Juneteenth Milwaukee garbage, recycling changes; what to know

The Milwaukee Department of Public Works will be modifying certain operations due to Juneteenth. Here's a list of changes that residents need to know.

2025 Wisconsin State Fair; chocolate cream puffs available all 11 days

Wisconsin State Fair and the Original Cream Puffs team up to sweeten the summer with the return of incredible offerings and adding some new ones as well.

Milwaukee raises Juneteenth flag above city hall

City of Milwaukee officials raised the Juneteenth flag above City Hall on Wednesday, June 18.

MPS lead crisis; update outlines response plan, more violations found

On Tuesday, June 17, Milwaukee Public Schools shared its Lead Action Plan Report ahead of the school district’s board meeting.

Milwaukee Temple Menorah building vandalized; man charged

A Milwaukee man has been charged in the Temple Menorah synagogue vandalism that occurred over the weekend.

Milwaukee teacher's aide self-deports to El Salvador

An MPS teacher's aide, given an order to self-deport earlier this month, said goodbye to Milwaukee. She is on her way to El Salvador.

Jefferson County homicides, Kevin Anderson wanted 5 years later

A Wisconsin man is accused of killing two family members, shooting a deputy and setting a house on fire. Five years later, he remains wanted.

MCTS bus service reduction planned due to budget deficit

Milwaukee County Transit System will reduce its services starting on Aug. 24 through the rest of the year.

New gazebo at Milwaukee VA; donated by Brewers Community Foundation

A Gazebo was donated by The Brewers Community Foundation with funds raised from the 2024 annual famous racing sausages 5K/10K. The new space will be located near the Milwaukee VA’s Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder Center.

WI Supreme Court strikes down GOP law weakening attorney general's power

A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court sided with the Democratic state attorney general Tuesday in a long-running battle over a law passed by Republicans who wanted to weaken the office in a lame duck legislative session more than six years ago.