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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...

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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

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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

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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?

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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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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...

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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.

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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

CBS 58

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.

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CBS 58

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.

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TMJ4 News

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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