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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 · 3d
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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.

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

FOX6Now.com Milwaukee

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Waukesha County election canvass underway ahead of Dec. 15 vote

WAUKESHA, Wis. - Voters in Waukesha County will soon head back to the polls to cast another ballot. Last week’s results are now being certified. The canvassing board is expected to continue working through Wednesday. The results of last week’s election will not be made official until their work is done.

Waukesha County, WI · 2d
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Washington County expands investment in Heritage Trails

Washington County is moving forward with the next phase of investment in Heritage Trails County Park, following the successful completion of the Heritage Trails Mountain Bike Trail Pass Pilot Program. The voluntary trail pass program generated approximately $28,600 in revenue, providing a dedicated funding source for trail improvements while helping...

Washington County, WI · 2d
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A note of “Thanks” from Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County

November 10, 2026 – West Bend, Wi – Wow! What a night at Pizza Ranch in West Bend, WI, as Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County participated in the restaurants Community Impact Night. The event works with non-profit organizations who help out at the restaurant during the dinner rush, greeting guests and bussing tables.

Washington County, WI · 1d

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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 · 2d

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David Crowley is laying out his priorites following historic win

Wisconsin · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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...

Milwaukee, WI · 4d

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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...

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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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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...

Milwaukee, WI · 5d

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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.

Milwaukee, WI · 5d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 3d

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‘A Political Miracle’ - Democrat Berman upsets Steil in SE Wisconsin

This article was originally published by The Badger Project, a citizen-supported journalism nonprofit in Wisconsin. On a day when Democrats scored smashing victories across the country, Mitchell Berman, an emergency room nurse and political rookie, surfed the blue wave to beat U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil by four percentage points, or about 12,000 votes out of more than 300,000 cast.

Wisconsin · 5d

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How to Choose a Reliable Moving Company in Southeast Wisconsin

Moving to or within Southeast Wisconsin means trusting strangers with everything you own, your furniture, your grandmother’s china, and the boxes your kids packed themselves. Choosing the wrong company can turn an already stressful day into a nightmare of damaged belongings, surprise charges, and no-shows. Choosing the right one makes the whole process feel manageable.

Wisconsin · 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 · 5d