Parents could get ticketed too under new Fort Atkinson e-bike rules, with fines climbing after a second offense.

Demolition starts in October on a 1,400-foot ramp linking downtown to the county's 135-mile trail network.

A new accessible pathway linking Arlington Heights Park to National Avenue is expected to be ready for Milwaukee’s Silver City Festival in September.

Milwaukee County has mapped a proposed seven-mile trail linking the Hank Aaron State Trail to Havenwoods State Forest. Residents have until Aug. 28 to weigh in.

Oconomowoc’s Lake Bluff Drive extension is moving again after a creek dewatering problem delayed construction. The revised completion target is now late September.

Cedarburg officials are weighing new rules for e-bikes and scooters after safety complaints about speeding, sidewalk riding and shared paths. The proposal was sent back for revisions Monday.

A surprise We Energies road closure has Milwaukee officials pushing for steep new fines and tougher notice rules.

Milwaukee is considering a $1.8 million redesign of Walker’s Point’s crash-prone roundabout. Officials are weighing a smaller circle against a traditional traffic signal.

Wausau is weighing a revived mandatory lead‑pipe ordinance as state principal‑forgiveness funding shrinks, potentially exposing homeowners to fines, shutoffs and new bills.

Analysts warn rising oil and refining disruptions could push Milwaukee pump prices higher this week, with the metro average near $3.60.

Two loose horses ran onto railroad tracks in Caledonia; a northbound Amtrak struck one, which was euthanized, while the other escaped uninjured.

A United Express flight returned to Milwaukee on Tuesday after the pilot reported a landing-gear alert. The plane landed safely and passengers were being rebooked.

Two elevators at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s parking garage were out for months, forcing visitors to use stairs and prompting accessibility and safety questions. Local reporting traced the long outage.