Milwaukee residents are being urged to take extra precautions against bites after the first mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in the state this year were identified in the city, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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Squire Robinson leads a new generation of Milwaukee artists with his distinctly bold style
The young Milwaukee artist creates paintings with rich colors and powerful Black figures.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Resources
Here are ways to beat the heat this summer
Splash pads, senior centers and libraries are all places you can stay cool over the summer.
Posted inHealth and Wellness
MKE FreshAir Collective adding air quality sensors along Beerline Trail
Harambee, Riverwest and other neighborhoods along the Beerline Trail are getting more air quality sensors as part of a project with MKE FreshAir Collective and Riverworks Development Corp.
Posted inHealth and Wellness
Wisconsin governments have received $160 million in opioid settlement funds. Here’s where it’s going.
Search the latest reports to see how Wisconsin counties and municipalities are spending opioid settlement funds — and where millions remain unspent.
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Here’s what we learned at the latest Community Collaborative Commission meeting
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Here’s what we learned at the latest Community Collaborative Commission meeting
Members of the Community Collaborative Commission are still trying to finalize Milwaukee’s community policing plan. The plan establishes expectations of how police should engage with residents and the community.
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5 things to know and do the week of July 13
Build strength and balance with two workout events; learn how to cook a summer meal; ride your bike through the 10th Aldermanic District; and more.
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We asked all 325 state and legislative candidates their favorite Wisconsin fun fact. See their answers in our voter guide.
What’s your favorite fun Wisconsin history fact? We asked the 325 candidates running for state and legislative office in 2026 that question and others as a part of Wisconsin Watch’s 2026 voter guide, a resource that launches today.
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Milwaukee Intertribal Circle has a new home
Milwaukee Intertribal Circle announced this week that, after months of searching, it signed a lease for a space at 6510 W. Layton Ave, Suite 101.