A 27-year-old man was driving eastbound on Capitol Drive when he lost control and struck a bus shelter, killing his 17-year-old passenger, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
New Bader building renamed in Harpole’s honor
New Bader Philanthropies on King Drive building renamed in Mildred Harpole, Milwaukee civil rights activist honor Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
In a lawsuit, Kyle Rittenhouse shooting survivor Gaige Grosskreutz blames Kenosha officials for deadly chaos
Gaige Grosskreutz, shot by Kyle Rittenhouse, has sued Kenosha officials, claiming their cooperation with armed vigilantes violated protesters’ rights Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
A Republican senator from a purple district wants a hearing on a nonpartisan redistricting bill. He’s unlikely to get it.
Sen. Dale Kooyenga’s support for a hearing on the nonpartisan redistricting bill shows some Republicans are feeling pressure on the issue. Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
Fact check: Steil says IRS reform proposals would require banks to report routine transactions
U.S. Rep. Steil, R-Janesville, says Joe Biden’s IRS reform proposals “would require banks and credit unions to hand over private information about routine transactions to the IRS.” Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
By counting prisoners where they’re incarcerated, Wisconsin shifts voter clout from cities to small towns
A practice known as “prison gerrymandering” is easy to see in Wisconsin’s last political maps. And likely to play a role in the new ones. Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
After hearing feedback, the potential new owner of a Delafield gun club said he would have only an indoor range
Brian Dorow plans to present his proposal to the plan commission Oct. 27. Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
Can’t get enough of Halloween? Here’s a list of spooky attractions and events this year in suburban Milwaukee
Various Halloween-related events and attractions will be on display this month around the Milwaukee area. Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
Milwaukee committee targets federal aid to affordable housing, lead paint abatement, more
Nearly $180 million in federal pandemic aid would be spent on affordable housing, lead paint abatement, pandemic response and more. Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
The victim in a fatal hit-and run crash in Wauwatosa has been identified as an Oshkosh woman; 4 teens arrested
Police said 4 teens — ages 13 to 15 — were trying to steal a vehicle at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel when a woman tried to stop them and died for it. Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
Milwaukee County’s Parks Department remains understaffed and unable to open more pools. They hope the 2022 budget will change that.
The county park system is on an unsustainable path, its leader told county supervisors Friday. Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
‘We got to create a better world for them’: City groups hold march for peace in the wake of an unprecedented wave of gun violence
Milwaukee violence intervention organizations hosted a march to promote peace in the community and honor the countless lives lost to gun violence. Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
First, he razed the mansion. Now, Chris Abele’s Shorewood lot listed for $2.6 million.
The 2.52 acre lot overlooking Lake Michigan is listed for $2.6 million on real estate websites Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
Navy Seaman Arthur R. Thinnes buried at Wood National Cemetery in Milwaukee
Navy Seaman Arthur R. Thinnes buried at Wood National Cemetery in Milwaukee Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
The seven-day average of daily COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin declined again on Friday
This is the sixth consecutive day that average cases have declined in Wisconsin, moving us closer to the numbers we were experiencing one month ago. Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
MPS enrollment has dropped 9% since pandemic, preliminary headcounts show
The district counted nearly 4,000 fewer students this fall compared to last year. Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson pulls in $906,000 while Mandela Barnes tops $1 million in third quarter fundraising
After two torrid fundraising quarters, Democrat Alex Lasry put $750,000 into his campaign and Sarah Godlewski contributed $1 million to her race. Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
Police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing boy who is the son of a Milwaukee homicide victim
Police said Major might be in the custody of a person of interest in a Milwaukee homicide. Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
‘Run Sean, Run!’ Donald Trump calls on former Wisconsin congressman Duffy to enter governor’s race
It’s unclear whether Duffy is even considering the idea, but Trump’s statement could signal hurdles for former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch. Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
2020 census data could alter where you vote, and who you vote for, in Muskego, New Berlin and Waukesha
It happens every 10 years, with political districts changing as census data dictates. Some changes are significant relative to local elections. Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
Alan Borsuk: The kids are watching. What are they learning from adult behavior lately?
Good education takes place in good environments. What’s going on in many places is harmful to that education environment. Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
Someone who attended an Oct. 7 Capitol hearing later tested positive for COVID-19. Not everyone was notified.
The Wisconsin State Legislature has adopted a policy of notifying only people who were in close proximity to the infected. Top Featured Tags: – Wisconsin News Press Release Distribution Service
