Summerfest’s in full swing in Milwaukee, and getting there just got smarter — plan ahead, give yourself extra time, and dodge the chaos with these insider tips: avoid congestion by using downtown exits like Plankinton or National Ave, snag parking early (Museum Center or Lewis Center lots are your best bets), and ride free on The Hop streetcar — it’s running more often, drops you at North Gate, and stays late until 1 AM. Motorcycles? Free parking at the Harley-Davidson lot. Need a shuttle? MCTS offers cashless fares from three Park and Ride spots (College Ave, Brown Deer, Hales Corners) and the CONNECT 1 BRT line cuts downtown fast. Bars and restaurants are also running shuttles, and there’s a rideshare zone near North Gate. Maps and routes? Check Summerfest.com.

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Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan’s bid to overturn her obstruction conviction hit another wall as Judge Lynn Adelman rejected her motion to reconsider, citing key factual differences from a Virginia case her defense hoped would apply. Convicted of misdemeanor obstruction during an ICE immigration operation at the courthouse, Dugan’s legal team argued the federal appeals court’s recent ruling should grant her acquittal—but Adelman ruled the precedent didn’t fit her case. While she still has a path to appeal, sentencing remains pending, with potential penalties including fines or up to five years in prison.

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Greendale High’s marching band just landed a jaw-dropping international gig—performing in London’s iconic parade festival on January 1, 2028. This marks their first-ever overseas performance, joining a legacy that includes two Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades and upcoming Rose Parade appearances. Band director Tom Reifenberg calls it a transformative global experience for students, celebrating years of hard work and rising fame on world stages.

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Mandela Barnes hit the ground running in his gubernatorial campaign, touring Milwaukee’s Five Star Impact—a vibrant community hub offering job training, GED prep, and apprenticeships that’s already serving hundreds. Impressed by its hands-on approach and grassroots energy, Barnes praised the center as a model for state partnerships, highlighting how places like this rebuild communities from the ground up. Executive Director Akyaa Smith shared her mission to close opportunity gaps, fueled by her own journey. With renovations underway and funding from grants and fees, Five Star Impact is scaling up—just as Barnes, facing a crowded primary, stays focused on his core message: lowering costs and lifting Wisconsin.

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A 23-year-old Milwaukee man, Lenzy Ward, faces attempted murder charges after allegedly driving his girlfriend’s car at high speed into his own father during a heated argument, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries and sparking a wild chase through the streets of Menomonee Falls.

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Nineteen-year-old Ritchie Dallen, a Delafield native and twelve-year veteran of competitive saddle seat riding, is one of just twelve riders chosen for Team USA at the Saddle Seat World Cup. With only twenty minutes to bond with a stranger horse, Dallen must master instant trust and performance under pressure. Already a gold medalist from two years ago, he’s aiming for another win—but this could be his final shot at elite competition, as age limits loom and he prepares to focus on education. Back in Kentucky for the June 29 kickoff, Dallen’s coach calls him one of the best he’s ever trained, ready to make his country proud.

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