How to stay healthy when wildfire smoke worsens air quality
Jul 21, 2026
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As the air quality improves in Milwaukee, wildfires continue spreading across Canada. Milwaukee County’s chief health policy advisor shares how to stay healthy during air quality warnings.
What would it mean to 'defund' or 'abolish' the police? Here's what Milwaukee organizers say
Jul 21, 2026
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"Abolish ICE." "Defund the police." These words and slogans carry a lot of weight. But what do they mean to organizers in Milwaukee who fight for systemic change?
What would it mean to 'defund' or 'abolish' the police? Here's what Milwaukee organizers say
Jul 21, 2026
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"Abolish ICE." "Defund the police." These words and slogans carry a lot of weight. But what do they mean to organizers in Milwaukee who fight for systemic change?
New report on last year's historic Milwaukee floods shows financial aftermath and status of cleanup
Jul 20, 2026
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The Wisconsin Policy Forum just released a report about the aftermath of the August 2025 floods in the Milwaukee area.
Their Milwaukee school burned down. Between nightmares, there's hope for the future
Jul 20, 2026
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Lincoln Avenue School students are still recovering from hearing their school was destroyed by fire. Now, students will be at Pulaski High School in fall 2026.
What to know about "oppo" or oppositional research
Jul 17, 2026
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As election season picks up, so does the negativity. One of the ways voters see this is in opposition research, or gathering and sharing negative news on candidates. So how does this world work? And how is it changing politics in Wisconsin?
Hazardous air quality blankets southeastern Wisconsin
Jul 16, 2026
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An air quality advisory is in effect for the state of Wisconsin until noon on Friday.
An immigrant rights activist's take at ICE Out MKE vigil
Jul 16, 2026
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Alan Chavoya is a leader in the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression. He weighs in at an emergency community vigil after the deaths of three men in other states during ICE traffic stops.
Milwaukee food pantries report 50% uptick in visitors. How does hunger impact kids?
Jul 15, 2026
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Hunger in Milwaukee kids when school is out and they need summer meals in order to eat. How hunger impacts children's ability to learn and grow.
Audit of Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and contractor Veolia moves forward
Jul 13, 2026
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The MMSD commission chair explains what lies ahead for the audit of the district and the company that runs its wastewater treatment plants.
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