Port Milwaukee welcomes first vessel of 2026 international season
Port Milwaukee welcomed the Marshall Islands-flagged Federal Nagara as the first vessel of the 2026 international season on Friday, April 3.
Port Milwaukee welcomed the Marshall Islands-flagged Federal Nagara as the first vessel of the 2026 international season on Friday, April 3.
West Allis named winner of 2026 Strongest Town contest
West Allis was named the 2026 Strongest Town after defeating 15 North American cities in a bracket-style contest highlighting community progress and resilience rather than perfection.
West Allis was named the 2026 Strongest Town after defeating 15 North American cities in a bracket-style contest highlighting community progress and resilience rather than perfection.
Fundraiser aims to expand dental care for southeast Wisconsin kids
Community Smiles Dental says 100,000 local kids need care as its Laugh for a Smile fundraiser and silent auction aim to expand services for Medicaid and uninsured families.
Community Smiles Dental says 100,000 local kids need care as its Laugh for a Smile fundraiser and silent auction aim to expand services for Medicaid and uninsured families.
Fundraiser aims to expand dental care for Wisconsin kids
Community Smiles Dental says 100,000 local children need dental care in southeast Wisconsin.
Community Smiles Dental says 100,000 local children need dental care in southeast Wisconsin.
Racine Farmers Market on the Lake opens May 9 at Festival Park
The new Racine Farmers Market on the Lake launches Saturday, May 9, bringing local farmers, artisans, food, music, and community together every Saturday at Festival Park.
The new Racine Farmers Market on the Lake launches Saturday, May 9, bringing local farmers, artisans, food, music, and community together every Saturday at Festival Park.
$2M bond set for Kenosha man accused of killing estranged wife
A Kenosha County judge set cash bond at $2 million for Marckus Plaza, charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the stabbing death of his estranged wife.
A Kenosha County judge set cash bond at $2 million for Marckus Plaza, charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the stabbing death of his estranged wife.
Milwaukee police chase; man charged after I-43 squad rollover, shooting
Ashanti Travers Jr. faces charges after a high-speed I-43 pursuit in Milwaukee that ended in a squad rollover injuring two officers, with prosecutors saying he was also involved in a shooting days earlier.
Ashanti Travers Jr. faces charges after a high-speed I-43 pursuit in Milwaukee that ended in a squad rollover injuring two officers, with prosecutors saying he was also involved in a shooting days earlier.
Port Washington data centers; referendum targets future developments
Port Washington voters are weighing a referendum requiring approval for future TIF districts after controversy surrounding a proposed $15 billion data center project.
Port Washington voters are weighing a referendum requiring approval for future TIF districts after controversy surrounding a proposed $15 billion data center project.
Fire breaks out in HVAC unit at Potawatomi Casino Hotel
The casino portion of Potawatomi Hotel Casino was evacuated due to a fire tied to an HVAC unit on Monday.
The casino portion of Potawatomi Hotel Casino was evacuated due to a fire tied to an HVAC unit on Monday.
Milwaukee addresses grocers, pharmacies leaving city with new legislation
A Milwaukee committee advanced an ordinance requiring grocers and pharmacies to provide a 60-day written notice before closing to allow the city time to intervene.
A Milwaukee committee advanced an ordinance requiring grocers and pharmacies to provide a 60-day written notice before closing to allow the city time to intervene.
Milwaukee Public Schools cuts; teachers union calls them "chaotic"
It is budget season, and with that comes cuts at Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). The Milwaukee teachers union calls those cuts chaotic.
It is budget season, and with that comes cuts at Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). The Milwaukee teachers union calls those cuts chaotic.
Port Washington data centers; referendum targets future developments
Port Washington voters will decide whether to require approval for future TIF districts over $10 million.
Port Washington voters will decide whether to require approval for future TIF districts over $10 million.
Kenosha homicide; $2M bond set for man accused of killing estranged wife
A Kenosha County judge set on Monday, April 6, cash bond at $2 million for a Kenosha man accused of killing his estranged wife. That defendant is Marckus Plaza.
A Kenosha County judge set on Monday, April 6, cash bond at $2 million for a Kenosha man accused of killing his estranged wife. That defendant is Marckus Plaza.
Milwaukee Public Schools cuts; teachers union calls them 'chaotic'
Milwaukee Public Schools approved cuts impacting roughly 200 jobs to address a $46 million shortfall as the teachers union called for a special meeting to reverse cuts to frontline staff, requesting a pause on the budget process.
Milwaukee Public Schools approved cuts impacting roughly 200 jobs to address a $46 million shortfall as the teachers union called for a special meeting to reverse cuts to frontline staff, requesting a pause on the budget process.
Milwaukee addresses grocers, pharmacies leaving city with new legislation
A City of Milwaukee committee advanced legislation on Monday, April 6, to tackle the growing issue of grocers and pharmacies closing in the city.
A City of Milwaukee committee advanced legislation on Monday, April 6, to tackle the growing issue of grocers and pharmacies closing in the city.
Inflation fears could push Fed to raise interest rates, key official says
Amid fears that prices are starting to rise too quickly again, the Federal Reserve may opt to tap the brakes on inflation with a potential rate hike later this week, a top official warned.
Amid fears that prices are starting to rise too quickly again, the Federal Reserve may opt to tap the brakes on inflation with a potential rate hike later this week, a top official warned.
Milwaukee County Judge Dugan new trial, acquittal request denied
A request by former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan and her defense team for a new trial and an acquittal in her case was denied by Federal Judge Lynn Adelman on Monday, April 6.
A request by former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan and her defense team for a new trial and an acquittal in her case was denied by Federal Judge Lynn Adelman on Monday, April 6.
Town of Osceola rollover crash; medical incident caused driver to veer
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office is investigating a rollover crash that happened in the Township of Osceola on Monday, April 6.
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office is investigating a rollover crash that happened in the Township of Osceola on Monday, April 6.
Family says 3-year-old immigrant girl was allegedly sexually abused while in federal custody
The family of a 3-year-old girl alleges that she endured sexual abuse while in a foster home after immigration officers separated the child from her mother when they crossed the border illegally in 2025.
The family of a 3-year-old girl alleges that she endured sexual abuse while in a foster home after immigration officers separated the child from her mother when they crossed the border illegally in 2025.
Iran and US receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire, reopening of Strait of Hormuz
The war between the U.S. and Iran continued into Monday, with fighting ongoing amid President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran's infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The war between the U.S. and Iran continued into Monday, with fighting ongoing amid President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran's infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.