Wisconsin data centers; panel discussion Tuesday night in Milwaukee

On Tuesday night, Feb. 3, the Wisconsin Policy Forum will host a panel discussion about the location of new data centers in Wisconsin.

Basketball standout Freddie Owens finds new purpose as an author

Freddie Owens, a former Milwaukee basketball star and college coach, is turning to writing with the release of his first book, focused on life, growth and legacy.

Milwaukee illegal dumping; council forms committee to curb blight

Illegal dumping remains a growing problem in Milwaukee neighborhoods, with residents frustrated by repeat sites and city leaders launching a new committee to seek solutions beyond fines.

New attempt to curb Milwaukee illegal dumping
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Illegal dumping remains a growing problem in Milwaukee neighborhoods, with residents frustrated by repeat sites and city leaders launching a new committee to seek solutions beyond fines.

Milwaukee fatal shooting; police investigate argument-turned-homicide

Milwaukee police are investigating a lower east side homicide after an argument led to a fatal shooting near Ogden and Astor on Monday, Feb. 2, leaving a 50-year-old man dead and a suspect in custody.

Man killed in Milwaukee shooting, suspect in custody
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Milwaukee police are investigating a lower east side homicide after an argument led to a fatal shooting near Ogden and Astor on Monday, Feb. 2, leaving a 50-year-old man dead and a suspect in custody.

Milwaukee Weather: Flurries overnight, chilly morning ahead

Becoming partly cloudy tonight with a few flurries possible overnight. Temperatures will drop through the 20s and settle in the teens overnight. Partly sunny and cooler on Tuesday with highs in the low 20s. We have some cold morning ahead. Single digits on Wednesday morning.

Milwaukee County health insurance contract lapses, employee fired

A Milwaukee County Human Resources employee is now out of a job after leaders say an error caused the county's health insurance contract to lapse at the end of 2025.

Milwaukee County health insurance contract lapses
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A Milwaukee County Human Resources employee is now out of a job after leaders say an error caused the county's health insurance contract to lapse at the end of 2025.

Milwaukee violence prevention leader resigns, raising legal questions

Milwaukee’s violence prevention leader will resign after city attorneys cited a constitutional restriction tied to his past conviction, leaving officials scrambling for options before the decision takes effect.

MKE violence prevention leader resigns, raising legal questions
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The unexpected resignation of Milwaukee’s violence prevention leader is triggering questions at City Hall, with limited time to determine next steps before the decision takes effect.

Milwaukee leaders call for ICE contingency plans after Minneapolis enforcement

Milwaukee leaders are pushing for contingency plans after federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis drew attention, saying the city should be proactive if similar ICE activity occurs locally.

Brown Deer homicide, woman pleads no contest
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On Monday, Feb. 2, a woman pleaded no contest to shooting and killing a dentist in Brown Deer back in 2025.

Milwaukee leaders call for ICE contingency plans
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Milwaukee city leaders say now is the time to prepare for the possibility of increased federal immigration enforcement locally, following high-profile activity in Minneapolis that has drawn national attention.

Animal rights group sues Ridglan Farms, seeking legal rights for beagles

An animal rights group is suing Ridglan Farms, asking a court to extend habeas corpus protections to beagles bred for research and arguing the dogs are unlawfully confined.

Animal rights group sues Ridglan Farms
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An animal rights group is suing Ridglan Farms, asking a court to treat thousands of beagles housed at the Dane County breeding facility as people under the law rather than property.