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Unemployed Struggle Without Federal Aid

Unemployed Struggle Without Federal Aid

In week 5 without $600 federal supplement unemployed workers call on Evers, Congress to find solution.

Protesters Condemn Jacob Blake Shooting

Protesters Condemn Jacob Blake Shooting

Hundreds demonstrate. People set trucks, buildings on fire. Evers sends National Guard.

Evers Calls for Special Session on Policing

Evers Calls for Special Session on Policing

In wake of Kenosha shooting calls for legislative session on police accountability, transparency.

Kenosha Schools Will Have In-Person Classes

Kenosha Schools Will Have In-Person Classes

Unlike Appleton and Oak Creek-Franklin, board votes to move from virtual to in-person classes.

UW-System Competed With Feds for COVID-19 Tests

UW-System Competed With Feds for COVID-19 Tests

Thompson said federal government tried to take their order of testing machines.

Will Restaurants Survive the Winter?

Will Restaurants Survive the Winter?

Outdoor dining has been a lifeline during the pandemic.

Utility Shut Off Moratorium Extended

Utility Shut Off Moratorium Extended

Wisconsin residents have until Oct. 1 before disconnections start.

Homeless Shelters, Advocates Expect Wave of Evictions

Homeless Shelters, Advocates Expect Wave of Evictions

COVID-19 is complicating their response to people losing housing.

Pence Hypes Economy, COVID-19 Response

Pence Hypes Economy, COVID-19 Response

The vice president campaigned for Trump in Darien Wednesday.

Perez, DNC Support Wisconsin Lawsuit

Perez, DNC Support Wisconsin Lawsuit

Will federal court allow more time to request absentee votes and count all ballots postmarked by Nov. 3?

State Politicians Squabble On Postal Service

State Politicians Squabble On Postal Service

As USPS backtracks on changes, Kaul part of multi-state suit, Democrats and Republicans argue.

Eric Trump Comes to Town

Eric Trump Comes to Town

Speaks to MPD members about defunding police. ‘Guys, it’s fundamentally crazy.'