Mount Pleasant advances Microsoft expansion project with little opposition

Microsoft won unanimous approval for plans to build 15 more data centers in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday, Jan. 21, with officials citing zoning, infrastructure and land ownership as key factors.

Mount Pleasant advances Microsoft project
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Microsoft cleared another key hurdle in Mount Pleasant, where village leaders approved plans for 15 additional data centers on land already owned and zoned for industrial use.

Cudahy mayor warns budget cuts remain after council passes $25 wheel tax

Cudahy leaders are preparing budget cuts after approving a $25 wheel tax that covers only a fraction of the city’s $1 million shortfall, with officials expecting clarity on cuts next month.

Cudahy mayor warns of budget cuts
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Cudahy's mayor is moving ahead with budget cuts after the Common Council approved a wheel tax, a move leaders said only partially addresses a growing financial shortfall.

Extreme cold warning: Milwaukee Public Schools closed Friday, Jan. 23

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced all schools and sites will be closed on Friday, Jan. 23 due to the extreme cold and weather conditions.

34th and Sheridan shooting, Milwaukee man charged with murder

A Milwaukee man is charged after two people were shot and killed during an attempted robbery that happened near 34th and Silver Spring.

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation
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Riverdance 30 - The New Generation is the 30th-anniversary tour of the iconic Irish dance show, and it is coming to Milwaukee. Wisconsin Live Desk learns much more about the show from one of the performers. 

Man killed in 'senseless' shooting at Phoenix gas station, family says

A 52-year-old was shot and killed inside a Phoenix QuikTrip after reportedly intervening when another man tried to cut the bathroom line.

Above & Beyond Children's Museum
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Wisconsin Live Desk speaks with Above & Beyond Children's Museum in Sheboygan about Acuity sponsoring 12 days of free play.

Wisconsin extreme cold warning; Thursday night to Friday afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning late Thursday, Jan 22 at night through Friday afternoon, Jan 23.

ICE in Minnesota: Increased presence in Minneapolis; Vance to visit

Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations continue Wednesday in Minnesota, with reports of an increased presence in south Minneapolis. This comes two weeks after Renee Good was fatally shot by ICE. Here's the latest.

Darci Lynne is coming to Milwaukee
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She won America's Got Talent when she was just 12 years old. Now, Darci Lynne is coming to Milwaukee. Wisconsin Live Desk took some extra time to learn more about this young talent -- and what's ahead in her future.

Milwaukee fatal crash near 94th and Wilbur, Greenfield man charged

Prosecutors have charged a 60-year-old Greenfield man with first-degree reckless homicide in connection with a deadly crash in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin DNR now hiring state park system seasonal staff for 2026

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Wednesday, Jan. 21 that it is now hiring seasonal staff for state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas.

2023 Grafton homicide, man found guilty at trial

An Ozaukee County jury convicted a man of killing Laeng Sanavongsay, whose body was found in a rental car in the town of Grafton in 2023.

Lac La Belle police: Reports of projectiles causing damage to vehicles

The Lac La Belle Police Department has received reports of projectiles causing damage to vehicles on State Highway 67 (also known as North Lake Road).