Mar. 4, 2026
Superior City Council passes lead pipe replacement ordinance
New ordinance gives city more control over lead line replacements
Mar. 3, 2026
Jefferson Town Council Revises Cannabis Dispensary Rules
New regulations extend hours, ban lounges and walk-up windows
Feb. 27, 2026
Port Washington Neighbors File Complaint Over $15B Data Center Approval
Residents claim city violated open meeting laws, but officials deny accusations as "blatantly inaccurate"
Feb. 26, 2026
Green Bay's Former Fire Chief to Receive Pay, Benefits Through July After Resignation
Resignation agreement reveals continued salary and health insurance despite no longer working for the city.
Feb. 25, 2026
Wauwatosa and West Allis Agree to Fire Department Merger
The Wauwatosa Common Council voted 12-2 to approve a 10-year contract to combine fire services.
Feb. 24, 2026
Milwaukee Aims to Waive Fees for Landlords to Install Sprinklers
City leaders approve proposal to incentivize sprinkler installations in older apartment buildings following deadly fires.
Feb. 23, 2026
Proposed ordinance would add step to Milwaukee historic building demolition process
The ordinance would require historic building documentation before demolition as a condition of approving a certificate of appropriateness.
Feb. 21, 2026
Fond du Lac County Approves Jail Design Work, Population Study
Supervisors vote to move forward with schematic designs and a feasibility analysis for a potential new county jail.
Feb. 20, 2026
Wausau City Clerk to Resign After Spring Election
Kaitlyn Bernarde will step down after overseeing the April election.
Feb. 19, 2026
Fond du Lac County Considers Jail and Justice Center Project
County committees and board to vote on design study and planning for proposed facility
Feb. 19, 2026
Attempt to recall Port Washington mayor by anti-data center group fails, according to City
The group Great Lakes Neighbors United fell hundreds of signatures short of the threshold required to force a recall election against Mayor Ted Neitzke.
Feb. 13, 2026
Sheboygan County Board to Honor Late Supervisor Mike Vandersteen
A resolution recognizing Vandersteen's life and service will be introduced at Tuesday's meeting.
Feb. 12, 2026
Somers Voters to Decide on $1.3M Fire-EMS Tax Increase
Referendum set for April 7 to fund more firefighter/paramedics and expand emergency services
Feb. 10, 2026
Walworth County Inks Deal to Transport Prisoners to Edmunds County Jail
Commissioners approve contract to house inmates at new regional facility.
Feb. 10, 2026
Milwaukee Mayor Names New Violence Prevention Czar After Surprise Resignation
Karin Tyler, a longtime city employee, will lead the newly formed Department of Community Wellness and Safety.
Feb. 10, 2026
Milwaukee Names New Community Wellness & Safety Director
Karin Tyler, a longtime department veteran, will lead the newly formed division.
Feb. 8, 2026
Milwaukee County Contract Dispute, Giannis Interview, WisconsinEye Update
WTMJ's weekly Reporter's Notebook covers local political issues, Bucks star's trade deadline comments, and a Black History Month highlight.
Feb. 8, 2026
Milwaukee Supervisor Calls for Health Insurance Reform After Lapse
Deanna Alexander seeks major changes to county systems and processes following issues with UnitedHealthcare contract
