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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.
Embattled Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers, has sent her resignation letter to Gov. Evers.
Literacy rates have been falling in Milwaukee for over a decade. But there are new leaders, new money and new efforts to fix that. Will they work?
We revisit a few of the environmental change-makers we met in 2025. In big and small ways, they’re trying to make a difference in their Wisconsin communities.
In 2025, Milwaukeeans embodied what it meant to be a community, responding to calls to support one another in times of need.
Milwaukee Public Schools announced in December that is has completed lead paint cleaning at 100 of its oldest schools.
Bobby Thompson noticed the seniors at the Washington Park center would be “all dressed up with no place to go.” So, she organized an annual fashion show.
There is an ongoing investigation into the hanging death of a Black man in Brookfield, a suburb west of Milwaukee.
Can changes to Milwaukee's zoning code to allow accessory dwelling units, or "granny flats," help make housing more affordable?
American Science & Surplus is a beloved Milwaukee store that nearly closed this year. The store’s new owner shares how they’re operating the business during economic hardships.
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
Research groups have identified a steady rice in antisemitic hate crimes and incidents.
Wisconsin's Speak Up, Speak Out school safety tip line handles reports from students about everything from bullying to threats of school violence.
Nursing programs may no longer be considered professional degrees, which would limit student loan borrowing limits. What does that mean for students?
Brady Street is one of Milwaukee’s most dangerous streets for traffic injuries and fatalities. City of Milwaukee Engineer Kevin Muhs shares how the city aims to change that.
“Black Nativity” is Langston Hughes’ musical adaptation of the Nativity story. The production returns to the Milwaukee stage for its 10th year.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is about to settle a lawsuit in a PFAS contamination case in northeastern Wisconsin. Affected residents wonder if the settlement will lead to PFAS-free drinking water.
With the recent federal government shutdown, many Milwaukeeans were wondering about the future of their FoodShare benefits. A group of women started pairing people in need with people who could help.
Communities throughout the U.S. are grappling with an affordable housing crisis. Milwaukee officials hope a new affordable housing development will make a difference.
This weekend will be the first matchup of the season between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers. Hear how fans navigate the rivalry in their friendships, family and love.
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