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.

Milwaukee Public Schools accepted 50 electric buses Monday as the start of a 150-bus rollout meant to cut diesel costs and clean the air around schools.

MCTS switched to its summer schedule on June 7, restoring weekday midday service on four routes and adjusting dozens of timetables. Expect detours and stop changes as I‑94 and bridge work continue.

WisDOT released four conceptual designs to rework the I‑43/National Avenue interchange in Walker’s Point. Display boards and staff will be at a June 3 open house to take feedback.

County supervisors reluctantly recommended an ATC easement through Menomonee River Parkway while protesting We Energies' proposed 14% rate increase.

Soaring diesel prices pushed Wisconsin pump averages near $5.90 in mid‑May, straining small trucking firms and raising shipping costs.

A manhole explosion near Park and Prospect knocked out power to about 4,500 people across Milwaukee and Shorewood while crews repaired an underground cable. Officials say service was restored in roughly an hour.

MKE picked up an $8M FAA grant that pushes federal support for Concourse E to about $21.5M. The overhaul will replace the separate international arrivals terminal and is due in late 2027.