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Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Milwaukee News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Milwaukee—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Milwaukee News Today is…
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MPS Graduates Head to College | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee Public Schools is celebrating a major win: more students are graduating and heading to college than ever before, thanks to a mix of pandemic…
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Six Years for Milwaukee Chase Gone Wild | Milwaukee News
A Milwaukee man got six years in prison after a wild, high-speed police chase that left bystanders shaken and ended with him crashing into a porch. Caught…
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Teen Pleads Guilty After Armed Burglary | Milwaukee News
A 20-year-old man, Keyonte Ambrose, broke into a home armed with a butcher knife, forcing the homeowner and her daughter to escape through a second-floor…
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Sunshine Today, Storms Tomorrow | Milwaukee News
Sunny skies and 83-degree heat are here to stay today—perfect for fairgrounds, food parks, or lakeside lounging. But don’t get too comfy: storms roll in Sunday…
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Wisconsin Governor’s Race Heats Up | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s governor’s race is heating up as four bold Democratic contenders battle for the nomination—each bringing unique experience to the table. David…
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Wrestler vs Pitcher Over The Miz | Milwaukee News
WWE legend The Miz is flexing his championship resume to defend his nickname from Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, who’s been dubbed “The Miz” for…
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China Lights Festival Returns with Legends | Milwaukee News
Get ready for magic in the fall — the China Lights festival returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens with its biggest, most dazzling lineup yet. This ninth annual…
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Granery and Jack Daniels at the Fair | Milwaukee News
At the Wisconsin State Fair, 18-year-old Graney makes her debut showing her steer, Jack Daniels—a 1200-pound animal she raised from a calf. With deep emotional…
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Wisconsin's Democratic Gubernatorial Race Heats Up | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary is heating up as four top contenders battle for the chance to succeed Governor Tony Evers—making this the first…
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Wisconsin Governor’s Race Heats Up | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s governor’s race heats up as Republican contenders Andy Manske and Tom Tiffany clash on taxes, energy, healthcare, and abortion—with Manske pushing…
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Packers Family Night Tradition | Milwaukee News
Packers Family Night lit up Lambeau Field for its 25th year, turning a practice into a full-blown fan festival. Families like Marcus Allen’s drove hours to…
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Green Bay Clerk Resigns Over Ballot Errors | Milwaukee News
Green Bay’s city clerk, Celestine Jeffreys, has resigned amid a scandal over duplicate absentee ballots mailed in two separate elections this year — a…
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Michelle Grabner Gifts 2,000 Works to Kohler Arts Center | Milwaukee News
Michelle Grabner, acclaimed Wisconsin artist and curator, is donating over 2,000 pieces spanning three decades to the John Michael Kohler Arts Center—making it…
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Storms Coming This Weekend | Milwaukee News
This weekend’s weather is a wild ride—enjoy Saturday, but brace for storms Sunday through midweek. A slight risk of severe weather (category 2 out of 5) brings…
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Wisconsin Fairs: One Family, Many Names | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s “State Fairs” aren’t rivals—they’re cousins, all part of a tight-knit family that shares tips, resources, and big-name acts to keep the fair spirit…
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Lucille Berrien: Milwaukee’s Unstoppable Force | Milwaukee News
Lucille Berrien, Milwaukee’s fearless trailblazer and beloved “Grandma,” passed at 98, leaving behind a legacy as a welfare rights champion, Black Panther, and…
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Pewaukee Man Taken Into Custody | Milwaukee News
Pewaukee Man Taken Into Custody | Milwaukee News
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Mackie Building Foreclosure Crisis | Milwaukee News
J. Jeffers & Company, Milwaukee’s historic Mackie Building owners, face foreclosure after defaulting on a $6.7M loan—now owing over $5.9M in principal plus…
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73-Year-Old Hits Nail Salon By Mistake | Milwaukee News
A 73-year-old woman in Waukesha, Wisconsin, accidentally drove her car into a nail salon after hitting the gas instead of the brake—just before 11 AM. No one…
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Wisconsin Democrats Choose Direction | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s Democratic primary is heating up as progressive Rep. Francesca Hong surges ahead in polls—sometimes by 20 points—igniting a national debate over…
