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What’s Driving Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate

What’s Driving Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate

Pro-gun laws, red-lining and lead poisoning have a strong correlation with shootings.

Campaign Cash: $250,000 In Dark Money Backs Appeals Court Candidate
Campaign Cash

$250,000 In Dark Money Backs Appeals Court Candidate

Conservative Waukesha judge Judge Maria Lazar backed by shadowy Illinois group.

How To See The Aurora Borealis From Wisconsin

How To See The Aurora Borealis From Wisconsin

Astronomy Magazine editor reveals how to see northern lights from Badger state.

City Hall: Lead Program Investigation Closed Without Criminal Charges
City Hall

Lead Program Investigation Closed Without Criminal Charges

But investigation confirms program was mismanaged.

Youth Apprenticeship Program Nurturing Culinary Ambitions

Youth Apprenticeship Program Nurturing Culinary Ambitions

Brigade MKE is attempting to train a generation of culinary professionals and entrepreneurs.

Mount Pleasant Seeks Company for Foxconn Site

Mount Pleasant Seeks Company for Foxconn Site

First project update in two years. Site remains largely vacant.

City Hall: Former Police Captain Wins $350,000 Settlement
City Hall

Former Police Captain Wins $350,000 Settlement

Andra Williams charges discrimination after being rejected for two manager jobs.

MKE County: County Set to Pass Paid Family Leave
MKE County

County Set to Pass Paid Family Leave

8 weeks paid leave for employees has support of board and county executive.

Data Wonk: DeSantis Leads The COVID-19 Death Squad
Data Wonk

DeSantis Leads The COVID-19 Death Squad

GOP politicians who discourage vaccines are causing more deaths.

US Supreme Court Rejects State’s Legislative Maps

US Supreme Court Rejects State’s Legislative Maps

Wisconsin high court overruled but could still use Evers maps to revise redistricting.

‘Gingerbread Land’ Street To Honor Sister Clara

‘Gingerbread Land’ Street To Honor Sister Clara

2600 block of N. 1st St. will add honorary name for pastor who saved it.

Cedarburg Group Calls for Diverse Curriculum

Cedarburg Group Calls for Diverse Curriculum

Bridge The Divide lobbies school district, appeals to DPI, faces conservative opposition.