Many Milwaukee schools have vaccination rates lower than the herd immunity threshold for measles. Officials say vaccinations are key to preventing an outbreak.
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Can immigration officials access your Medicaid data? What it means for Wisconsin patients
Wisconsin is suing to block federal immigration officials from accessing Medicaid records. The dispute has sparked concerns over privacy and avoided health care.
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Ace Boxing Club damaged in fire, will remain closed for repairs
The South Side club suffered at least $6,000 in damages. Club’s leader hopes for community support to help it reopen.
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Milwaukee homeless providers increase capacity as temperatures hit subzero levels
Milwaukee’s homeless providers and others are working together to ensure safety during extreme cold.
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As the winter chill settles in, here’s how to stay safe
Frigid temperatures and other winter weather conditions can be especially treacherous for residents. Here’s what to keep in mind.
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Winter can be dangerous for older adults and children. Here’s how to stay safe
Winter weather conditions can be especially treacherous for younger and older residents. Here’s what to keep in mind.
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Memorable story of 2025: ‘True definition of strength’: How this Milwaukee man fights through sickle cell disease
Mariela Fonseca Ruiz selected a story about James Griffin, a local man raising awareness about sickle cell disease, as a memorable story of 2025.
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My most memorable story of 2025: How Walker Square is reviving its summer farmers market
Reporter Meredith Melland’s favorite story of the year is the return of the Walker Square Farmers Market thanks to dedicated neighbors and vendors.
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‘We don’t turn anyone away’: Wisconsin’s free clinics fill gaps as thousands expected to go uninsured
Free and charitable clinics brace for a surge in patients due to spiking Affordable Care Act premiums and the expiration of a crucial tax credit.
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How healthy is the air in your neighborhood? Here’s how you can find out.
MKE FreshAir Collective monitored air quality from 21 sensors around Milwaukee in 2024 to create its first yearly report.