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The Wisconsin GOP-led Legislature wants to put a constitutional amendment before voters that would change the state government's approach to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Shane Morris/Adobe StockWisconsin's next election is Feb. 17. Here's a guide to help people vote in Wisconsin. -
Evan Barbian/Cathedral CenterLast weekend, dangerously low temperatures hit the Milwaukee area. Shelters opened their doors and stretched their capacity to assist as many residents as possible, including Cathedral Center in downtown Milwaukee. -
Jimmy Gutierrez/WUWMEmergency protests popped up across the nation over the weekend calling out the killing of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents. The 37-year-old was an intensive care nurse at a VA hospital in Minneapolis and grew up in Green Bay. -
Mark Savage/Savage On WheelsFor folks needing, or wanting, a capable and dependable off-road vehicle, but would like to save anywhere from $40,000 to $50,000 compared to the luxury-laden Lexus LX 700h tested last week, I have an answer: Toyota’s Land Cruiser Hybrid.
Join us on Feb. 26 at Ope! Brewing in West Allis for "Bubbler Talk" Trivia!
Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m.
Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m.
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The National Weather Service issued an “extreme cold watch" for southern Wisconsin from Jan. 22-24. Milwaukee-based meteorologist Paul Roebber explains what's causing the bitter cold. -
In the final episode of our "Live at Lake Effect" series, co-executive producer and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp performs in the Lake Effect Surf Shop with his band. -
Milwaukee Public Schools is required to have armed police in some schools. Students are calling for reforms and boundaries for the officers.
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Students from Milwaukee-area high schools organized walkouts Jan. 20 during school. They were a part of nationwide walkouts organized by students upset with the Trump administration's aggressive ICE operations. -
Matt Wild from Milwaukee Record recaps his favorite new songs from local musicians this month. -
Much of southern Wisconsin is under an extreme cold watch Jan. 22-24. Here are Milwaukee-area resources to help you stay safe during bitter cold. -
Milwaukee Public Schools has announced it will receive a final payment from the state that was previously withheld after the school district missed financial reporting deadlines in 2024. -
Milwaukee's health department released its community report identifying five major areas putting Milwaukee residents at higher risk.
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