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Be Careful Swimming In Lake Michigan

Be Careful Swimming In Lake Michigan

Last year there were 56 drownings. Rip currents can be tricky.

Poor People’s Campaign Pickets Ron Johnson

Poor People’s Campaign Pickets Ron Johnson

Gathering at his downtown office demanding a $15 minimum wage, restoring Voting Rights Act.

Kenosha Cop Who Killed Michael Bell Jr. Running for Sheriff

Kenosha Cop Who Killed Michael Bell Jr. Running for Sheriff

Albert Gonzales shot Bell, which resulted in $1.75 million wrongful death settlement.

City Hall: Six Council Members Want Tougher Pandemic Rules
City Hall

Six Council Members Want Tougher Pandemic Rules

Push mayor for indoor mask mandate and mandatory vaccinations for city employees.

Officials Urge a Return to Mask Wearing

Officials Urge a Return to Mask Wearing

Dangerous Delta variant leads to rising cases. Local officials recommend masks at indoor public places.

State Elections Chair Wants Arizona-Style Audit

State Elections Chair Wants Arizona-Style Audit

"Donald Trump won this election in Wisconsin," Rep. Brandtjen declares.

Murphy’s Law: SNAP Food Benefits Fall Short in State, Nation
Murphy’s Law

SNAP Food Benefits Fall Short in State, Nation

In 27 counties and 40% of the nation benefits fall short of average cost of a meal.

Suit Charges ALEC Unlawfully Helps Republicans

Suit Charges ALEC Unlawfully Helps Republicans

Nonprofit's help to GOP politicians in Wisconsin, other states, violates its tax status?

City Hall: Council Holds ARPA Spending Until September
City Hall

Council Holds ARPA Spending Until September

Mayor's $93 million "summer plan" delayed, along with proposals by alders.

MATC Spending $6.75 Million On Student Financial Relief

MATC Spending $6.75 Million On Student Financial Relief

Debt forgiveness program uses federal pandemic aid to help almost 7,000 MATC students.

Transportation: Beerline Trail Extension Could Get Federal Funds
Transportation

Beerline Trail Extension Could Get Federal Funds

County Department of Transportation seeking $1.6 million for trail expansion.

Baldwin Calls For Rejecting Purdue Pharmacy Bankruptcy Plan

Baldwin Calls For Rejecting Purdue Pharmacy Bankruptcy Plan

Plan shields Sackler family, gives top company executives $5.4 million in bonuses.