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David Crowley lays out Wisconsin Governor transition plan

One week after winning the Wisconsin governor’s race, Governor-elect David Crowley says his attention has already shifted from campaigning to building an administration that can “hit the ground running” in January. Crowley joined Point Taken to discuss his transition from Milwaukee County executive to governor, assembling a...

Wisconsin · 6h

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Hundreds Attend No Kings Protest in Cathedral Square Park

Media Milwaukee’s Charlie Skrade went to Cathedral Square Park to talk to locals from Milwaukee attending the No Kings Protest about why it was so important for them to come out. With the midterms quickly approaching, the protest meant more for those in. attendance than ever before.

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Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival kicks off downtown holiday season on Nov. 19

🎄✨ The Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival returns Nov. 19 with fireworks, dancing, free cocoa and Santa! Who's joining the kickoff at Pere Marquette Park?

Milwaukee, WI · 12h

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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.

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Milwaukee’s Holiday Musical Wonderland

The seasonal decorations are up and the lights sparkling as the holiday season begins. Peace on earth, goodwill to all. Music helps lift the spirits and renew one’s strength. There are many musical offerings to share with family and friends. Here are just a few. Consider celebrating on Friday,...

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We Energies rate hike, Milwaukee to consider taking over utility

Regulators approved a rate hike for We Energies customers, while the city of Milwaukee’s Common Council wants to explore taking over the utility. The Milwaukee Common Council voted unanimously to spend up to $1.35 million on a feasibility study for the takeover. State law requires voter approval and a...

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Stars and Stripes Honor Flights expand eligibility for Cold and Gulf War veterans

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Ahead of Veterans Day, it was announced more of those who served can now apply to participate in the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. Eligibility was just expanded to include veterans from the Cold and Gulf War who served through July 31, 1991. Since the organization...

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Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell announces run for Milwaukee County executive

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell announced her official run for Milwaukee County Executive on Monday. Nicholson-Bovell will be the acting county executive when Gov.-elect David Crowley resigns from office to take over his new role. Once that happens, the county will call for a special election,...

Milwaukee County, WI · 1d

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Baldwin, Johnson pen resolution honoring Brewers World Series win

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Senate is expected to reconvene this week. When it does, baseball's best team will almost certainly be honored.

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Following rate hike, Milwaukee alderman pushes for public utilities

MILWAUKEE — Following the announcement of another WE Energies rate increase, Milwaukee Alderman Alex Brower is pushing for the city to take control of its electric utility. The Milwaukee Common Council unanimously approved a proposal Friday to conduct a feasibility study examining whether the city should acquire WE Energies’ local utility assets. Brower joined WTMJ’s Libby Collins on Wisconsin’s Weekend Morning News to discuss the proposal and what it could mean for Milwaukee residents.

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

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Milwaukee County supervisors demand answers over $4.56M budget error

Milwaukee County supervisors approved the county’s 2027 budget while demanding answers about a roughly $4.56M calculation error that budget staff ID'd weeks before finance leadership was notified.

Milwaukee County, WI · 4d

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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 · 7d

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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...

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Stars and Stripes Honor Flight expands eligibility to more Wisconsin veterans

MILWAUKEE— More Wisconsin veterans will soon have the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., through Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. The organization is expanding eligibility to include veterans who served during the Cold War and Desert Storm. Applications are now open, but those veterans are not expected to fly until next year.

Wisconsin · 1d

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After latest We Energies rate hike, Milwaukee Common Council approves study on creating city's own electric utility

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The Milwaukee Common Council on Friday unanimously approved spending $1.35 million to study whether it's realistic for the city to start its own electric utility. The vote came less than 24 hours after the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a rate increase for We...

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Milwaukee Council Strips $2.5M From Police to Fund New Fire Engine

Milwaukee's Common Council unanimously adopted a $2.27 billion budget for 2027 on Friday, and buried in the numbers is a pointed shift of priorities: $2.5 million pulled from the Milwaukee Police Department, with $1.6 million of that coming straight out of MPD's vehicle account and landing in the Fire Department's budget to buy a new fire engine.

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Judges behaving badly and the good they do | Legally Speaking with Hildebrand Law Firm

Judges are entrusted with enormous authority, but they are not supposed to be above the law. Attorneys Kirsten Hildebrand and Matt Kaplan discuss Judge Hannah Dugan’s federal case, the ways judges can be disciplined and the challenges of electing judges who are expected to remain impartial. They also explore how campaign fundraising, political labels and the pressure of reelection can create questions about bias in the courtroom. The conversation balances those concerns with stories of judges who have made a positive difference, including Judge Joe Donald’s work creating Milwaukee County’s drug treatment court, Judge Kristy Yang’s service to the Hmong community and Judge Mary Triggiano’s work on behalf of children and families.

Milwaukee County, WI · 3d

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Many visitors upset to learn Retzer Nature Center could charge a fee

For decades, visitors have been able to hike the trails and explore Retzer Nature Center without paying a parking fee. That could soon change under a proposal from Waukesha County.

Waukesha County, WI · 4d

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State Debate: Use Brewers' win to pitch Milwaukee, urges local businessman

Milwaukee needs to leverage the Brewers' World Series win into a recruitment pitch, writes businessman and radio host Jeff Sherman in a Journal Sentinel guest column. He has several suggestions on how to make that happen. In a Wisconsin Democracy Campaign post, director Nick Ramos celebrates the Brewers' win and...

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

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