Milwaukee wastewater plant whistleblower releases allegations report

A former Veolia Water employee described working conditions at both of Milwaukee's wastewater plants as unethical, wrong and wasteful in a new report.

Wastewater plant whistleblower releases report
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A former employee Veolia Water employee described working conditions at both of Milwaukee's wastewater plants as unethical, wrong and wasteful in a new report released Tuesday.

Bender Park boat launch reopening, ribbon-cutting ceremony

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 19 to celebrate the reopening of the Bender Park Boat Launch.

Waukesha crash at Les Paul and River Valley; 1 dead, 1 injured

One person was killed and another was injured in a Waukesha crash Tuesday afternoon. It happened at Les Paul Parkway and River Valley Road.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall replica permanently installed in Watertown

Watertown will mark a historic milestone this Memorial Day with the official dedication of the permanent installation of a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at Aero Park.

Marquette students killed in crash, new charges
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Two Marquette University student-athletes were killed in a crash last September. Now, one of their former lacrosse teammates is charged.

Data center pushback in Sheboygan
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Sheboygan voters are trying to change local law as they push back on data centers and the public financing tools sometimes used for major developments.

Data center pushback; Sheboygan voters push TIF limits

Sheboygan residents have launched a petition to require voter approval for large TIF districts as some push back on potential data centers before any plans are filed.

Ex-Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer faces new bail jumping charge

There is a new twist in the legal saga of former Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer. He was already facing felony charges. Now, weeks before his trial, Spencer is accused of bail jumping.

Milwaukee County Zoo mourns Chinese alligator Yin, resident since 1995

Milwaukee County Zoo said Yin, a nearly 41-year-old Chinese alligator who arrived in 1995, was euthanized earlier this month after months of mobility issues and treatment for a spinal lesion.

Recycling clothes keeps waste out of landfills
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St. Vincent de Paul recycled 3.5 million pounds of textile waste last year into insulation, soccer fields, and road repairs.

Recycling clothes, keeping textile waste out of Waukesha County landfills

After someone left a dozen garbage bags full of soiled and torn clothes on the doorstep of The Women's Center, it raised an important question.

Marquette students killed in crash, lacrosse teammate now charged

Two Marquette University student-athletes were killed in a crash last September. Now, one of their former lacrosse teammates is charged.

Wisconsin PFAS drinking water contamination, EPA grants $15M

Wisconsin will receive more than $15 million to address PFAS and "emerging contaminants" in drinking water, the EPA announced Tuesday.

Milwaukee hit-and-run; pedestrian killed, man charged

A Milwaukee man is accused of hitting Marshall Hill with his car, killing him, before fleeing the scene near Hopkins and Silver Spring last week.

Brookfield Pick 'n Save theft, police seek suspect

Brookfield police are looking for a man who they suspect of stealing $1,600 worth of allergy medication and teeth whitening strips.

MPS committee to discuss $1.6 billion budget proposal
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Leaders from Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday, May 19, will hold a committee meeting on the proposed school budget.