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Volunteer slots for Washington County's Eisenbahn Trail cleanup event were quickly filled, demonstrating community commitment to environmental stewardship.
Residents at the Historic Lofts say it's the fourth time pipes have burst in under two years, leaving units soaked and tenants stretched thin.
Janesville Transit will honor Rosa Parks on Transit Equity Day, February 4, by reserving the front bus seat with a sign and flower, recognizing her civil rights impact.
The South Milwaukee School Board voted to dissolve its deal to buy the old Cudahy YMCA after a facilities review put repairs near $13M; trustees say taxes and community feedback drove the choice.
Parents and students packed a Mukwonago school board meeting after a proposal surfaced to end 4th- and 5th-grade band and orchestra as sixth-graders shift to a new middle school.
Residents at Becher Court say boiler trouble left seniors and other tenants shivering through nights without heat while housing officials say boilers were repaired.
West Allis announces a leadership workshop series in collaboration with the Community Impact Partnership and Foundation for spring 2026, aiming to enhance leadership skills and address community issues.
West Allis, WI, suspends garbage and recycling due to weather, resuming with an adjusted schedule on Monday, Jan. 26. Collections postponed to next week with detailed pick-up days.
Waukesha has no 24‑hour warming shelter as an Arctic blast strains limited beds; nonprofits handed out hotel vouchers but warn gaps remain.
Milwaukee implements emergency measures, including warming shelters like Washington Park Senior Center, to protect residents amid severe cold weather.
A severe cold snap prompts the National Weather Service to issue an extreme cold watch, as West Allis officials offer warming sites and advise residents on safety measures.
Janesville Water Utility shares guidelines to prevent frozen pipes, emphasizing insulation, heating, and letting water trickle, and highlights financial implications for homeowners.
Residents served by the Bradley Road post office say routine mail is taking days or weeks to arrive, leaving some waiting on W‑2s, tax notices and medicine. Local leaders are seeking help.
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