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Two Couples, Two Baby Girls at the Ballpark | Milwaukee News
Two expecting couples, the Bruskys and the Ortizes, both welcoming baby girls, shared an unforgettable moment at a surprise baby shower held at American Family…
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VIA CDC Builds Affordable Townhomes in Milwaukee | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s VIA CDC just broke ground on a new affordable townhome project, building four three-bedroom homes for around $125K each—part of a bold plan to…
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PSC Halts Billion-Dollar Power Line Project | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin regulators just shut down a $1.5 billion power line project, forcing American Transmission Co. to restart from scratch after calling their…
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Young Man Faces Trial After Elder Abuse | Milwaukee News
A 23-year-old man accused of brutally attacking a 99-year-old woman in her home is facing trial, claiming he was intoxicated and doesn’t remember the assault…
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Stuck in Concrete After Ignoring Road Closures | Milwaukee News
A Wisconsin driver ignored “road closed” signs, drove through fresh concrete, got stuck—and paid the price with a $175.30 fine and three license points. The…
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Wisconsin Governor Race Intensifies | Milwaukee News
The Wisconsin governor’s race is boiling over as Democrats scramble to unify behind frontrunners, with high-profile endorsements from Ilhan Omar and Hasan…
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Kehr's Candies Closes After Decades | Milwaukee News
Kehr’s Candies, Milwaukee’s beloved candy institution since 1930, is shutting down for good—selling off nearly 100 pieces of vintage kitchen gear in a final…
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Rare Super Mario Cartridges Resurface | Milwaukee News
A legendary gaming treasure just surfaced in Waukesha, Wisconsin—100 rare, untouched Super Mario NES cartridges that Nintendo once ordered destroyed. Hidden…
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Evers Acts to Stop Price Gouging After Storms | Milwaukee News
Governor Evers is stepping in to shield Wisconsin communities from price gouging after devastating storms, including an EF-3 tornado, left hundreds of homes…
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Oak Leaf Trail Gets $2M Boost | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee County just landed a $2 million grant to extend the Oak Leaf Trail, connecting southern suburbs to the city with a new river-crossing segment—finally…
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Hit-and-Run Driver Gets 9 Months | Milwaukee News
A man named Nicholas Rubenzer just got nine months in jail for a brutal hit-and-run that happened in November 2024—while a couple was en route to the hospital…
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Zoom Disruption at La Crosse City Meeting | Milwaukee News
A chaotic Zoom intrusion during a La Crosse city committee meeting sent shockwaves through the community—nudity and racial slurs flashed for less than five…
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Former Employee Stole $1M in Tools | Milwaukee News
A former Milwaukee Tool IT employee, Mathew Yang, just got five years in prison plus five years of supervision for stealing over $1 million worth of tools —…
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Wisconsin investigates lettuce-linked illness | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin health officials are investigating a potential link between a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak and locally distributed iceberg lettuce, though no…
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Substitute Teacher Sentenced for Inappropriate Messages | Milwaukee News
A former substitute teacher, Alexander Poyner, 34, has been sentenced to two years in prison and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to…
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Ten New Townhomes for South Side Families | Milwaukee News
Groundbreaking for 10 new affordable townhomes on the south side—turning vacant lots into homes for qualified families, backed by city leaders and community…
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Ten New Homes for Milwaukee Families | Milwaukee News
Two long-vacant lots in Milwaukee’s south side are getting a fresh start—transformed into 10 affordable townhomes for local families. Once home to a pizza shop…
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Milwaukee PD Eyes Former Duke's Space | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee Police are eyeing the former Duke’s on Water for a new downtown outpost, seeking to occupy the bar’s space and basement storage — a move that could…
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Affordable Housing Deal Rebounds | Milwaukee News
After the city council rejected a $374-unit affordable housing plan in May—voting 14-1 over fears of losing luxury apartments and lack of local…
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Milwaukee’s Museum Site Gets a Major Makeover | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s iconic Public Museum is packing up and moving next year to a brand-new home — but the old site at 800 W. Wells St. is being eyed for a massive…
