Milwaukee WI

MADISON, Wis. — Ethan Robert and Arnav Vempati, two eighth graders from southern Wisconsin, will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May after taking home first and second place at the Badger State Spelling Bee this Saturday. Robert, from New Berlin, and Vempati, from Middleton, endured 19...

Bucket lists are usually reserved for big, dramatic life goals. But honestly, food deserves its own category. And if there’s one city quietly making a case for that in 2026, it’s Milwaukee in Wisconsin. This place isn’t just about cheese and local flavors. It’s a full-on flavor playground...

Having a working smoke alarm increases chances of surviving a fire by more than 50%, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Aaron Lipski said local records indicate the percentage is much higher at a press conference on March 10 at Station 13, 2901 N. 30th St. The...

A tense family confrontation on a Milwaukee porch has ended in a felony conviction. Patrick Riley Jr., 63, pleaded guilty on Friday to an amended charge of second-degree reckless homicide in the fatal stabbing of his 35-year-old nephew. The deadly encounter happened at a home near 18th and Hopkins in Milwaukee on...

Racine County has a few solid openings this week for folks who like to keep their community safe and secure. Whether you prefer the pool deck or patrol routes, there’s something here worth a look.

The Wauwatosa Common Council will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM. You can attend in person at 7725 W. North Avenue or join online via Zoom (Meeting ID 273 225 010).

One of the treasures of Menomonee Falls Public Library is the Maude Shunk Local History Room. It’s home to thousands of historical documents, photographs, and collected information about Menomonee Falls, Fussville, and surrounding communities. It provides access to digitization equipment through the Digital History...

At its March 20, 2026 meeting, Milwaukee’s Finance & Personnel Committee approved several key measures. The committee backed a new labor agreement with the Milwaukee Police Supervisors’ Organization covering 2025–2027, and updated benefits for Fire Department management staff to align with firefighter contracts....

The Fire and Police Commission Oversight and Accountability Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 4:30 PM in City Hall, Room 301‑B (200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee). The agenda includes public comments, review of citizen complaints from 2025 and 2026, and a proposed update to the Milwaukee Police...

From homes to storefronts, colored butterflies are popping up across Greendale, bringing neighbors together and inspiring conversations about community.