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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — a city where the lake wind carries the scent of garlic and basil, where Cream City brick glows golden in the afternoon sun, and where neighborhoods are stitched together by generations of dreamers, doers, and storytellers. Here, the city’s heart beats in the laughter of families at Summerfest, in the hush of old churches, in the mingling voices of newcomers and old-timers, artists and teachers, cooks and dreamers. Milwaukee is a place where the skyline is a patchwork of glass and history, where the food scene is a living mosaic — Polish, German, Hmong, Black, Latinx, and Italian — each flavoring the city’s soul.

Milwaukee, WI · 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 · 22h

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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.

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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David Crowley Taps Lobbyist, Billionaire’s Son & Political Operative for Transition

Gov.-elect David Crowley campaigned on lowering costs for working families. Then he handed key roles on the Crowley transition team to a hospital system’s chief lobbyist, the son of a hedge fund billionaire who bought a $20.7 million Manhattan penthouse last year, and the Democratic consultant who once defended that son over property tax breaks he collected in two states.

Wisconsin · 16h

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Employ Milwaukee launches $9,000 relocation incentive program

MILWAUKEE — A new program is providing up to $9,000 in relocation reimbursement for non-Wisconsin residents to move to Milwaukee. The program, called Milwaukee Fresh, is an initiative from Employ Milwaukee designed to attract workers in high-demand fields, including health care, engineering, information technology, biotechnology and public service. Employ...

Milwaukee, WI · 20h

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Wrong-way Driving On Milwaukee Freeway By Tequila Leads To OWI Arrest

A Milwaukee driver was stopped for heading the wrong way down the freeway early this morning. Police found her intoxicated behind the wheel, with an open bottle of tequila sitting in the car. She's facing OWI charges, but fortunately no one was hurt.

Milwaukee, WI · 23h

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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.

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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While Josh Kaul’s Crime Lab Delayed, Women Were Murdered & Raped—But the Series Didn’t Run Before the Election

“Months passed. When the DNA report was issued…it did support the woman’s account. By then, (Levi) Mitchell had already raped two other women and murdered a third” – MJS reporter Ashley Luthern. While Attorney General Josh Kaul’s beleaguered crime lab delayed key DNA test results in...

Milwaukee, WI · 12h

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Ferney's Pizza Serves Up Fresh, Affordable Slices from Inside Riverwest Corner Store

“Pizza is a vessel,” chef Brian Cripps says. “It can be anything you want it to be, but the difference between OK pizza and great pizza is time, patience and ingredients.” He runs Ferney’s Pizza, serving up fresh, affordable slices from the back of Clarke Foods (832 E. Clarke) in Riverwest. Cripps describes his approach to pizza as “neo-New York” style, using dough made with high hydration and blended flours. Ferney’s is open Friday through Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. or until sold out.

Milwaukee, WI · 16h

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7 Wisconsin Hot Dog Stands And Burger Shacks That Have Barely Changed Since The 1950s

Some Wisconsin restaurants never bothered chasing trends, and that is exactly why people keep coming back. The places on this list still serve butter burgers, frozen custard, homemade root beer, and hot dogs the way they did generations ago. A few still have carhops who clip trays onto your car...

Wisconsin · 23h

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2026 Red Kettle Campaign in Milwaukee County kicks off Nov. 13

MILWAUKEE - The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County officially launched its 2026 Red Kettle Campaign on Friday, Nov. 13. The annual campaign supports essential local services, including food assistance, winter coats, holiday meals and toys, shelter and housing assistance, and other programs that help individuals and families throughout the year.

Milwaukee County, WI · 22h

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Editor Greg Borowski Knows Better Than This. For Shame! [JESS NOTES 11/12]

I know Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Editor Greg Borowski knows better than this. He just does. C’mon, Greg! Get real. I used to sit across from Greg in the newsroom before I decided to pursue a teaching career instead (it’s hard to have a young kid in journalism.) Greg was a good reporter. To be honest, I never really saw him as having editor potential, though. He was too introverted and a bit surly. More like an intense absent-minded scientist type in a rumpled shirt with a lot of intensity boiling inside (not that different from his brother, who is one of the only sane #Milwaukee County judges, David Borowski, and one of the most bombastic). Pity the poor readers who called the newsroom to complain and got an earful from Greg. I heard him blow a gasket a few times.

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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Milwaukee County Transit System gears up for the holidays

The workers of the Milwaukee Country Transit System (MCTS) are doing what they can to bring some holiday cheer to your life. Anna Schryver with MCTS joined FOX6 NOW to explain.

Milwaukee County, WI · 1d

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David Crowley made history. Now comes the hard part. | Opinion

This story was updated to add a video. David Crowley spent 10 minutes alone with his father just after the election was called in his favor. Years earlier, his dad urged him to finish his electrical apprenticeship because he believed his son could earn more in a skilled trade. But their conversation wasn’t about making money, it was about making history . Crowley had just been elected Wisconsin’s first Black governor, and his father wanted him to know how proud he was. “He talked about how I had elevated the family name,” Crowley told me Nov. 11 during a nearly 50-minute interview at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. His father, also named David, even joked that his name would now appear on buildings throughout Wisconsin. For Crowley, 40, the moment was almost overwhelming. So much so that the Gov.-elect revealed that for days after the election, he found himself crying every half-hour or so as the magnitude of what had happened Nov. 3 began to sink in. As he shared that emotion, I couldn’t help but think about how far he had come. I’ve written about Crowley for years as he rose to prominence from a community organizer to the State

Wisconsin · 2d

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7 Affordable Places Realtors Say Will Become Climate Havens as Temperatures Rise

This piece reviews seven affordable, senior-friendly cities with strong infrastructure and mitigation plans to help residents weather the effects of climate change.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Wisconsin restaurants offering to-go or dine-in options for Thanksgiving 2026

WISCONSIN — Aromas of turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie, and distant sounds of the football game on TV will soon fill the homes of many. But with it comes long days of prep work, and many, many rounds of washing the dishes. Luckily, several restaurants near you are offering...

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Ebenezer Stone Ministries planning community center, grocery store

Ebenezer Stone Ministries has big plans for the city's west side. For 26 years, the building served as the Pilgrim Lutheran Church daycare center. Now, Ebenezer Stone Ministries is revamping it to be a community resource center and affordable grocery store.

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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El Impostor brings flavors from around the world to a tortilla near you

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- El Impostor in West Allis is bringing the taste of the globe to West Allis with tacos and tequila. "A taco is like a little suitcase. You can fit anything in it. We have a lot of flavors coming from different parts of the world. We have a Korean style taco, we have shrimp tacos, we even have soy tacos. It's a little bit of everything," said "Xavier Obando the general Manager at El Impostor.

West Allis, WI · 1d