Crime
Second Fire in 3 Months Hits Milwaukee U-Haul Storage Facility
Renters anxiously await news on the fate of their belongings after the latest blaze damages 25 units
Silver Alert Issued for Missing Milwaukee VA Patient
Authorities search for 69-year-old Abran Huerta who left the VA Medical Center on foot Tuesday afternoon.
Milwaukee U-Haul Storage Facility Hit by Second Fire in 3 Months
Renters wait anxiously to see if their belongings were damaged or destroyed in the latest blaze.
Weather
Chance of Overnight Wintry Mix in SE Wisconsin
Warmer temperatures and sunshine expected Wednesday, but more rain chances later this week
Walker's Point U-Haul storage facility catches fire for a second time
Firefighters respond to active blaze at Milwaukee storage facility, raising concerns over repeated incidents.
Breezy but Sunny Easter Sunday Ahead
Temperatures drop later in the week with highs only in the 30s on Election Day.
Entertainment
Legendary Musician James Lee Stanley Celebrates 80th Birthday
The singer-songwriter marks six decades in the entertainment industry with a special concert in Milwaukee.
Marcus Theatres Sets Record for Easter Weekend Box Office
Regional cinema chain reports highest-grossing 5-day Easter period in company history.
Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs Competes in 'Tournament of Champions'
Jacobs, a former 'Top Chef' contestant, battles Kennedy's Disease as he vies for the title.
Lifestyle
New Performance Stage and Shade Canopy Coming to Milwaukee Plaza
The Ivanhoe Plaza next to the Oriental Theatre will get upgrades to host more community events.
Million-Dollar Homes Sell Quickly in Milwaukee County
Recent high-end home sales feature luxury amenities like pizza ovens, music rooms, and smart home technology.
East Side Plaza to Get Performance Stage and Shade Canopy
Ivanhoe Plaza in Milwaukee will undergo renovations with new features to host events and gatherings.
Economics
We Energies proposes 14% rate increase over next two years
Utility says hike is needed to cover costs of new renewable energy and natural gas plants
Gas Prices in Wisconsin Topped $5 a Gallon in 2022
Six southeastern counties averaged over $5 per gallon in June 2022, despite statewide average being under $5.
Tensions with Iran could disrupt Wisconsin farming
Delays and rerouted fertilizer shipments may force some growers to reduce use or change crop plans
