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52 Wisconsin Communities Jail Individuals For Unpaid Fines, A Costly Process
ACLU study finds municipal courts, including Milwaukee, use threat of jail, but it's counterproductive.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can Mock Beaver Dams Restore Wisconsin’s Wetlands?
Human-made, beaver dam analogs could have big benefits.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Bennet Goldstein
Climate Change Brings State More Winter Days Above Freezing
Milwaukee County has added 13 days above freezing, new report finds
Jan 1st, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Some Wisconsin Communities Say They Have Too Many ZIP Codes
The Village of Somers has 14 different ZIP codes. Congress may take action.
Jan 1st, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Tightens Financial Reporting
New resolution requires stricter financial reporting from county departments.
Jan 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How To Battle Seasonal Affective Disorder
Psychiatrist credited with discovering SAD offers tips to overcome it.
Jan 1st, 2025 by Alyssa Allemand, Wisconsin Public Radio
Uplifting Mansion Brings New Life To Wisconsin Avenue
New owners reinvigorate historic 1899 mansion as a hub for entrepreneurs and events.
Jan 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Explorium Buys Good City In Continued Craft Beer Shakeup
Four Good City locations will be rebranded as part of Explorium's big expansion.
Jan 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Lights Brewing Announces Closure
Menomonee Valley brewery will close in early 2025, ending seven-year run.
Dec 31st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Most Popular Transportation Stories
A busy year, with stories about the buses, freeway, airport, streetcar and BRT.
Dec 31st, 2024 by Urban Milwaukee
County Hikes Funding For Jail Contractor
More funding for financially troubled company handling jail health care.
Dec 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Most Popular Milwaukee County Stories
Cancelled fireworks, a restored beach and the fate of the domes were big concerns.
Dec 31st, 2024 by Urban Milwaukee
