The village of Sturtevant is considering disbanding its police department and outsourcing services to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office.

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More than a dozen residents spoke out against the plans during a public hearing Monday, raising concerns about the impact of data centers on the environment.

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There have been five homicides so far this year in the police district that encompasses downtown Milwaukee.

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A Lutheran group in Wisconsin has joined a national lawsuit that aims to block immigration agents from entering churches and places of worship.

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Animal shelters and rescues across Wisconsin have experienced a recent uptick in people giving up, or surrendering, their pets.

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A plan to repair Milwaukee’s Mitchell Park Domes received a key funding commitment from Milwaukee County. 

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The abandoned boat "Deep Thought" that quickly gained popularity as a local landmark in Milwaukee after it was stranded on the lakefront last fall will now be owned by the highest bidder in an effort to recoup removal costs.

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Wisconsin has received more than $8.9 million in federal funds from the Overdose Data to Action grant program in the first two years of a five-year grant period. But recent actions by the Trump administration could delay or cut the rest of the funding.

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An independent Milwaukee music venue's plan to make its building more accessible for people with disabilities got a boost this week with an unexpected donation from musician Jack White.

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Since last Thursday night, seven people have died in shootings in Milwaukee.

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Hundreds of police officers from across the state packed into Elmbrook Church in Brookfield to pay their respects to Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder.

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Milwaukee leaders are hopeful higher fines, a hidden camera operation, posting photos of frequent offenders online and a $1,000 reward will help address illegal dumping in the city.

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To fans of Northwoods League baseball, Jane Snediker is “Twirling Jane,” a fixture at Kenosha Kingfish games.

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The project called for widening sidewalks, installing bike and bus lanes, and infrastructure work to prevent sewage from flowing into the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan. Construction was set to start in 2028. 

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American Family Field, formerly Miller Park, opened in 2001. The ballpark's most unique feature is likely its movable roof, which is made up of 12,000 tons of steel.

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