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FEMA assistance: Milwaukee County help center opens Tuesday

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee County will open a "Disaster Recovery Center" on Tuesday to help people who have uninsured losses or emergency needs related to April's severe storms and floods. What is the Disaster Recovery Center?. Local perspective:. The Disaster Recovery Center will be at the Northwest Health Center, near 76t
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Video shows moment Milwaukee officer was hit by car, opened fire

Milwaukee police have released video of the chaotic scene on Water Street on the Fourth of July weekend that ended with a police officer being hit by a car and officers shooting the suspect.
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Remembering Manty Ellis: A Life in Music

Jazz has survived and flourished because of people like Manty Ellis, a local hero who lived and breathed music for 93 years—a jazz guitarist of the highest caliber and a committed educator who taught countless musicians. He was always sharp, even in his final days—with vivid recollections, accurate musical assessments,
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West Allis standoff, arrest after home break-in near 76th and Lapham

WEST ALLIS, Wis. - West Allis police arrested a man after a home break-in and standoff on Monday afternoon, July 20. Police were called to the area of 76th and Lapham for "suspicious activity" at around 2:20 p.m. A caller said a man pounded on his door to say he needed help and that someone was trying to kill him, acco
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Viroqua Fire Department responds to garage fire in Town of Franklin

VIROQUA, Wis. — The Viroqua Fire Department responded Friday night to a structure fire at E7414 Monson Road in the Town of Franklin, according to Fire Chief Chad Buros. The department was dispatched at 10:49 p.m. Friday for a report of a fire in a detached garage. Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke and fla
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Fatal August 2025 Milwaukee shooting; man gets 28 years in prison

A Milwaukee man was sentenced on July 17 for his role in a fatal August 2025 shooting on the city's north side. Larry Jefferson was sentenced to 28 years in prison and 15 years extended supervision. Investigators used surveillance video, Flock cameras and an interview with the shooting victim's son...
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School district officials weigh sending more students on MCTS buses

Every morning, rising senior Curtis Hutcherson takes two Milwaukee County Transit System buses to get to Audubon Technology and Communication Center on the South Side. Hutcherson said he doesn’t mind his daily commute on MCTS, except when the buses are delayed. If his bus hits traffic, he sometimes misses his transfer.
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Smoke clears; strong to severe storms possible

Smoke is still lingering over much of Wisconsin this morning. As southerly winds pick up this morning, smoke will continue to disperse, allowing air quality to improve. An Air Quality Alert continues through noon.
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‘Just Want Them Back’: Family of Black Teen, Sade Robinson, Dismembered After First Date,...

The family of Sade Robinson says they are reliving their nightmare after discovering that nearly everything they had left of the slain 19-year-old disappeared from […] ‘Just Want Them Back’: Family of Black Teen, Sade Robinson, Dismembered After First Date, Devastated Again After Her Belongings Vanish from Storage Uni
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Frida Fest celebrates art, culture and community in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Thousands of people gathered in Milwaukee this weekend for the eighth annual Frida Fest, a celebration of art, culture and community inspired by renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The two-day festival showcased local artists from across southeast Wisconsin and featured live music, dancing, more t

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