Port Washington data center; residents pack meeting to protest tax district
Port Washington residents packed a meeting on Tuesday night to protest a tax district for a $15B data center, raising concerns about energy use and pushing for future TIDs over $10M to require voter approval.
Port Washington residents packed a meeting on Tuesday night to protest a tax district for a $15B data center, raising concerns about energy use and pushing for future TIDs over $10M to require voter approval.
Port Washington data center public comment
Residents on Tuesday protested Port Washington’s approval of a tax district for a $15B data center and backed a petition requiring public referendums for large future TIDs.
Residents on Tuesday protested Port Washington’s approval of a tax district for a $15B data center and backed a petition requiring public referendums for large future TIDs.
Franklin school district, city head to court over $145M high school project
Franklin Public Schools sued the city over conditions added to its high school expansion, arguing the council overstepped after neighbors objected to updates that include clearing eight acres of woods.
Franklin Public Schools sued the city over conditions added to its high school expansion, arguing the council overstepped after neighbors objected to updates that include clearing eight acres of woods.
Franklin school district sues city over construction plans
Franklin Public Schools sued the city over new conditions added to its high school expansion plan.
Franklin Public Schools sued the city over new conditions added to its high school expansion plan.
Saukville Walmart death leaves family urging prosecutors to act
The family of Mai Lee Hang, killed in a Saukville Walmart parking lot, is urging prosecutors to file charges, saying the driver who hit her should face consequences as the case remains under review.
The family of Mai Lee Hang, killed in a Saukville Walmart parking lot, is urging prosecutors to file charges, saying the driver who hit her should face consequences as the case remains under review.
Saukville Walmart death leaves family urging prosecutors to act
The family of Mai Lee Hang, killed at a Saukville Walmart, is calling for charges against the driver as prosecutors continue reviewing the case with no timeline for a decision.
The family of Mai Lee Hang, killed at a Saukville Walmart, is calling for charges against the driver as prosecutors continue reviewing the case with no timeline for a decision.
West Allis police chase ends with arrest of alleged fentanyl dealer
West Allis police say an alleged Milwaukee fentanyl dealer connected to a man’s suspicious death was taken into custody after a high-speed chase earlier this month, with fentanyl, cash and 11 phones found in his car.
West Allis police say an alleged Milwaukee fentanyl dealer connected to a man’s suspicious death was taken into custody after a high-speed chase earlier this month, with fentanyl, cash and 11 phones found in his car.
Alleged fentanyl dealer leads West Allis PD on chase
West Allis police say a suspected fentanyl dealer linked to a man’s death was arrested after a high-speed chase that ended with officers recovering cash, fentanyl and a discarded gun.
West Allis police say a suspected fentanyl dealer linked to a man’s death was arrested after a high-speed chase that ended with officers recovering cash, fentanyl and a discarded gun.
Waukesha County Airport debuts ‘Top Gun’ spoof to recruit snowplow crews
Waukesha County Airport released a new “Top Gun" parody to bring in more snowplow operators, hoping to repeat last year’s success as training, wages and winter staffing needs continue to grow.
Waukesha County Airport released a new “Top Gun" parody to bring in more snowplow operators, hoping to repeat last year’s success as training, wages and winter staffing needs continue to grow.
Darrell Brooks' appeal stalls
Darrell Brooks, the man convicted in the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, is facing new hurdles in his appeal after telling the court he does not have all of his case files.
Darrell Brooks, the man convicted in the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, is facing new hurdles in his appeal after telling the court he does not have all of his case files.
'Top gun' spoof to recruit snowplow crews
The Waukesha County Airport hopes a "Top Gun" themed recruitment video will help bring in more snowplow operators ahead of winter.
The Waukesha County Airport hopes a "Top Gun" themed recruitment video will help bring in more snowplow operators ahead of winter.
Kroger closing Wisconsin fulfillment center
Kroger announced it will close delivery fulfillment centers throughout the country in February, including one in Pleasant Prairie.
Kroger announced it will close delivery fulfillment centers throughout the country in February, including one in Pleasant Prairie.
White buck seen in Waukesha County
A Waukesha County woman caught video of a white buck in her yard.
A Waukesha County woman caught video of a white buck in her yard.
Anna Kepner update: Stepbrother may face charges in Florida teen's death on Carnival cruise: Filing
The FBI could be launching a criminal investigation related to the death of Anna Kepner, the Titusville high school student who mysteriously died aboard a Carnival cruise ship.
The FBI could be launching a criminal investigation related to the death of Anna Kepner, the Titusville high school student who mysteriously died aboard a Carnival cruise ship.
Kroger closing Pleasant Prairie fulfillment center in February 2026
Kroger announced it will close delivery fulfillment centers throughout the country in February, including one in Pleasant Prairie.
Kroger announced it will close delivery fulfillment centers throughout the country in February, including one in Pleasant Prairie.
Milwaukee County Judge Dugan case; plea negotiations underway
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is set to go on trial in December, accused of helping an undocumented man evade federal immigration agents. Now, plea negotiations are underway.
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is set to go on trial in December, accused of helping an undocumented man evade federal immigration agents. Now, plea negotiations are underway.
Darrell Brooks’ appeal stalls, court seeks proof he received full case file
Darrell Brooks claims a prison lockdown is delaying his appeal, but the court pressed his former attorney for proof Brooks received his case file as experts warn he may soon forfeit his right to appeal.
Darrell Brooks claims a prison lockdown is delaying his appeal, but the court pressed his former attorney for proof Brooks received his case file as experts warn he may soon forfeit his right to appeal.
Wisconsin online sports betting bill heads to Assembly for key vote
Wisconsin lawmakers will vote on a bill on Wednesday that could allow statewide online sports betting by placing app servers on tribal land, drawing strong support and opposition as the measure advances.
Wisconsin lawmakers will vote on a bill on Wednesday that could allow statewide online sports betting by placing app servers on tribal land, drawing strong support and opposition as the measure advances.
Online sports betting bill heads to Assembly
Wisconsin lawmakers are preparing to vote on a bill that could move that state closer to legal online sports betting, a practice that remains banned except on tribal lands.
Wisconsin lawmakers are preparing to vote on a bill that could move that state closer to legal online sports betting, a practice that remains banned except on tribal lands.
Options for aging, elevated I-794 considered
What should happen to a stretch of Interstate-794 in Milwaukee? Right now, state officials say its options are to replace, remove or improve it.
What should happen to a stretch of Interstate-794 in Milwaukee? Right now, state officials say its options are to replace, remove or improve it.



















