Lake Michigan shoreline advocate Paul Florsheim wins in appeals court. What does it mean?
Sep 10, 2026
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A circuit judge ruled Paul Florsheim could not be ticketed for walking the Lake Michigan shoreline beyond Shorewood’s public beach. But Wisconsin still lacks a clear policy on the public’s right to enjoy the Great Lake shores.
Kids don't learn when school is too hot. Milwaukee-area classrooms must adapt to heat waves
Sep 10, 2026
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Milwaukee Public Schools and the Waukesha School District don't have air conditioning in many schools. As climate change brings heat waves, Milwaukee cancels school and kids can't learn.
What's Wisconsin Democratic Governor Tony Evers' legacy?
Sep 09, 2026
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Evers is not running for a third term, which means he has just a few months left in office. How did he shape Wisconsin?
Project to keep Asian carp out of Lake Michigan set to resume as invasive fish gets closer
Sep 09, 2026
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Twenty-four years ago, Asian carp were found in the upper Illinois River. Ever since, scientists and environmental groups have been pushing for a way to stop the voracious invasive fish from penetrating Lake Michigan.
'The Library Show' hypes Milwaukee music & literacy
Sep 08, 2026
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The Milwaukee Public Library hosted a concert late last week to celebrate music — and to encourage youth to sign up for a library card.
What to know about Wisconsin's measles outbreak and how to protect yourself
Sep 03, 2026
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As of Sept. 2, there were 110 confirmed cases in Wisconsin. All but one of those sickened are unvaccinated.
A year after Milwaukee’s historic floods, officials are trying to prepare for the next big storm
Sep 02, 2026
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A regional flood mitigation task force is working on long-term solutions to better protect the Milwaukee area from the next major storm.
Residents say We Energies proposed rate hike too much to bear
Sep 02, 2026
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Milwaukee residents are urging the Public Service Commission to deny We Energies' proposed residential rate hike. The utility says the increase is necessary to improve reliability and infrastructure.
MPS cancels second day of school due to heat
Sep 01, 2026
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MPS cancelled school on Wednesday, Sept. 2 — the second day of the school year. Most buildings do not have central air conditioning.
Milwaukee's Veggie Chop Shop uses farmers' excess produce to feed those in need
Aug 31, 2026
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A program in Milwaukee gathers excess produce from local farmers' markets, enlists volunteers to chop it up, cooks it into vegetarian meals and delivers them to places like homeless shelters.
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