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Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent addresses finances, safety and declining enrollment

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius outlined her vision for the district’s future during a “State of Our Schools” address, pointing to progress while acknowledging challenges involving student achievement, finances, staffing, safety and enrollment. Cassellius, who has led Wisconsin’s largest school district since March...

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Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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.

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Milwaukee Public Schools financial crises pile up as questions loom

MILWAUKEE - The Chief Financial Officer for Milwaukee Public Schools is MIA. Is she on paid leave? Unpaid leave? What was her role in a demolition bid the district was about to award to a Chicago firm for 5 times the cost of a local bidder? What about the $450,000 stolen by a con-artist in a bank fraud case? This week on Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Nicole Herzog are joined by FOX6's Jason Calvi to break down the long list of financial crises facing MPS and what we still don't know about those in charge of managing one of the state's largest reservoirs of public money.

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'Suspect it was negligence:' Mother of baby found unresponsive at Milwaukee at-home daycare asks for answers, justice and community prayers

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — As Savannah Griffin sat surrounded by her loved ones and blue candles on Tuesday afternoon, her main focus was on a large picture frame next to her, featuring her young son, Gabriel. "He liked to laugh; he smiled all the time. He was just a...

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Rep. Lindee Brill: Democrats Promised to End Vouchers as MPS Share Falls Below Half

Fewer than half of Milwaukee children who receive a publicly funded education now attend Milwaukee Public Schools, a first that comes as Democrats prepare to take full control of state government. Alan J. Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy at Marquette Law School, reported the shift Wednesday in...

Milwaukee, WI · 22h

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Holiday cookie swap is getting a Milwaukee-sized upgrade

One of the biggest food brands in the country has been sharing home-cooked recipes for decades, and it all happens right here in Milwaukee. Brian Kramp is at Taste of Home, getting a behind-the-scenes look at the people and recipes that keep America cooking.

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Marquette Men’s Basketball Announces Three Class Of 2027 Signees

Marquette men’s basketball announced the official signing of all three of their Class of 2027 recruits on Wednesday. Marlon Martinez, Philipe Ndong, and Akol Nyok all turned in their paperwork on the first day of the fall signing period, and all three will arrive on campus in the summer of 2027 with five years of eligibliity.

Milwaukee, WI · 21h

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Nearly $900,000 Raised to Improve Healthcare Access in Chicago and Milwaukee

CHICAGO, IL — A major fundraising initiative is bringing renewed attention to healthcare disparities and the need for greater investment in historically underserved communities across Chicago and Milwaukee. Advocate Health announced that its annual GATHER fundraising event raised nearly $900,000 to support healthcare access initiatives on Chicago’s South Side...

Chicago, IL · 2d

Wisconsin Badgers On SI

Wisconsin basketball officially signs its consensus four-star prospect

A 6-5 guard from Milwaukee, Jalen Brown is viewed as a consensus four-star recruit and top-100 recruit in the country.

Madison, WI · 17h

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Downtown Milwaukee's Trinity Three Irish Pubs Pulls Sale Sign, Plots Menu Overhaul

Trinity Three Irish Pubs at 125 E. Juneau Ave. in downtown Milwaukee will remain open, reversing an effort earlier this year to sell the business. The pub will continue operating under its current ownership, with plans to introduce an updated menu, expanded hours and other improvements. The reversal marks a...

Milwaukee, WI · 19h

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Ebenezer Stone Ministries planning community center, grocery store

Ebenezer Stone Ministries has big plans for the city's west side. For 26 years, the building served as the Pilgrim Lutheran Church daycare center. Now, Ebenezer Stone Ministries is revamping it to be a community resource center and affordable grocery store.

Milwaukee, WI · 17h

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Assata alternative school closing after 34 years, over declining enrollment

Assata alternative school closing after 34 years, over declining enrollment. The school citing declining enrollment as the main cause of the closure. The last day will be Nov 30.

Milwaukee, WI · 16h

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Milwaukee Bobblehead Museum adds Governor-elect David Crowley to political collection

A new line of bobbleheads from Milwaukee’s National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum will feature Governor-elect David Crowley along with other recent winners in the midterm elections. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum was founded in 2014 in Milwaukee. As its name suggests, it creates bobbleheads...

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Bay Port boys basketball to play in Deer District Prep Showcase

(DEER DISTRICT) – Wisconsin’s next generation of basketball stars will take center court at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, Jan. 2, as the third annual Deer District Prep Showcase returns for a full day of high school basketball action. Hosted by Fiserv Forum and Bound Wisconsin, the event will bring together 12 of the state’s top boys basketball teams for six exciting matchups, giving student-athletes the opportunity to compete at Milwaukee’s premier sports and entertainment venue. From thrilling finishes to standout individual performances, the showcase has quickly become an exciting annual event for players, coaches and basketball fans across the state.

Milwaukee, WI · 9h

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Milwaukee With Kids weekend guide: Start up your holiday spirit

Nov. 13-14 Kick off the 2026 holiday shopping season by strolling through unique gift shops filled with holiday treasures, discovering one-of-a-kind gifts, and enjoying delicious food and drinks from neighborhood eateries. Plus you can travel along the street via horse-drawn wagon and enjoy warm apple cider during the ride. Bavarian...

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Milwaukee Schools Lean Too Hard on Special Ed Referrals, Consultants Warn

Outside consultants who reviewed Milwaukee Public Schools’ special education referrals and disciplinary transfers say the district appears to be leaning too heavily on both, pointing instead to a need for more direct support when students act out in class. The consultants have proposed building a behavioral rapid response team and expanding early childhood education as ways to cut down on referrals they consider unnecessary.

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Build first, close later: MPS superintendent pitches new approach to school facilities

Milwaukee Public Schools wants to suggest a list of new buildings and schools targeted for investment or renovation before it closes any schools, Superintendent Brenda Cassellius said at the Great Schools Committee meeting Monday night. “We do not want to come with a list of closing,” Cassellius said. “We want...

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Cleveland State Men's Soccer Punches Ticket into #HLMSOC Championship Game

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – Cleveland State (8-6-4) upended the regular season champion and top overall seed Milwaukee (7-5-6) 1-0 on Wednesday afternoon in the Horizon League Semifinals. The Vikings are back in the championship game for a second straight year and fourth time under coach Sinisa Ubiparipovic. The opening half...

Cleveland, OH · 1d

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Wisconsin veterans honored on final Honor Flight of 2026

MILWAUKEE — On Saturday, November 7th, Milwaukee-based Stars and Stripes Honor Flight honored 110 Wisconsin veterans and their guardians on the final honor flight trip of the year to Washington D.C. There were veterans from the Korean and Vietnam wars; including a pair of husband-wife vets, two sets of...

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A different kind of student council makes a real impact in Milwaukee

They lift your spirits, prompt you to think, make you feel grateful and inspire you to do more. They connect you to our community, shining a spotlight on what's good about our city. They're stories that are Uniquely Milwaukee. When we think of who’s making the decisions that affect our...