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Large corporate landlord Highgrove Holdings and its founder David Tomblin are in court battling to keep their properties out of receivership. What is receivership, and can it be used to "evict" Tomblin from Milwaukee?
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Joy Powers/WUWMWe hear from the vintage gaming enthusiasts, pinball designers, D&D dungeon masters and "Star Wars" droid builders who make up the Midwest Gaming Classic. -
Joel Trick/Audubon Great LakesPiping plover season is officially underway in Wisconsin, and this year marks a decade since they started nesting in Green Bay after being gone for more than 70 years. -
Sophie Yufa/Milwaukee Magazine911 dispatch centers in Waukesha and La Crosse counties are using Ava, an AI chatbot from Seattle tech company Aurelian, for non-emergency calls. -
Charlesbridge Publishing/Illustrations by Maggie CarrollDuring World War II, the Milwaukee Brewers hosted morning games so that people working overnight shifts could still enjoy America’s favorite pastime. When author Judy Campbell-Smith found out about this history, she turned it into a children's book called Baseball for Breakfast: A (Mostly) True Story.
Data centers are large facilities filled with computer servers that power the internet and everyday digital services and their rapid growth is sparking debate nationwide.
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Shake Rag Alley is an art center in Mineral Point that attracts visitors from Wisconsin and beyond, offering a variety of classes throughout the year. -
It's been a difficult year for Milwaukee restaurants, but Venice Williams is helping how she can — with soup pop-ups. -
We explore some of the latest restaurant openings, even as many beloved spots close their doors amid rising rent and food costs.
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The National Weather Service measured wind gusts of 77 mph in parts of Milwaukee. The strong winds downed many trees and power lines. -
High winds ripped through Milwaukee County Monday afternoon, including high wind gusts at Milwaukee airport, downing trees and wires. Damage to Port Milwaukee reported -
Milwaukee's Community Center for Immigrants has been helping clients navigate confusion since the Trump administration paused the visa processing for immigrants from 75 countries. -
What the national Marquette Law School Poll shows about a potential blue wave and how it impacts Wisconsin's legislative and governor’s races. -
GMC’s Acadia Denali Ultimate is a prime example of the comfort and convenience a big brute tamed with a creamy soft leather interior can provide.
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