54-hour Hale Interchange system ramp closure in Milwaukee County
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is notifying motorists of the upcoming 54-hour weekend closure of the southbound to eastbound system ramp in the Hale Interchange scheduled to begin on Friday, Oct. 24.
Hale House Restaurant damaged by fire, closed until further notice
The Hale House Restaurant in Hales Corners was damaged by a fire early Monday, Oct. 6, and will be closed until further notice.
China Lights returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens; preview the event
Boerner Botanical Garden in Whitnall Park has been transformed into a magical forest for China Lights 2025.
Minneapolis school shooting; Wisconsin schools reevaluate safety plans
The Minneapolis school shooting that killed two children has southeastern Wisconsin school leaders reassessing their own safety measures.
Southeast Wisconsin flood recovery; dozens of schools clean up
Milwaukee's Riverside University High School is among the 22 campuses in the district that suffered damage from recent flooding.
2025 China Lights returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens; Sept. 12- Nov. 2
China Lights will be back at Milwaukee County’s Boerner Botanical Gardens from Sept. 12 to Nov. 2.
Boerner Botanical Gardens offers plant lovers chance to take in nature
Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners offers gardeners, plant lovers and students the chance to take in nature, colorful flowers and more.
Hales Corners PFAS, water conversion project breaks ground
A water conversion project broke ground in Hales Corners on Friday, aiming to address so-called "forever chemical" issues for more than 100 households.
Forest Home Avenue resurfacing; $13.8M project approved, begins March 24
Wisconsin has approved a roadway resurfacing project along WIS 24 (Forest Home Avenue), between Janesville Road in the village of Hales Corners and 45th Street in the city of Milwaukee.
Winterfest at Boerner Botanical Gardens
Winterfest returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners.
LA wildfires; Wisconsin continues to provide help, donations
People across Wisconsin are pitching in where they can, including agencies as big as the American Red Cross and other, smaller nonprofits pulling together donations to help all impacted by the wildfires, from people to pets.
China Lights Lantern Festival extended thru Nov. 2, 2024
Milwaukee County Parks announced on Monday, Oct. 14 that the lantern festival, China Lights “The Year of The Dragon” will be extended through Saturday, Nov. 2.
Milwaukee fatal crash; 3 dead, 1 seriously hurt at 49th and Oklahoma
Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that killed three people and seriously injured a fourth at 49th and Oklahoma on the city's southwest side early Thursday, June 20.
Boerner Botanical Gardens 2024 free days; what you need to know
Milwaukee County Parks presents free admission to Boerner Botanical Gardens on the last Thursday of the month. This special offer will run from May through October in 2024.
Boerner Botanical Gardens opens for 2024 season on Wednesday, May 1
Milwaukee County Parks announced on Tuesday, April 30 that Boerner Botanical Gardens will officially open for the 2024 season on Wednesday, May 1.
MCTS expands service for Summerfest; adds shuttle route
Summerfest and Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Tuesday, April 30 expanded service during the three weekends of the Big Gig.
Hales Corners stabbing; police seek suspect, 3 hurt
Hales Corners police are looking for an 18-year-old suspect after three people were stabbed late Tuesday night, April 17.
Lent begins, Wisconsinites take part in religious observance
Christians around the world are taking part in Ash Wednesday, kicking off the first day of Lent.
Birth in Hales Corners McDonald's parking lot prompts donation
A Hales Corners McDonald's is giving back after a woman gave birth in their parking lot in January. Proceeds will got to Ronald McDonald House.
Natural gas leak outside Hales Corners school, students evacuated
Students at Hales Corners Elementary School were safely evacuated from their building on Tuesday morning, Jan. 16 due to a slow natural gas leak outside of the building, officials said.