For readers in Milwaukee, this page covers weather events, natural disasters, and the safety and recovery efforts that follow. Reporting encompasses storm alerts, emergency declarations and the direct impact of changing conditions.
Crews are containing sewage that surfaced near the Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee while excavation to find the leak is planned for Nov. 6.
Live Poll
Do you trust your local government to keep sewage systems safely maintained?
Authorities are requesting public assistance to locate 53-year-old William Sconce Jr. who was last seen on Monday.
Emergency responders saved a semi-conscious man early Thursday morning following a bridge fall.
Live Poll
Should your city prioritize proactive flood prevention over emergency response services?
The Common Council passed a resolution requiring the city to create proactive severe weather procedures for flood-prone areas.
A brief heatwave will bring temperatures into the low 70s this weekend before conditions shift early next week.
Live Poll
Do you trust local officials to identify and address unexplained disturbances in your community?
Residents reported hearing mechanical screeches and a looping voice over a two-hour period.
Coverage takes in meteorological patterns, emergency management responses, infrastructure damage and public safety initiatives. It reaches across the city and the communities around it as systems move through the area. Seasonal shifts in temperature and storm activity create distinct patterns of hazard, from winter precipitation to spring flooding. Rapid recovery and long-term infrastructure improvements are the recurring themes that follow every significant weather event.
