Scammers target injured Wisconsin workers with fake worker’s compensation hearings
Wisconsin officials warn that scammers are using fake worker’s compensation hearings to trick injured workers, most of them Spanish-speaking, into paying bogus fees.
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Economic Development
Fight over who expands Wisconsin’s power grid heads to Washington
After losing a major transmission project to a startup, American Transmission Company asks federal regulators to reopen the bidding, escalating a fight over who will build — and profit from — Wisconsin’s grid expansion as data centers drive demand.
Education
School district officials weigh sending more students on MCTS buses
For MPS high schoolers, getting to school can mean late buses and long waits. The district is weighing whether it should send more students on county buses.
Health & WEllness
Food for Health fills void by providing medically tailored meals to those in need
The organization is Wisconsin’s first accredited medically tailored meal provider, preparing and delivering meals designed for people living with chronic health conditions.
Housing
Neu-Life Community Development breaks ground on $16M center in Milwaukee
Community members and elected officials gathered on the corner of West Cherry and North 12th streets for the groundbreaking of NeuVue, a new center for Milwaukee’s youths and young adults.
Public Safety
Community reacts to recent surge of reckless driving deaths
Four pedestrian deaths in less than 10 days has Milwaukee residents and a Vision Zero leader talking about how to help prevent reckless driving.
Arts and Recreation
Here are 11 free concert series in Milwaukee
There are still plenty of opportunities to get out in the community and enjoy live music this summer.