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David Crowley’s Milwaukee County Just Disclosed $4.5 Million BUDGET ERROR, the Day AFTER Election

Milwaukee County budget error suddenly revealed the day after the election. The day after Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was elected Wisconsin governor, the county has suddenly revealed a major $4.5 million budget error. Crowley’s administration knew about it for TWO WEEKS, but didn’t tell anyone until the day after...

Milwaukee County, WI · 3d
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This Underrated Wisconsin City Is Where Gen Z Can Actually Afford Their First Dream Home

Nobody talks about Racine, Wisconsin the way they should, and honestly, that’s been working out just fine for the people who already live there. Racine is sitting on the western shore of Lake Michigan, doing its thing, while the rest of the country argues about housing prices and wonders why homeownership feels like a fantasy.

Racine, WI · 4d
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We Energies rate increase approved

Milwaukee County, WI · 2d

The Coconut Mama

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Wisconsin’s first Buc-ee’s now has a 500-day timeline

Wisconsin’s first Buc-ee’s now has a detailed construction clock. Our previous Wisconsin Buc-ee’s update covered the start of site work and the city’s early-2028 expectation; the project’s construction manager has…

Oak Creek, WI · 4d

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Milwaukee Prepares Kneeland Properties Site for Redevelopment

A site beneath Interstate 43 in Milwaukee's Menomonee Valley is being prepared for new life. The city and its community partners are preparing the Kneeland Properties site, nestled next to the Menomonee River, for light-industrial redevelopment, with remediation, infrastructure work and developer recruitment already underway. According to Milwaukee City Development,...

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

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West Allis Christkindlmarkt Returns With More Than 80 Vendors

West Allis’ Christkindlmarkt is scheduled for Dec. 4 and 5 at the West Allis Farmers Market, 6501 W. National Ave. The City of West Allis says more than 80 vendors will participate. Hours are Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The market...

West Allis, WI · 2d

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City of Milwaukee budget gives MFD one new fire engine after cutting funds from MPD

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The Milwaukee Common Council has approved Mayor Cavalier Johnson's $2.2 billion budget for 2027, including an amendment to fund one new fire engine. The decision comes after concerns from some alders about the Milwaukee Fire Department's aging fleet and the lack of funding for equipment replacement in the mayor's original proposal.

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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Milwaukee Street Takeovers: One Year Into The Crackdown

Over Labor Day weekend last year, streets across the city erupted in chaos. Throughout each night, drivers performed burnouts, skidded across intersections and spun donuts as fireworks shot into the air. In some cases, fires were set. Boisterous crowds ringed the intersections to watch, cheer on the drivers and livestream the action, often coming dangerously close to the speeding cars. In the morning after these so-called street takeovers, the intersections bore the black rings of tire skid marks.

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

Wisconsin Examiner

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Victorious Wisconsin Democrats lay out their plans

Following Democrats’ resounding victories in Wisconsin Tuesday night, Gov.-elect David Crowley and Democratic legislative leaders spent Wednesday talking about preparing to work for Wisconsinites, though the specifics are still being worked out.  Crowley said as he begins putting together a transition team and cabinet he wants it to be representative of the entire state, not […]

Wisconsin · 3d

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New Berlin gives early OK to 80-unit assisted living facility

The wheels are turning for a future memory care and assisted living facility in New Berlin. The city of New Berlin Plan Commission on Wednesday recommended land use and zoning changes for a proposed 104,166-square-foot, 80-unit memory care and assisted living facility at 4675 S. Moorland Road. The commission approved the project’s use, site and architecture plans for developer Azura LLC.

New Berlin, WI · 1d

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New Berlin mayor controversy, special meeting held

A petition to remove New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament from office was the only item on the agenda on Thursday night, Nov. 5. FOX6's Abril Preciado was there and has more.

New Berlin, WI · 2d

Wisconsin Watch

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Election Day errors add to Milwaukee’s history of messy elections

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Walking down Milwaukee’s Brady Street nightlife district on Oct. 23, near hundreds of rowdy fans cheering on the Brewers in Game 1 of the World Series, Wisconsin Elections Commission appointee Bob Spindell raised a topic that’s often on his mind: his distrust in the city’s election operations.

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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We Energies on price hikes

A We Energies rate hike has been approved by Wisconsin regulators, and the City of Milwaukee ponders a replacement for the utility. Brendan Conway from We Energies joined FOX6 NOW to talk about all of this and more.

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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Two candidates quickly emerge for JoCasta Zamarripa’s soon-to-be-open aldermanic seat

Just days after current Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa’s historic victory in the race for Wisconsin secretary of state, two suitors have declared candidacy for her soon-to-be-open Common Council seat. Milwaukee County Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez and Amanda Avalos, a political and youth organizer who previously served as vice chair of...

Milwaukee County, WI · 1d

Wisconsin Examiner

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Wisconsin’s election was held without a hitch, but Dems have plans for reform

After months of Democratic anxiety and planning by election officials in case the Trump administration interfered with voters casting their ballots or officials counting them, Tuesday’s election in Wisconsin went off without a hitch.  The state’s prominent election deniers, including former state Rep. Janel Brandtjen, left Milwaukee’s central count facility on Tuesday long before the […]

Wisconsin · 2d

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Wisconsin DOT discusses Milwaukee-area construction

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The long-term lane closure on southbound I-41 from Good Hope Road to Silver Spring Drive is expected to reopen next week, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Jason Roselle, the department's engineering chief, joined us Friday, Nov. 6 to discuss the updates. The General Mitchell...

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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Wauwatosa’s weirdest building is a Frank Lloyd Wright original that defies logic

Wright’s flying saucer sits just outside Milwaukee. Just outside Milwaukee, on a quiet street in Wauwatosa, sits a round blue-and-white building that makes people stop their cars. It looks like a flying saucer touched down and never left. It’s actually a working Greek Orthodox church, one of the last...

Wauwatosa, WI · 1d

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New Life Considered For The Public Museum’s Iconic Exhibits

A state legislator is launching a long shot bid to preserve the current Milwaukee Public Museum after its replacement opens next year. Rep. Russell Goodwin (D-Milwaukee) tells Milwaukee Magazine that he is exploring whether the state could purchase the county-owned building and use part of it as a scaled-back museum while turning the rest into offices for justice-related state agencies and possibly other uses.

Milwaukee, WI · 2d