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New Apartment Complex Planned for Somers | Milwaukee News
A major new apartment complex is rising in Somers, Kenosha County — a 108-unit development on a five-acre Lake Michigan bluff with six three-story buildings…
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Brady Street Safety Experiment Extended | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s Brady Street is getting a second chance as the city extends its safety pilot program until Labor Day, aiming to curb late-night loitering…
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Wisconsin State Fair Weather Watch | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin State Fair weather is a wild ride—pack your umbrella, because rain’s coming. With showers and thunderstorms forecast on six days through August 16th…
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Flock Camera Mix-Up in Brookfield | Milwaukee News
A wrong car, a mistaken alert, and a tense traffic stop: Milwaukee police’s misfired Flock camera system led to an innocent family being pulled over with guns…
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Wisconsin Rapids Data Center Debate | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin Rapids is caught in a bitter battle over a proposed data center on the site of its shuttered paper mill, as residents rally against noise and light…
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Trail Upgrade Connects Downtown to Oak Leaf | Milwaukee News
They’re finally tackling that bumpy, beat-up trail connecting Juneau Park to Lincoln Memorial Drive—right into the Oak Leaf Trail. With $250K from Northwestern…
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Salty Dog Farm Stand Blocked from Park Move | Milwaukee News
Greendale’s village board just blocked a beloved sourdough farm stand from moving into a county park, voting 4-3 against changing zoning rules — despite 800+…
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Wisconsin State Fair’s 84 New Bites Ranked | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin State Fair just dropped 84 wild new menu items — from Churro Dogs to soft-serve beer — and one brave taster ranked them all. Top spot? The Porky…
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Judge Rules Absentee Voting Discriminates | Milwaukee News
A Wisconsin judge ruled that the state’s absentee voting system discriminates against voters with print disabilities, forcing them to rely on others to…
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Wisconsin Student Loans in Crisis | Milwaukee News
Over 100,000 Wisconsin student loan borrowers are now in default as federal payment pauses ended and repayment rules shifted, leaving many…
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Jana's Pub Revives West Appleton Spot | Milwaukee News
Humphrey Nangah, owner of Diamonds Pub & Grill, is set to revive West Appleton Avenue with Jana’s Pub and Grill — a lively new spot in the historic Mitchell’s…
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Francesca Hong’s Thanksgiving Controversy | Milwaukee News
Francesca Hong, Wisconsin’s top progressive gubernatorial contender, is navigating a firestorm over old social media posts—tweets from 2019 supporting police…
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Wisconsin Winter Forecast: El Niño’s Mixed Bag | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s winter could be a wild ride—El Niño hints at warmer temps, but don’t count on it. Expect sudden snow squalls, brutal cold snaps, and fast-moving…
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Triathlon Traffic Alert for Milwaukee | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee brace for traffic chaos this weekend—August 7–9—as the USA Triathlon National Championships hit town with over 4,000 athletes racing across the city…
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Flock Cameras Misfire in Wisconsin | Milwaukee News
A Brookfield, Wisconsin, police chase turned into a false alarm when a Flock camera misidentified a vehicle in a homicide investigation—raising alarms about…
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Weekend Events Across Milwaukee | Milwaukee News
This weekend’s packed with action: USA Triathlon Nationals hit the lakefront, the Wisconsin State Fair roars on with 150 years of fun, and the Third Ward…
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Woman Charged for Stealing Fire Truck | Milwaukee News
A Wisconsin woman, Emily Fair, is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing a fire department truck—caught on surveillance footage entering the vehicle…
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Elderly Woman Outsmarts Scammers With Gift Card Mix-Up | Milwaukee News
An elderly Wisconsin woman outsmarted scammers by accidentally buying Applebee’s gift cards instead of the fake Apple Pay cards they wanted—leading to a…
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911 Failures Leave Elderly Victim Waiting | Milwaukee News
A 99-year-old woman in Milwaukee was brutally attacked in her home and waited nearly three hours for help after a neighbor’s 911 call was wrongly labeled as a…
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Young Voters Rally Behind Socialist Governor | Milwaukee News
Francesca Hong’s bold democratic socialist platform is electrifying young voters in Wisconsin’s primary, with polling showing her leading dramatically among…