The severe winter weather raises hopes that the city’s rodent population will decrease in the spring ...

Rodent experts said the prolonged cold weather could kill some rats and cause others to have fewer babies, resulting in a smaller population in the spring.

Kathleen Bebo, who lives near 12th and Morgan in Milwaukee, is dealing with a rat infestation that began in October, prompting her to consider moving. Bebo has killed eight rats since the rodents ...