Vice President JD Vance promotes anti-fraud agenda during Milwaukee visit, drawing supporters and protesters
Jul 10, 2026
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On Wednesday at the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Air Refueling Wing, Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech that focused on health care fraud and protecting taxpayer dollars.
Milwaukee’s Cherry Street Community Garden works to inspire next generation of gardeners
Jul 10, 2026
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A nonprofit called Bloom MKE stewards several community gardens in Milwaukee. This summer, they're teaching first and second graders about soil and composting.
What experts are saying about ICE tactics during recent surge of arrests in Milwaukee
Jul 09, 2026
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Recently, ICE officers were in Milwaukee using aggressive tactics as they detained people. This included drawing firearms, smashing car windows and pinning people to the ground. What can videos of ICE’s recent operations here tell us?
Former Milwaukee County judge Hannah Dugan fined $5,000 in ICE obstruction case
Jul 09, 2026
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Judge Dugan was convicted of felony obstructing in federal court in December — in a case that, as she put it, cast her as "both a scofflaw and a hero." Her sentence does not include prison time.
Milwaukee youth gain practical life skills & mentorship at Handyman Academy
Jul 09, 2026
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Handyman Academy, designed to mentor Milwaukee youth and teach them handy skills, just wrapped up its third season.
Move over, campfire songs! This Milwaukee area summer camp features welding, soldering
Jul 08, 2026
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Heavy Metal Summer Experience camp in Wisconsin helps introduce high school students to the skilled trades through projects and weeklong camps at local metal shops.
Why is Wisconsin home to so many Revolutionary War artifacts?
Jul 03, 2026
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To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, the Wisconsin Historical Society is highlighting some of its rare Revolutionary War-era artifacts.
At America's 250th, remembering early Black history in the U.S.
Jul 03, 2026
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As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, we reflect on the status of Black people at the time of America's founding.
After MPS school was destroyed by fire, how does city's lack of sprinklers stack up nationally?
Jul 03, 2026
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Lincoln Avenue Elementary School was total loss after a fire in Milwaukee in June 2026. The school didn't have sprinkler systems. Is that normal?
Remembering Indigenous peoples' history during America's 250th
Jul 02, 2026
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The U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday this week. But one thing that’s missing among much of the festivities: the story of this continent's Indigenous peoples.
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