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Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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This West Side neighborhood had the ward with the highest voter turnout in Milwaukee

The risk of getting caught in bad weather or long lines didn’t deter voters in one West Side Milwaukee neighborhood last week. In Enderis Park, some evening voters had to wait in the rain in lines that snaked out of the polling site for 45 minutes to an hour, according to Lisa Sink, a poll observer at Enderis Park Playground, 2938 N. 72nd St.

Milwaukee, WI · 2d
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Riverwest food table complaints over rats, city plans to inspect site

MILWAUKEE - A garden and free food table in Riverwest were created to lend a hand in the community. But some say they are attracting more than the people they want to help. They say rodents have become a big problem there. The location sits just off Bremen and Clarke, between a bar and convenience store. People in the neighborhood say the free food table might not be the source of a rat problem, but it is not helping.

Milwaukee, WI · 1d
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David Crowley DODGES Questions on Why He Hid $4.56 Million Budget Error But Admits He Knew

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley admitted that he knew about a $4.56 million budget error BEFORE the election, but he gave a rambling and unclear response for why he didn’t tell voters or the Milwaukee County Board until the day after the election. Crowley, the new governor-elect and a...

Milwaukee County, WI · 4d
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Over 350 vehicles impounded for reckless driving by city of Milwaukee in first year of new ordinance

More than 350 vehicles involved in reckless driving offenses have been impounded in Milwaukee in the first year of a measure to crack down on the problem. Last year, a state law allowed local communities to pass ordinances to let police impound vehicles used in a reckless driving offense. It allows for the vehicle to be impounded when the driver is cited or arrested.

Milwaukee, WI · 1d
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Milwaukee’s Homeless: Against All Odds

Woman in a yellow hoodie living unhoused in Milwaukee (2026). Milwaukee’s Rescue Mission serves between 700 and 800 meals a day to people whose lives have spiraled out of control. The food helps homeless people who live in grimy alleys, public parks, or crawlspaces beneath the freeways. Alcoholism, drug abuse, and untreated mental illness are some of the factors that contribute to living on the streets.

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

Country Herald

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

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

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Milwaukee's 28th Holiday Lights Festival Lights Up Nov. 19 With Fireworks, Free Cocoa

Downtown Milwaukee flips the switch on its holiday season next Thursday, with the 28th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival kicking off at Pere Marquette Park. The six-week celebration begins Nov. 19 with fireworks, free cocoa and cookies, and appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus, setting the tone for a season of lit-up parks and decorated blocks stretching into the new year.

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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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.

Wisconsin · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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.

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

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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.

Wisconsin · 23h

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Milwaukee is overdue for snow, according to historical averages

Milwaukee is overdue for its first snow, according to historical averages. Milwaukee, on average, sees its first snow on Nov. 2, the Journal Sentinel reported . Madison is also overdue with its average first snowfall coming Oct. 27. Milwaukee is very likely to see its first snow this month. The Farmers' Almanac and Old Farmer's Almanac both suggest snow could be around during Thanksgiving week. A first snowfall arriving in December isn't common. The record for the latest snow of all time is Dec. 5. It likely won't be the snowiest winter for Milwaukee this year. A historically strong El Niño is possible, and that has brought below average amounts of snow in previous winters. That doesn’t mean no snow will fall. Andrew Quigley, a National Weather Service meteorologist, previously told the Journal Sentinel that an El Niño is an overall weather pattern that will impact the season. But localized, day-by-day weather could buck the overall trend. During the strong El Niño in the winter of 1997-98, the city saw 9.1 fewer inches of snow than average. Yet Jan. 9, 1998, it snowed 11.6 inches. Here are the first measurable snowfalls during past years. More: Hales Corners hires new plow

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

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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.

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

The Fulcrum

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Run Black and Green Connects Wellness With Community Action in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE, WI— Leaves crunched underfoot as participants in Run Black and Green’s Strides for Survival event walked through McGovern Park on Saturday, October 31, passing a lake, an apple orchard and a 300-year-old oak tree—sights many were seeing for the first time. The event, which celebrated the legacy of the Black Panther Movement, brought attendees together to move their bodies and learn from one another. For Nateya Taylor, who founded Run Black and Green, her passion for movement grew from her own experiences. “For me, growing up in Milwaukee, I was always afraid to move in my own neighborhood or to go on a walk in my own neighborhood,” Taylor said. The idea for Run Black and Green, now in its second year, came from Taylor’s experiences working in public health and her studies of criminal justice. In her studies, she was struck by the disparities Black people experience. Health outcomes for Black people in Milwaukee are worse in many cases than those for other racial and ethnic groups. A 2024 report from Health Compass Milwaukee showed that life expectancy for Black residents in Milwaukee County was 68.9 years, compared to 78.1 years for Hispanic residents and 79.7 years for

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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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,...

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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We Energies customers face another rate hike — but smaller, as regulators, Milwaukee Common Council, push back on utility

We Energies customers are in for another round of rate hikes over the next two years, although not as steep as the utility first proposed. Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission voted Thursday to approve a roughly 7% increase in We Energies’ electricity rates spread across 2027 and 2028 — the utility’s sixth consecutive rate hike. The utility expects an average residential customer’s monthly bill to rise between $7 and $8 per month in 2027 and again by between $6 and $7 the following year.

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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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 · 2d

Daily Reporter

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Potawatomi looks to expand Milwaukee data center

A small Milwaukee data center could be expanding – despite a recently enacted temporary moratorium on new data centers within the city. Forest County Potawatomi Community and Data Holdings, a tribal-owned business, are seeking Common Council permission to expand the data center, 3234 W. State St. That’s according to...

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Veterans: There Has Never Been a Better Time to Claim the Benefits You Earned

Every week, I sit across the table from veterans who waited years, sometimes decades, to file a disability claim. Some assumed they wouldn’t qualify. Others figured the VA was too backed up to bother. If that sounds like you, the numbers coming out of Washington this fall deserve your attention.

Milwaukee, WI · 1d