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.
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.
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.
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.
Milwaukee Weather: Quiet Wednesday Ahead
Partly to mostly cloudy skies tonight. Patchy fog northwest of Milwaukee. Temperatures will gradually drop through the 30s. Mostly cloudy on Wednesday with highs in the mid-40s. Warming into the 50s on Thursday with a slight chance for a few light rain showers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Milwaukee fatal shooting; man accused of killing his own father
A 28-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of fatally shooting his own father near 16th and Rogers.
Mequon burglaries; crimes similar to break-ins at homes of pro athletes
The Mequon home burglaries will just not stop, and police say the city is not alone.
Rethinking I-794: options for aging, elevated freeway 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.
Rockwell Automation planning new Wisconsin manufacturing site
Rockwell Automation announced plans to build a new manufacturing site in Greenfield, and it could be the company's largest manufacturing campus.
Milwaukee Public Museum open through 2026, 'Greatest Hits' planned
The Milwaukee Public Museum announced it will be open throughout all of 2026, marking its final year in the building near Lovell and Wells.
Kenosha County shots fired, suspect arrested after pursuit
Racine County deputies arrested a man wanted for firing shots in Kenosha County after a pursuit on Tuesday morning, Nov. 18.
Melting Pot at Home
Jennifer Bourgeois shares Melting Pot's new Melting Pot at Home line.
