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Former candidate for governor Mandela Barnes files defamation lawsuit against Journal Sentinel

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WBAY/WISN) - A former candidate for Wisconsin governor filed a defamation lawsuit against Journal Sentinel, Inc. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is disputing the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s reporting in two articles published on July 30, the same day he dropped out of the race for governor. Barnes claims the newspaper acted with actual malice, and made “false statements and implications despite contrary information and a disclosed reporting conflict,” according to the lawsuit.

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Rep. Lindee Brill: Democrats Promised to End Vouchers as MPS Share Falls Below Half

Fewer than half of Milwaukee children who receive a publicly funded education now attend Milwaukee Public Schools, a first that comes as Democrats prepare to take full control of state government. Alan J. Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy at Marquette Law School, reported the shift Wednesday in...

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Your Wisconsin weekend guide: Musicals, holiday markets, tree lightings & more

🎭 Big weekend ahead in Wisconsin! "Big The Musical" opens, a 160-artist holiday market kicks off, plus Pentatonix, Brandi Carlile and holiday parades. What's on your list? 🎄

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Changes await Wisconsinites during open enrollment

MILWAUKEE — Open enrollment for potential insurance customers on the marketplace and through a Medicaid program continues from now through Jan. 15, and as there are every year, a number of changes are awaiting enrollees ahead of 2027. "In short, there are less-qualified healthcare options," said Justin Rivas, the...

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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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First Keisha Lance Bottoms, Jon Ossoff bobbleheads unveiled

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first bobbleheads of Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jon Ossoff after their Nov. 3 wins. The post First Keisha Lance Bottoms, Jon Ossoff bobbleheads unveiled appeared first on Rough Draft® .

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Milwaukee Put the Fonz Beside the River With His Thumbs Permanently Up

The Bronze Fonz is Milwaukee’s riverfront tribute to the cool, thumbs-up character from Happy Days....

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Milwaukee, WI, Struggles With Low Starter Home Availability Compared to Other Cities

A recent analysis by Realtor.com® reveals a shifting landscape for the American starter home. For many would-be buyers, these entry-level options have felt increasingly scarce as rising prices and climbing

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Milwaukee With Kids weekend guide: Start up your holiday spirit

Nov. 13-14 Kick off the 2026 holiday shopping season by strolling through unique gift shops filled with holiday treasures, discovering one-of-a-kind gifts, and enjoying delicious food and drinks from neighborhood eateries. Plus you can travel along the street via horse-drawn wagon and enjoy warm apple cider during the ride. Bavarian...

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Greater Milwaukee Urban League hosts '41st Annual Black & White Ball'

More than 750 guests filled the Baird Center on Saturday, November 7, 2026 for the Greater Milwaukee Urban League’s "41st Annual Black & White Ball,' GMUL’s largest fundraiser. Enterprise Mobility was the Presenting Sponsor. The Co-Chairs were Najeeb W. Rabadi of Enterprise Holdings and Dr. Celeste and Sheldon Cuffie of Cream City Cyber.

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From Democrats’ midterm romp to the MLB, many victors come out of the blue

MILWAUKEE — The 2026 World Series went through Wisconsin for the first time in 44 years and provided the most surprising champion Major League Baseball produced in more than a decade. The Milwaukee Brewers, the sport’s smallest market with a middling payroll, forged one of the hottest runs in postseason history — an 11-2 march […]

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Milwaukee outlines four-year plan to improve maternal and infant health

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee health leaders are moving forward with a four-year Maternal and Child Health Strategic Plan aimed at improving birth outcomes by strengthening relationships among doctors, community advocates and patients. The plan comes as Milwaukee’s infant mortality rate remains one of the worst in the nation, according to...

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REAL ESTATE | Review of sports complex proposals across Washington County, Wi area

November 13, 2026 – Village of Slinger, Wi – A proposed 142,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor sports complex near the I-41 and STH 60 interchange in the Village of Slinger could change the landscape for youth sports and recreation in Washington County, and potentially put the brakes on other developers considering similar projects.

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Red kettle campaigns launch across Wisconsin for the holiday season

MILWAUKEE — It's a sound associated with the holiday season for many across the country and Friday, that unmistakable sound of a ringing bell within arm's reach of a red kettle rang out at dozens of spots all across Wisconsin. "Our community is a very generous community," said Beverly...

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Former ‘Radio Milwaukee’ Director Disclosed Arrests Before Resigning.

Former Milwaukee Board of School Directors adult alternative “Radio Milwaukee” WYMS (88.9) Executive Director Jordan Lee disclosed two arrests to the station’s board while he was still employed by the organization, but board members said they didn’t learn the specific allegations against him until prosecutors filed criminal charges in August, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

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How Wisconsin shaped a horror legend

Robert Bloch was a familiar name to me. I had read some of his horror stories, I knew he was the author of “Psycho,” and I’d seen the Alfred Hitchcock movie based on it. But one thing I didn’t know until last month: Bloch, legendary author of horror, fantasy and science fiction books, and screenplays — including episodes of the original Star Trek series — lived and worked in Wisconsin for much of his life.

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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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400,000 eggs delivered to Wisconsin as part of lawsuit settlement

Local news about the companies, people and issues that impact business in Northeast Wisconsin and beyond. Attorney General Josh Kaul said that more than 400,000 eggs have been delivered to Wisconsin food banks and community organizations this week, marking the first shipments of approximately 2 million eggs secured for Wisconsin through a multistate settlement with three major egg producers for allegedly colluding behind the scenes to raise prices.

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