Kaylee Staral

3 days ago | tmj4.com | Kaylee Staral |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — Neighbors say they’re heartbroken after a 55-year-old mother was killed in a high-speed crash just before Mother’s Day. “It was really, really traumatic,” said Nikki Sanders, a mother and medical assistant who lives on the block. “I hate that my kids had to see it. I hate that her son had to see his mom like that.” The crash happened around 11:51 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, near the 4300 block of N. 76th Street, according to Milwaukee Police.

4 days ago | tmj4.com | Kaylee Staral |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — School leaders across southeastern Wisconsin are warning parents about a national TikTok trend that poses serious risks to safety and school property. The trend, known online as the “Chromebook Challenge,” involves students inserting small metal objects like paper clips, pencil leads, or pushpins into Chromebook charging ports or internal components. The goal is to short-circuit the device, often causing it to smoke, spark, melt, or, in some cases, catch fire.

1 week ago | tmj4.com | Kaylee Staral |Tony Aria

OCONOMOWOC — What began as a shared idea among three local moms has grown into a community event focused on connecting, educating, and uplifting mothers across Southeast Wisconsin. Vanessa Fritz, Julie Collins, and Erin Guenterberg are from Oconomowoc and came up with the concept after years of working closely with parents and families. Fritz, a pediatric and prenatal chiropractor, often referred her patients to local resources.

1 week ago | tmj4.com | Kaylee Staral |Tony Aria

WAUKESHA — The School District of Waukesha (SDW) has launched a long-range planning process to address declining enrollment and adjust how it uses its buildings and resources. The initiative, called Optimizing Our Future, began this spring with a series of public information sessions. District leaders say the process aims to involve families, staff and community members in shaping a plan that maintains educational quality while responding to enrollment trends.

1 week ago | tmj4.com | Kaylee Staral |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — Music and celebration returned to Milwaukee’s South Side on Sunday as the Cinco de Mayo Outdoor Market transformed Cesar Chavez Drive into a vibrant, family-friendly festival. This year, organizers implemented safety measures to ensure a secure environment for all attendees. “In the last couple of years, we had incidents in the neighborhood, like reckless driving,” said Sinai Mendoza, executive director of the Cesar Chavez Business Improvement District.