Burlington convenience store sold a $1.5 million Megabucks ticket in the Jan. 28 drawing. See the winning numbers, odds and what winners need to know.

Badger Meter landed a record contract to supply cellular water meters for Puerto Rico; production will be handled at its Racine plant with shipments slated for 2026.

Gale Klappa will retire from WEC's board after May's annual meeting and be named chairman emeritus as CEO Scott Lauber is expected to take the chair.

A Sentry Foods on Milwaukee’s northwest side posted a notice that the 64th and Silver Spring location will close, adding to recent grocer shutdowns that worry neighbors. The move follows a nearby Aldi closure and raises fresh-food access concerns.

A Kenosha police officer shot a dog after it escaped and attacked several people, including responders, on Jan. 3. An investigation by KRAIT is underway.

A Waukesha County deputy was injured by a dog during a domestic violence call; the suspect was detained and faces charges. The dog was killed to stop the attack.