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Law enforcement hopefuls test skills at Sheriff's Fitness Camp, more encouraged to give it a try

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Law enforcement hopefuls test skills at Sheriff's Fitness Camp, more encouraged to give it a try

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The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is inviting people to put on their tennis shoes and workout gear to learn what it takes to be one of their deputies.The department is hosting a series of fitness camps throughout the summer in an effort to overcome recruitment challenges.MCSO kicked off the series at the Milwaukee Sports Complex in Franklin on Saturday morning. There, law enforcement hopefuls were tested on their agility, endurance, and stre…See the Story

Feds raid Franklin home, illegal fireworks investigation tied to 'street takeovers'

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Feds raid Franklin home, illegal fireworks investigation tied to 'street takeovers'

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Federal agents raided a Franklin home on Thursday night as part of an illegal fireworks investigation tied to "street takeovers."Read Article

Salute to Service — Officer Matt Jankowski, Franklin Police Department

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City of Franklin Police Officer Matt Jankowski is our 6th Honoree for Steve Scaffidi’s 2025 Salute to Service Award, presented by Waterstone Bank. Jankowski was nominated by his father Mike, who served as a first responder (Retired Fire Chief in Hales Corners, Wisconsin) and who highlighted his son’s commitment to serving his community in his nomination. “Matthew builds real relationships with people in our community. He mentors youth, organizes…Franklin, Wisconsin · Franklin Read Article

O’Reilly Auto Parts store planned in Franklin

O’Reilly Auto Parts plans to build a 7,228-square-foot store on a 0.7-acre site at 7251 S. 27th St. in Franklin, just west of Oak Creek. The vacant lot is located next to St. James Catholic Church at 7219 S. 27th St. Springfield, Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Parts has 6,378 locations in the U.S. and Mexico, including […]Franklin, Wisconsin · Franklin Read Article

Condo development advances in Franklin

Kenosha-based Bear Development is planning a 44-unit condominium development in Franklin. The firm is pitching the project for an undeveloped site southeast of Highway 36 and West Meadowview Drive. There, 17 two-family condominiums would surround a new street, according to city documents. The concept plans also show an additional five two-family units to the east […]Franklin, Wisconsin · Franklin Read Article

Noise at The Rock not a problem for some neighbors during Milkmen season opener

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Franklin's Common Council on Tuesday voted to increase the noise limits on games to 65 decibelsFranklin, Wisconsin · Franklin Read Article

Franklin shots fired at vehicle; 2 men taken into custody

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Two Franklin men were arrested on Thursday night, May 8 after firing shots into an occupied vehicle. Efforts are underway to locate the vehicle struck by gunfire.Franklin, Wisconsin · Franklin See the Story

Microbial Discovery Group to spend $30 Million to expand in Franklin Wisconsin creating 46 new jobs.

Franklin, Wisconsin — According to state and local development sources, Microbial Discovery Group plans to invest $30,000,000.00 to build out 117,000 square feet of new space in Franklin. The company is creating 46 new jobs at this facility. The company plans to occupy the new space at 5200 Ashland Way in Franklin, on or about May 1, 2026. According to the company website Microbial Discovery Group (MDG) is a basic fermentation company with a spe…Franklin, Wisconsin · Franklin Read Article

Frustrated residents voice ongoing concerns as Franklin loosens noise restrictions for sports complex

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Franklin city council has approved temporary increases to noise limits for events at the Rock Sports Complex, despite ongoing concerns from nearby residents who have complained about noise levels for a decade.The council approved a temporary use permits allowing up to 60 decibels for the Rock'n Food Truck Rally and up to 65 decibels for games at Franklin Field this year, measured from property lines. These limits are higher than the 55-decibel l…Baseball · Franklin See the Story

Fact: The world's largest theater organ is in a Carmex warehouse in Franklin

What do Carmex lip balm and the world's largest theater organ have in common? Both are stored inside a Franklin-based building. This is a "you gotta see it to believe" kind of story.Franklin, Wisconsin · Franklin Read Article

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