Health ·
State reports infant measles death in southwest Wisconsin
The state reported an infant death tied to a measles outbreak in southwest Wisconsin, its first measles-associated death in over 30 years, amid 431 cases statewide.
City Life
Around Town ·
Milwaukee County outlines process for replacing Crowley as county executive
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Schools ·
MPS to re-bid Lincoln Avenue School demolition work after appeal
Milwaukee Public Schools will seek new bids from demolition contractors for Lincoln Avenue School after an appeal, CBS 58 reported.
Weather & Environment ·
MMSD seeks public input on Burnham Canal wetland design
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District seeks public input on Nov. 10 as the Burnham Canal wetland project moves to design in Menomonee Valley.
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Around Town ·
Additional remains of Sade Robinson located in Warnimont Park, medical examiner confirms
Additional remains of Sade Robinson, the Milwaukee woman who was killed and dismembered in 2024, were found in Warnimont Park last week, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.
Around Town ·
Milwaukee domestic violence team report, death prevention efforts
Milwaukee's Domestic Violence High Risk Team, operated through Sojourner Family Peace Center, is seeing more than twice as many cases as it did six years ago.
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Schools ·
Arizona student arrested after alleged school shooting threat circulates online, prompts response in Wisconsin
An Arizona student was arrested after allegedly creating a post online, threatening to carry out a mass shooting at a school on Thursday, which Cudahy police say was rapidly shared online, including within the Cudahy School District.
Around Town ·
Two Republican constitutional amendments pass, one fails. Here’s what that means.
One of the passed amendments bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs in government.
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Schools ·
Legislative Democrats Outline Agenda For First Wisconsin Trifecta In 16 Years
Neubauer and Hesselbein eye school funding, abortion access and more with new legislative power.
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Around Town ·
Democratic US Reps Gwen Moore, Mark Pocan Cruised to Victory
Moore will serve for her 12th term, Pocan for his eighth term.
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Around Town ·
Pedestrian dead after being hit by driver in Brown Deer
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Schools ·
King Park field to receive an upgrade thanks to the Packers and LISC Milwaukee
While Lambeau Field may be over 100 miles away from King Park, students at Milwaukee Academy of Science will soon get to feel like they're playing on an NFL-quality field.
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Sports ·
Name revealed for Milwaukee's new pro football team
According to Urban Milwaukee, the team's name honors a famous Milwaukee County Zoo gorilla, and former Green Bay Packers players will lead its coaching staff.
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Culture & Events ·
World Series Mass of Thanksgiving set for Sunday, Nov. 8
A World Series Mass of Thanksgiving will be held Sunday morning, Nov. 8, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Milwaukee, per FOX6 News.
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Culture & Events ·
Trainfest brings hundreds of vendors and model railroads to Milwaukee
Trainfest is bringing hundreds of vendors and model railroads to Milwaukee, according to CBS 58.
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Sports ·
Wauwatosa East and Whitefish Bay advance to D2 State Championship game
In the Division 2 State Semifinals, Wauwatosa East defeated Pulaski 2-0. Luke Gendrich scored twice for the Red Raiders.
Around Town ·
Ben Brist Defeats Longtime Milwaukee Politician Bob Donovan
Democrats win pivotal race in southwest Milwaukee County, helping to flip Assembly.
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Around Town ·
The New Wisconsin Classic Stage Brings Gertrude Stein’s Avant Garde Opera to Life
Stein’s script is as radically avant garde today as it was when she composed it in 1938. There’s no way to follow it, in the usual story sense.
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Around Town ·
Squirrel Flower on ‘Getting Going’
The estimable indie-rock singer-songwriter will perform at Cactus Club.
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Around Town ·
David Crowley Trumps Tom Tiffany, Wins Gubernatorial Race
Democrats send Milwaukee leader to Madison as next governor, give Democrats control of Legislature.
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Around Town ·
MPS out nearly $200K after falling victim to bank impersonation fraud
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Around Town ·
Your Right to Know: Public Officials Use of Signal App Erodes Trust
Communications can be completely innocent — or a way to evade public records.
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Around Town ·
Remembering South Side organizer Manuel “Manni” Marquez
Manuel Marquez, who died recently at 53, dedicated his career to serving Milwaukee, particularly the South Side community where he grew up.
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Schools ·
Post From Community: Forward Scholars looking for volunteer tutors
Through partnerships with Milwaukee Schools, Forward Scholars helps students develop the literacy skills, confidence, and foundation they need to succeed in school and beyond.
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Around Town ·
Laughing Liberally Milwaukee Episode 154: Michael Cooper
Matthew Filipowicz and comedian Michael Cooper discuss how Vice President JD Vance answered a question about the affordability crisis by bringing up Jon Husted's ass.
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Sports ·
Jordan Love Cooks
Green Bay’s offense is going to have to rely on a high-flying vertical attack this season, because the run game is likely a lost cause.
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Culture & Events ·
Coming Out at Work
The holidays are just around the corner, and the city is already brimming with excitement.
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Around Town ·
Back in the News: Will Journal Sentinel Concede Errors?
Attorney demands retractions for controversial story about Mandela Barnes.
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Culture & Events ·
On New EP, Allison Mahal Finds Her Backbone
On Friday, Nov. 13, Mahal will take the stage at the Cactus Club to celebrate her new EP Backbone, a release featuring her most vivid writing yet.
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Culture & Events ·
Tabletop Bookshelf: A Bookstore for Indie RPGs and Solo Games
Gaming enthusiast Tom Gibes recently turned his online retail business into a thriving storefront and gaming lounge in Walker’s Point.
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Schools ·
UW System Enrollment Down Slightly This Fall
Decline in international students a key factor. But total enrollment up at UWM.
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Culture & Events ·
Frightening Spectacle by Bucks in Halloween Night Loss
Late in the fourth quarter, Brayden Burries viciously slam-dunked the ball, with legs flailing, as if kicking down the door for a SWAT team. It looked suspiciously like frustration and briefly woke up the crowd.
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Around Town ·
How Andrew Johnson undermined Reconstruction so the South could win the peace after losing the war
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Schools ·
Outreach, education key to voting accessibility, Wisconsin advocates say
Wisconsin has "many excellent accessibility requirements" for voters with disabilities, but it’s challenging to make sure voters are aware of them and that they’re implemented correctly, said Lisa Hassenstab of Disability Rights Wisconsin.
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Culture & Events ·
Lord of the Rings: ‘There and Back Again’
Harvey Weinstein’s fingerprints are all over the films of the ‘90s and ‘00s. His ties to what became Peter Jackson’s trilogy of movies based on J.R.R.
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Around Town ·
Where Do These Brewers Stand Against The Greatest MLB Teams of All Time?
By the end of the month the Brewers will likely have a combination of accolades that only five teams in the last 70 years and two in the last 42 can claim.
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Around Town ·
Analysis finds Trump’s changes to energy policies will hit households hard with higher costs for a decade
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