Wisconsin Winter Weather Alert Now: Snow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain Impact Travel
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wisconsin – Headlights reflect off glazed pavement and bundled breath hangs in the air as winter tightens its grip across southeast Wisconsin. The first full week of 2026 opens with a messy mix that could...
State Debate: Arrest of data center protester called shocking and wrong in Journal Sentinel...
Milwaukee documentary filmmaker Jonathan Klett, in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel posting, tells how he filmed the arrest of a data center protester in Port Washington, calling the police chief's actions shocking and wrong. He says of the hundreds of council meetings his filmed, this was the most blatant abuse of power...
Wisconsin Introduces New Law Giving Cities More Power to Tow and Destroy Cars
Wisconsin drivers face a sweeping new law that empowers municipalities to tow vehicles more aggressively, with added fees and penalties aimed at curbing reckless driving and unauthorized parking. The measure triggered debate across the state and raised questions about fairness, enforcement, and the balance between...
5 Old-School Beers That No Longer Exist
Schlitz: The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous Schlitz: The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous (image credits: flickr) Once the king of American breweries, Schlitz held the gold crown as America’s largest brewer throughout the first half of the 20th century, with its flagship beer known as “the beer that made Milwaukee...
34 Days Until The Winter Olympics: Casey Dawson Secures Olympic Berth at Milwaukee Trials
Casey Dawson stepped off the ice in Milwaukee with the...
Milwaukee man faces several felony charges in separate incidents
A Milwaukee man accused of threatening his 13-year-old daughter with a gun and leading police on multiple chases is now in custody, facing several felony charges.
Milwaukee Introduces M12 Auto Shop Borescope
Milwaukee Tool introduced the M12 Auto Shop Borescope with Wi-Fi File Sharing. When connected to the shop’s Wi-Fi, files can be emailed directly from the borescope; no PC is required. The M12 Auto Shop Borescope includes a compact 5mm camera head; a 5-ft. flexible cable, and dual front and...
Milwaukee M18 Brushless Handheld Vacuum
Milwaukee Tool has introduced the M18 Brushless Handheld Vacuum. The company says this vacuum delivers sustained airflow for quick cleaning tasks and effective cleanup in a variety of jobsite conditions. M18 Brushless Handheld Vacuum Details. The M18 Brushless Handheld Vacuum is made for cleaning of common jobsite...
Oak Creek Health Department Issues Urgent Alert on Rise of Button Battery Ingestions by...
Button or disk batteries can be dangerous for young children. According to a social media post, these small, shiny batteries are easily handled and may be swallowed, which can lead to serious injuries quickly. If swallowed, a battery can become lodged in the esophagus and trigger a chemical reaction that damages...
In Focus: Agency Cocktail Lounge adapts to decline in alcohol drinking
This week on “In Focus,” we explore changing habits and preferences when it comes to drinking. As the number of younger adults drinking alcohol declines, many bars and breweries are adapting to offer more non-alcoholic options. At the same time, other beverages, like those infused with THC, are on the rise.
