Wisconsin Supreme Court debate highlights sharp contrast between candidates on abortion, judicial philosophies
In their only debate before Tuesday’s election, judges Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor sought to paint the other as extreme.
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Economic Development
Big raise on its way for permanently and totally disabled workers as Tony Evers signs worker’s comp bill
More than 300 permanently and totally disabled recipients haven’t received a raise in their worker’s comp benefits since 2016.
Education
Update: MPS board approves plan to move deaf and hard-of-hearing students from Milwaukee Sign Language School to Neeskara
Deaf and hard-of-hearing students at Milwaukee Sign Language School, 7900 W. Acacia St., will move next year to Neeskara School, 1601 N Hawley Road.
Health & WEllness
Community reflects on latest loss of support for residents after news that City on a Hill is closing
The closure of City on a Hill is the latest blow to North and West Side residents already impacted by the loss of social services, grocery stores and other resources.
Housing
Utility disconnections resume April 15. Here’s what you need to know if you are behind on payments
Residents who are behind on their bill could be at risk of disconnection. Here are some ways you can help prevent that from happening.
Public Safety
‘What exists is not always what young people want’: Milwaukee leaders react to ‘teen takeovers’ at Bayshore Mall and Moody Park
Community leaders in Milwaukee are raising concerns about violence involving teens and calling for solutions.
Arts and Recreation
Mixed martial arts star and Milwaukee native Rose Namajunas meets with youths at South Side club
Rose “Thug Rose” Namajunas, a current UFC fighter and former champion, shared her experiences growing up in Milwaukee.