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Emergency 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.
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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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Take a look back at WPF's top five findings from 2025 on various issues facing Wisconsin.
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On Wednesday, ICE agents in Minneapolis shot and killed Renee Nicole Good. That night, protests and vigils popped up all across the U.S., including here in Milwaukee.
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The U.S. military raid in Venezuela killed at least 50 people and captured the country’s president and wife. In Milwaukee, residents quickly took action to check on loved ones in Venezuela, or to protest the raid.
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After increasing bus fares at the start of 2026, Milwaukee County's bus routes will be changing to address budget shortfalls. Here's what to know about longer wait times.
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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley weighs in financial troubles and opportunities facing Milwaukee in 2026.
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Over the past year, the presence of ICE agents across the nation has ramped up – with an increased budget, increased arrest quotas and an overall more aggressive approach. Do local governments have power to slow down those arrests? A new study shows that one answer lies in local jails.
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Midterms. Governor's race. Control of the Legislature. Legislative action on big issues. All that's ahead in 2026. Find out about it on Capitol Notes.
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Since the Milwaukee Police Department changed their pursuit policy a decade ago, the number of pursuits have skyrocketed. One nationwide analysis says that approach is incredibly costly and dangerous.
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A jury returns a guilty verdict in the case of Hannah Dugan. The Milwaukee judge was accused of allowing an undocumented immigrant defender to evade immigration agents
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Jurors handed down the verdict against Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan on Thursday after deliberating for six hours. She faces up to five years in prison when sentenced.