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Medical Experts Cite Rise in Fireworks Injuries, Urge Safety on July 4th
Firework-related injuries up by 52% last year, trend felt in Wisconsin.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioCan Milwaukee Achieve Zero Traffic Deaths?
Mayor signs 100-item Vision Zero action plan, touts decline in traffic deaths.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban
Pre-Civil War law was invalidated by later laws, justices find in 4-3 ruling.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioCounty Transportation Director Resigns
Donna Brown-Martin resigns after shocking MCTS budget deficit revealed.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Graham KilmerMeet Milwaukee’s Flag Task Force
Will the council agree with its rankings?
Jul 1st, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneCity-Owned Building Could Become Dessert Shop
Proposal would transform former barber shop into a neighborhood bakery.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Sophie BolichTheir Budget Closes Green Bay Prison, GOP Leaders Announce
Evers had called for this. Safety concerns have plagued 127-year-old facility
Jul 1st, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioState Budget Deal Would Give UWM $189 Million
Funds from state capital budget would redevelop former Columbia Hospital.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in June
A big month, with more than a dozen new places now open in Milwaukee.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Sophie BolichHow Republicans Screwed Themselves
Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Bruce MurphyWisconsin Tribes Adding Surveillance Technology
Lac du Flambeau's one-mile central village area has more than 160 cameras.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin ExaminerMinocqua Brewing Company Owner Charged with Harassment
Kirk Bangstad arrested for alleged harassment of Lakeland Times publisher.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio