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Trump Tariffs Seek More Manufacturing, But Does Wisconsin Lack the Workers?
State has labor shortage. Business leaders skeptical about opening new factories.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
New School Board Member Had Strong Union Support
Seven of nine board members are now union-backed candidates.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Terry Falk
Wisconsin Sees Record Number of Wildfires This Year
Double the historical average this year; climate change, drought causing problem.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Here’s Some Music That Stalin Banned
Prometheus Trio performs works by Shostakovich, Mozart and Turina.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Martha Brown
Common Council Wants to Ban Hookah Sales to Those Under 21
Hookah bars expanding in city. Compliance with state law may be an issue.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Take on Big Environmental Cases
Including cases related to large farms, PFAS pollution and environmental permits.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Five Milwaukee Suburbs Launch Data-Driven Traffic Calming Projects
Projects are part of bigger vision of eliminating traffic deaths by 2037.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Learning from Atlanta’s Data-Driven Housing Initiative
All the city news you can use.
Apr 13th, 2025 by Jeff Wood
Stack’d Equipment Will Be Auctioned
Plus: Three new businesses open, offering pizza, coffee and acai.
Apr 13th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Celebrate Milwaukee Day With An Urban Milwaukee Membership
Become an Urban Milwaukee member for just $4.14 per month for first year.
Apr 13th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Campaign Urges Black Communities to Use Naloxone to Reduce Overdoses
42% of drug overdose deaths in Milwaukee County in 2024 were Black residents.
Apr 13th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Air Wisconsin Will Layoff Over 100 Workers
Economic uncertainty cited. Will affect workers in Milwaukee, Appleton airports.
Apr 13th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
