A Madison office focused on police accountability is investigating Corey Ruiz's death
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20 of 183 episodesDemocratic candidates for Wisconsin governor debate in Milwaukee
Candidates discussed Gov. Evers' failed tax relief deal, data centers, policing, school vouchers and more.
'I cannot stress just how devastating': Tornado rips through Wisconsin's Fox Cities
A severe tornado ripped through the Fox Cities region of Wisconsin on Monday. Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson details the destruction.
Wisconsin ranks 8th in the nation for 2026 State of the States Report
But despite its high ranking, downward trends in some categories could see Wisconsin lose its place in the top ten.
Milwaukee man creates app to track air quality following wildfire smoke
Canadian wildfire smoke led to days of terrible air quality in Milwaukee in July. A local man created an app that helps folks understand wil...
What Wisconsin voters should know ahead of the Aug. 11 partisan primary
Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe explains how the partisan primary works, how to vote absentee, voter ID requiremen...
Wisconsin doctor shares what to know about cyclospora
As of July 22, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 105 cases cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by a microsc...
Public input important to Veterans Park lagoon restoration
The lagoon near the city’s lakefront is looking a bit desolate, and its water is unhealthy. But Milwaukee County Parks intends to change tha...
How to stay healthy when wildfire smoke worsens air quality
As the air quality improves in Milwaukee, wildfires continue spreading across Canada. Milwaukee County’s chief health policy advisor shares...
What would it mean to 'defund' or 'abolish' the police? Here's what Milwaukee organizers say
"Abolish ICE." "Defund the police." These words and slogans carry a lot of weight. But what do they mean to organizers in Milwaukee who figh...
What would it mean to 'defund' or 'abolish' the police? Here's what Milwaukee organizers say
"Abolish ICE." "Defund the police." These words and slogans carry a lot of weight. But what do they mean to organizers in Milwaukee who figh...
New report on last year's historic Milwaukee floods shows financial aftermath and status of cleanup
The Wisconsin Policy Forum just released a report about the aftermath of the August 2025 floods in the Milwaukee area.
Their Milwaukee school burned down. Between nightmares, there's hope for the future
Lincoln Avenue School students are still recovering from hearing their school was destroyed by fire. Now, students will be at Pulaski High S...
What to know about "oppo" or oppositional research
As election season picks up, so does the negativity. One of the ways voters see this is in opposition research, or gathering and sharing neg...
Hazardous air quality blankets southeastern Wisconsin
An air quality advisory is in effect for the state of Wisconsin until noon on Friday.
An immigrant rights activist's take at ICE Out MKE vigil
Alan Chavoya is a leader in the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression. He weighs in at an emergency community vigil aft...
Milwaukee food pantries report 50% uptick in visitors. How does hunger impact kids?
Hunger in Milwaukee kids when school is out and they need summer meals in order to eat. How hunger impacts children's ability to learn and g...
Audit of Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and contractor Veolia moves forward
The MMSD commission chair explains what lies ahead for the audit of the district and the company that runs its wastewater treatment plants.
Vice President JD Vance promotes anti-fraud agenda during Milwaukee visit, drawing supporters and protesters
On Wednesday at the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Air Refueling Wing, Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech that focused on heal...
Milwaukee’s Cherry Street Community Garden works to inspire next generation of gardeners
A nonprofit called Bloom MKE stewards several community gardens in Milwaukee. This summer, they're teaching first and second graders about s...