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Council Strikes Deal On How To Spend $179 Million ARPA Allocation
Housing, lead abatement, child care, police recruits, violence prevention, a new MLK library and more.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Got Yuck in Your House or Garage?
Drop off your old and unused household hazardous waste at our State Fair Park (Gate 1 off Greenfield Ave.) mobile collection location October 22 11am to 2pm and October 23 8am to 2pm.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Lawsuit Argues Kenosha Police Helped Rittenhouse, Militia
Suit is filed by the survivor of Rittenhouse shooting.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Artist Captured Black Women’s Experience of Summer 2020
Rosy Petri created a multi-media project of oral history and accompanying fabric portraits.
Oct 15th, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Black Business Boost Fund Targeted At Milwaukee Entrepeneurs
New fund targeted at supporting people of color launch and grow businesses.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Ends Criminal Penalties for Minors Engaging in Prostitution
Sen. Alberta Darling wants minors being trafficked to be treated as victims.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Public School Enrollment Didn’t Rebound After Pandemic Dropoff
Public school enrollment down, voucher and charter programs up.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Election Probe Testimony Postponed
Testimony from public officials for the GOP-investigation was to begin Friday, Oct. 15.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPD Supervisors Face Vaccine-or-Mask Requirement
Agreement is less strict than requirement for general city workers, doesn't include rank-and-file police officers.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Might Bid for 2024 Republican National Convention
City already planning to bid for the Democratic National Convention.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Pumpkin Patch Pop-up
Plus, a brewery tap takeover, gallery night at the Pfister, the photography of Jan Serr, the WAMI Awards and a Packers halftime performance.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Hospitals Expect to Lose Staff Over Vaccine Mandates
Despite high levels of vaccination, heath systems don't expect 100% compliance.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
