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Study finds fecal contamination at 64% of sampled Wisconsin water sites

WISCONSIN — A recent Environment America study looking at how safe rivers and lakes are for swimming found there’s still work to be done to improve water quality across the state. In its study, the organization sampled 345 river and lake sites across Wisconsin, finding that 64% of...
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Dugan’s law license not suspended by Wisconsin Supreme Court

(The Center Square) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court chose not to suspend the law license of former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan on Wednesday. Instead, Dugan will have a full hearing before any law license suspension can occur. The Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation had asked the court to summarily suspend Dugan
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Latino roots in Milwaukee, retired teacher dives into history

MILWAUKEE - Margartia Sandoval-Skare, a 77-year-old retired teacher, is diving into Milwaukee's Latino roots and turning family history into a lesson for all. Sandoval-Skare is a retired Milwaukee Public Schools teacher and librarian. She dedicated her retirement to tracing the city's Mexican ties, dating back to the l
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Bankruptcy talk; new life explored for former North Avenue headquarters: Here’s the latest on...

The Social Development Commission Board of Commissioners voted to hold off on a decision about whether to file for bankruptcy during an emergency meeting Monday night. The resolution is a latest development for the anti-poverty agency, which provided services for decades that included tax assistance, weatherization and
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Milwaukee leaders call for focused outreach in areas experiencing highest levels of violence

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- At a church on Milwaukee's north side Tuesday morning, a group of Milwaukee leaders gathered with the words "The Count Down" printed on their shirts. They were there to announce a new violence prevention strategy called "This is Our City: The Count Down." "We want Milwaukee...
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Marquette Interchange fatal motorcycle crash; cause under investigation

MILWAUKEE - All northbound lanes of I-43 through the Marquette Interchange were temporarily closed Wednesday morning, Sept. 16 due to a fatal motorcycle crash. Emergency responders from Bell Ambulance, the Milwaukee Fire Department, and the sheriff's office arrived at the scene around 1:36 a.m. The Milwaukee County Med
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This Southern Comfort Restaurant Is SERVING Up Hearty Fried Chicken, Brunch & More in...

Open daily, 8AM-8PM At 511 N. Broadway, Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar brings a generous taste of Southern comfort to Milwaukee’s lively downtown dining scene. 🍗. The restaurant combines scratch-made dishes, inviting service, and an energetic setting that makes breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner feel equally app
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East Tosa businesses push for North Avenue safety changes

Businesses along North Avenue in East Tosa are calling for more safety measures along the busy corridor, citing speeding drivers and repeated close calls involving pedestrians.
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Peek Inside: The Vig Is Milwaukee’s Hot New Dining and Drink Destination

After its grand opening on Friday, The Vig promises to be a great spot for food, drink and good conversation in the heart of Downtown. If you stepped inside The Vig on Friday night, you know the city is excited about the new spot. Milwaukee showed up in force to welcome the restaurant and bar for its lavish grand openi
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MCTS bus fare evasion drops, major service cuts loom

MCTS leaders say they've made a "significant impact" on fare evasion, dropping it from 33% to 24% in one year. MCTS still faces a $15.7 million deficit in 2027 following the expiration of federal pandemic relief funds. An MCTS consultant will present two versions of a 25% service cut to...

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