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CBS 58 Hometown Athlete: Appleton native Matt Erickson living home-state dream as Brewers' third base coach

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — For Milwaukee Brewers third base coach Matt Erickson, making the right call sometimes means living with the wrong result. "Not all sends that get thrown out at the plate are bad sends," Erickson said. "And not all sends that end up being safe are good sends."

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The Center Square

Most Milwaukee students not attending MPS schools

(The Center Square) – For the first time, most students in Milwaukee are not attending one of Milwaukee’s public schools. Marquette University Law School senior fellow Alan Borsuk published his research in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Wednesday. "Half of the children who live in the city of Milwaukee and who receive publicly funded education are enrolled in the Milwaukee Public Schools system. And half are enrolled in schools that are not part of MPS," Borsuk wrote. "It’s a reality with major implications." Borsuk's research shows that there are 104,363 students in Milwaukee this year. He said that about half, a little more than 50,000 go to either private voucher schools or public charter schools. "More than 50,000 Milwaukee students are now getting education outside of MPS schools. Whether you like school choice programs or not, whether you like or dislike the impact of school choice on the conventional public school systems, you can’t ignore the reality: None of those 50,000-plus children were assigned to go to non-MPS schools. Such assignments would be against the law. The kids are there by choice," Borsuk added. Will Flanders, with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, said the choice part of Borsuk's

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One Milwaukee Restaurant Is Giving Wisconsin Pizza Lovers A Delicious Reason To Visit

The pizza recipe here hasn’t changed since the 1950s. Same crust, same tangy sauce, same family running the show. The crust is so thin it earned its own trademarked name. Every pie gets cut into little squares, which makes stopping at just one piece a real challenge. I love...

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Country Herald

Wisconsin Thanksgiving Travel: Snow, Ice Concerns Nov. 18–24

NOAA's latest outlook favors increased precipitation across Wisconsin as Thanksgiving travel approaches.

Wisconsin · 2d

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Closed West Allis school could be converted into affordable housing

WEST ALLIS, Wis. — A closed West Allis elementary school could become a 55-unit affordable apartment building, as developers look to reuse vacant school properties amid Wisconsin’s housing shortage. Longfellow Elementary closed in June 2023 as the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District worked to cut costs and adjust...

West Allis, WI · 6h

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La Caribena Ditches Menus for 60-Item Buffet on Milwaukee's South Side

La Caribena has torn up its old menu entirely, replacing sit-down ordering at its Milwaukee restaurant with an all-day, all-you-can-eat buffet stocked with more than 60 items. The new format officially opened Monday at 1704 S. Pearl St., just off Mitchell St., and it's already drawing lines out the door.

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Marquette downed 84-70 by Michigan in offensive crisis at Crisler Center

The Crisler Center in Ann Arbor looked more like a crisis center for Marquette men’s basketball (2-1), who endured its first loss of the season in an arduous 84-70 defeat Wednesday night against the defending-champion Michigan Wolverines (2-1). Marquette’s nation-leading defense proved its worth early. After allowing just 37.5...

Ann Arbor, MI · 1d

WFRV Local 5

Bald eagle dies from severe lead poisoning in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) — A Bald Eagle that was found in critical condition and receiving treatment for lead poisoning at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Rehabilitation Center has died, according to the organization. “Our wildlife team is heartbroken to share that our Bald Eagle patient succumbed to organ failure as a result of severe lead […]

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Looking for answers after 5-month-old boy dies at family-run daycare in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE — A mother from Milwaukee is searching for answers after her 5-month-old son died while attending a licensed home daycare operated by a family member she trusted. His mother Savannah Griffin told 620 WTMJ that the daycare provider Sheree Young is her cousin. When asked whether she had...

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TMJ4 News

Former TJ Hale workers owed $1.1 million after abrupt closure, state says

The state says workers at former Menomonee Falls manufacturer TJ Hale are owed $1.1 million, but none has been recovered. Tom Knight is among those still waiting to see if workers will get paid.

Menomonee Falls, WI · 2d

CBS 58

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Milwaukee cracks down on food trucks violating health, community rules

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The city of Milwaukee is cracking down on food trucks that are not following health and community guidelines. There are food truck zones scattered throughout the city where trucks are allowed to park and operate. “In some of our food truck zones, we have food...

Milwaukee, WI · 16h

BroBible

The Brewers Won the World Series, Then Goose Came to Town and Kept the Party Going

If you’d bet that Peter Anspach would mention the Brewers at some point Friday night, you’d have cashed out fast. Goose’s keyboardist and resident baseball nut congratulated Milwaukee on its first-ever World Series title almost as soon as he reached the stage, and the Miller High Life Theatre roared before the band played a note. […] The post The Brewers Won the World Series, Then Goose Came to Town and Kept the Party Going appeared first on BroBible.

Milwaukee, WI · 12h

TMJ4 News

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New bookstore The Local Bookery focuses on fantasy, litRPG, and banned books

A new bookstore has opened in Wauwatosa with three specific niches: fantasy, litRPG, and banned/challenged books.

Wauwatosa, WI · 16h

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Christmas in the Ward Returns to Milwaukee With Fireworks Over the River

Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward is gearing up for its annual holiday kickoff, with Christmas in the Ward set for Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Catalano Square. The free, family-friendly event promises a tree-lighting ceremony, fireworks over the river, and a visit from Santa and his reindeer, drawing neighbors into the cobblestone streets as the holiday season officially arrives downtown.

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WTWO/WAWV

Milwaukee 82, Indiana State 73

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Milwaukee comes to Hulman Center and leaves with an 82-73 victory Wednesday night. Maguire Mitchell led ISU with 19 points, but the Sycamores fall to 0-2 this season at home. “The thing I’m most disappointed about is our fans who had to watch it,” says Head Coach Matthew Graves. “We […]

Terre Haute, IN · 1d

TMJ4 News

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Energy assistance available for residents' heating, electric bills

Milwaukee County residents can apply year-round for energy assistance to help cover heating and electric bills this winter. Community Advocates COO encourages people to reach out for assistance.

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Downtown Milwaukee's Trinity Three Irish Pubs Pulls Sale Sign, Plots Menu Overhaul

Trinity Three Irish Pubs at 125 E. Juneau Ave. in downtown Milwaukee will remain open, reversing an effort earlier this year to sell the business. The pub will continue operating under its current ownership, with plans to introduce an updated menu, expanded hours and other improvements. The reversal marks a...

Milwaukee, WI · 17h

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Justin Gumm of Hamilton High School selected as Packers Coach of the Week

The Green Bay Packers have announced that Justin Gumm of Hamilton High School in Sussex, Wis., has been named the Packers High School Coach of the Week. Gumm, in his seventh season as head coach at Hamilton, has his undefeated 12-0 Chargers preparing for the WIAA Division 1 state semifinals as the program looks to reach the state championship game for just the second time in school history. Following a 4-6 record in his inaugural season, Gumm has built Hamilton into a perennial Division 1 power, compiling a 60-12 record over the past six seasons.

Sussex, WI · 1d

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Assata High School in Milwaukee to close at end of November

MILWAUKEE - Assata High School in Milwaukee will permanently close on Nov. 30. According to a letter the principal of Assata High School sent to parents, the decision was made due to declining enrollment, which included falling short of the required Third Friday enrollment count. "We understand this news may...

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