Marquette students killed in crash, new charges
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Two Marquette University student-athletes were killed in a crash last September. Now, one of their former lacrosse teammates is charged.

Data center pushback in Sheboygan
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Sheboygan voters are trying to change local law as they push back on data centers and the public financing tools sometimes used for major developments.

Data center pushback; Sheboygan voters push TIF limits

Sheboygan residents have launched a petition to require voter approval for large TIF districts as some push back on potential data centers before any plans are filed.

Ex-Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer faces new bail jumping charge

There is a new twist in the legal saga of former Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer. He was already facing felony charges. Now, weeks before his trial, Spencer is accused of bail jumping.

Florida lawyer, influencer daughter arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot

A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery. 

Milwaukee County Zoo mourns Chinese alligator Yin, resident since 1995

Milwaukee County Zoo said Yin, a nearly 41-year-old Chinese alligator who arrived in 1995, was euthanized earlier this month after months of mobility issues and treatment for a spinal lesion.

Recycling clothes keeps waste out of landfills
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St. Vincent de Paul recycled 3.5 million pounds of textile waste last year into insulation, soccer fields, and road repairs.

Recycling clothes, keeping textile waste out of Waukesha County landfills

After someone left a dozen garbage bags full of soiled and torn clothes on the doorstep of The Women's Center, it raised an important question.

Marquette students killed in crash, lacrosse teammate now charged

Two Marquette University student-athletes were killed in a crash last September. Now, one of their former lacrosse teammates is charged.

Wisconsin PFAS drinking water contamination, EPA grants $15M

Wisconsin will receive more than $15 million to address PFAS and "emerging contaminants" in drinking water, the EPA announced Tuesday.

Milwaukee hit-and-run; pedestrian killed, man charged

A Milwaukee man is accused of hitting Marshall Hill with his car, killing him, before fleeing the scene near Hopkins and Silver Spring last week.

Brookfield Pick 'n Save theft, police seek suspect

Brookfield police are looking for a man who they suspect of stealing $1,600 worth of allergy medication and teeth whitening strips.

Franklin noise dispute continues before festivals at The Rock

Franklin residents are still waiting for a sound study on The Rock Sports Complex as music festivals approach and neighbors continue pressing city leaders for noise limits.

MPS committee to discuss $1.6 billion budget proposal
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Leaders from Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday, May 19, will hold a committee meeting on the proposed school budget. 

MPS budget plan advances without changes amid $46M deficit debate

The MPS board committee advanced Superintendent Brenda Cassellius’ $1.6 billion budget without changes Tuesday night as the district works to close a $46 million deficit.

Milwaukee officers respond to 2 scenes near lakefront Monday night
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Milwaukee police and Milwaukee County sheriff’s deputies arrested a reckless driver Monday evening after an incident involving a large SUV at Veterans Park; they also responded to a fatal motorcycle crash nearby.

Milwaukee teens discuss takeovers, summer safety at listening session

Milwaukee teens discussed takeovers, youth safety and summer resources Monday during a Peace Week listening session with city and community leaders at the Neu-Life center.