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Courts Left With Loose Ends When ICE Detains Criminal Defendants

Courts Left With Loose Ends When ICE Detains Criminal Defendants

Bail forfeited, defendants don't get their day in court, victims don't get to testify.

Nursing No Longer a Professional Degree, Says Trump Administration

Nursing No Longer a Professional Degree, Says Trump Administration

Slashing federal student loans for nurses could contribute to shortage in Wisconsin.

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Early Childhood Programs Declining in Milwaukee

Early Childhood Programs Declining in Milwaukee

A systemic failure: County can't make up for underfunding at federal and state level.

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

Members Only: A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
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A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.

Wisconsin Schools Still Waiting for ‘Lifeline’ Federal Funding

Wisconsin Schools Still Waiting for ‘Lifeline’ Federal Funding

At stake: $22 million for 20 schools with tribal land, 40% of one district's budget.

Weekly News Quiz: November 22, 2025
Weekly News Quiz

November 22, 2025

See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.

Wisconsin Democratic Party Far Ahead of GOP in Federal Fundraising

Wisconsin Democratic Party Far Ahead of GOP in Federal Fundraising

A 4-1 edge over Republicans in October as parties vie for control of Congress.

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WisconsinEye, State’s Public Access Channel, Might Shut Down

WisconsinEye, State’s Public Access Channel, Might Shut Down

The network says they will stop all coverage Dec. 15 if they are unable to receive enough donations to continue operations.

Sponsored: Echoes of Hope Presented by Danceworks Performance MKE and Violins of Hope Wisconsin
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Echoes of Hope Presented by Danceworks Performance MKE and Violins of Hope Wisconsin

DPMKE presents an entire concert of world premiere works which explore the moment when silence becomes complicity, and speaking out carries risk. Each piece reveals the unseen toll of oppression, the truths we bury to feel safe, and the haunting echoes of ignorance. Read the full story here.