Gov. Tony Evers said he plans to veto a Republican-led measure that would further limit the Milwaukee Common Council’s ability to influence Milwaukee Police Department policy.
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Finding long-term care is hard. Here’s how to start.
How experts recommend starting the search for assisted living in Wisconsin — from using aging and disability resource centers to asking referral agencies the right questions. Tell us what else you want to know.
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How do Milwaukee families feel about MPS schools being closed Monday?
This time, most parents felt Milwaukee Public Schools made the right call.
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Milwaukee Water Works to replace 3,800 lead service lines this year on the North and South sides. Is your neighborhood next?
Contractors in the Milwaukee Prioritization Program will replace lead service lines in 23 Milwaukee neighborhoods this year, with work ramping up this month.
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North Avenue Community Ambassadors lead neighborhood cleanup at Legacy Garden
Volunteers with the North Avenue Community Ambassadors clean up trash and other debris regularly, part of an effort to beautify and show pride for the Lindsay Heights neighborhood.
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5 things to know and do the week of March 16
Learn about the West National Avenue construction project; get hired at American Family Field; share poetry at an open mic night; and more.
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Artwork that heals: TBEY Arts Center organizes youth exhibit inside hospital
The visual arts exhibit includes drawings, multimedia art and other pieces created by youths.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 13
Meet Daniel Tiger with Milwaukee PBS; show off your science project at Escuela Verde; celebrate with the Milwaukee Baseball Club; and more.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
ICE re-arrests Sheboygan Falls mother after judge halted deportation and cleared green card path
Months after an immigration judge canceled her deportation order and cited family hardship in setting her on a path to legal residency, ICE officers arrested Elvira Benitez during a routine check-in in Milwaukee.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Resources
As more Milwaukee grocery stores close, community-led efforts to find solutions grow
Local grassroots organizations like Metcalfe Community Bridges, the African American Roundtable and Hunger Task Force have stepped in to address threats to food access.