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City of Faith’s meal hub, a six‑year fixture, needs a roughly 3,000 sq ft site after the church sold its building or it may have to shut down. Organizers say the program feeds as many as 200 families a week.
Residents at The Griot in Milwaukee say they've been without hot water for more than a week and have been boiling pans to bathe while city inspectors assess complaints.
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Waukesha Police offer social media guidance on steps to take after a car accident, including checking for injuries, moving vehicles safely, exchanging information, documenting the scene, and contacting insurance.
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Samuel Dickerson was sentenced to life in prison Feb. 6 after pleading guilty in the March 16, 2025, shooting near Holton and Center. Officials say surveillance and GPS evidence helped lead to his arrest.
The Wisconsin DNR promotes 'Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week' to share the joy of snowmobiling while emphasizing safety and supporting local businesses.
Brookfield Fire Department offers safety tips for Super Bowl cooking, highlighting the importance of supervision and proper food handling to prevent fires and foodborne illnesses.
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A nearly decade-old Walker's Point pizzeria is closed until further notice amid reports the business is behind on city tax payments.
Rep. Bob Donovan asked the Joint Legislative Council to study Chapter 51 after local reporting and a disputed release of a man once charged in a 2019 homicide.
A Wisconsin man, Bruce Johnson, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his involvement in a Medicare kickback scheme, with orders to also pay over $2 million in restitution.
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Developers pitched plans to add nearly 400 housing units at Pabst Farms in Oconomowoc; the city wants traffic studies, fiscal analysis and public hearings before rezoning.
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Red Oak Counseling told patients its downtown Milwaukee and Elm Grove clinics will close on February 25, 2026, leaving people — especially those on Spravato — racing to secure new care.
An appeals court gave a Milwaukee boy charged at age 10 another shot at juvenile‑court review. The ruling questions a 1995 law used to keep cases in adult court.
Waukesha announces its spring yard waste pickup schedule, with collections from April 6-11, and advises residents on proper preparation and guidelines.
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