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“Active Streets” Through Humboldt Park Scaled Back
Reconfiguration doesn't provide increased access to many amenities cited by the county, but does provide shortcut for motorists.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMPS Will Begin School Year Virtually
School districts aren't prepared to educate in person with current levels of COVID-19.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Madeline Fox and Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioPotawatomi Laying Off 1,600
The hotel and casino is struggling in the hard hit tourism industry.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioThis Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality
Protests this weekend continue the movement that began in late May.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCouncil Spending Hours Reviewing Barrett’s Appointments
Plenty of praise and criticism for department heads, including Jeff Polenske and Jeanette Kowalik.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCOVID-19 Hospitalizations Up 40 Percent In Two Weeks
Lagging indicator of disease's spread has upward trend.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneChild Care Providers Question Mask Mandate for Kids
The city's new ordinance applies to children three and up.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMeet Martha Lund, the Bay View Yarn Bombing Artist
She's taking her exceptional knitting to the streets.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Michael HollowayService Estimates COVID-19 Exposure Risk at Gatherings
A gathering of 100 people in Milwaukee County is given a 97% chance of having COVID-19 positive attendee.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneDemocrats Want to Ease Unemployment Restrictions
New legislative package targets state's struggling unemployment system.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerState Using Half of Testing Capacity
DHS officials call for residents to more readily get tested for COVID-19.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismTaking Back Our Streets
Reckless driving plagues the city. An new coalition of concerned citizens wants your suggestions.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Danitra Jones