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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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Franks Diner Changes Hands After 100 Years | Milwaukee News
A century-old American diner icon, Franks Diner in Kenosha, is changing hands—passing from longtime owners Julie Rittmiller and Kevin Ervin to beloved employee…
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Noah Kahan Commands Wrigley Field | Milwaukee News
Noah Kahan just turned Wrigley Field into his personal Vermont, commanding a stadium crowd with his latest tour for “The Great Divide” — proving he’s…
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Milwaukee Bus Cuts Proposed for 2027 | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee Bus Cuts Proposed for 2027 | Milwaukee News
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Wisconsin Storm Victims Get SBA Loans | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin storm victims get a lifeline: the SBA is now offering low-interest disaster loans after Governor Evers secured a special declaration for 20 hard-hit…
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Cherney Steps Down After Five Years | Milwaukee News
Mount Mary University’s president, Isabelle Cherney, is stepping down after five transformative years, citing a desire to focus on family — her term ends June…
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Former Cop Abused Police Surveillance | Milwaukee News
A former Milwaukee cop just got sentenced for stalking his ex-girlfriend with police license plate readers—over 100 times. The judge handed him a year of…
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Record Heat Sweeps the Nation | Milwaukee News
Heatwaves are here — Milwaukee hit 99 degrees yesterday, with many areas soaring into the upper 90s, and it felt even hotter, with some hitting 101 to 105…
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Packers and Health Insurance Tug-of-War | Milwaukee News
The Green Bay Packers are caught in a fierce legal battle over Wisconsin’s Sports Broadcasting Act, which centers on who gets health insurance — players…
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Milwaukee Home Care Shutdown | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee Center for Independence is shutting down its entire home care division, laying off 106 workers and ending a vital service for elderly and disabled…
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Pedestrian Fatality in Milwaukee | Milwaukee News
A tragic pedestrian fatality in Milwaukee on July 14th sends shockwaves through the community — a 70-year-old was struck and killed near 12th and Atkinson…
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Two Shootings in Milwaukee Tonight | Milwaukee News
Two Shootings in Milwaukee Tonight | Milwaukee News
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Full Stop Technics Joins AvAir | Milwaukee News
Full Stop Technics, Milwaukee’s go-to for certified wheel and brake MRO services, has been acquired by AvAir of Chandler, Arizona — a major move that merges…
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52 Local Eats to Try This Year | Milwaukee News
Discover 52 local restaurants to try every week—ending with a full year of culinary adventures. This guide, curated by hospitality champion Lori, spotlights…
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Milwaukee Jail Leads National Education Initiative | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee County Jail leads Wisconsin with a bold new initiative: IGNITE, the first jail in the state to offer inmates job training and education to turn their…
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Johnson Takes Budget Chair Amid Election Push | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson is now chairing the Senate Budget Committee, wielding major influence over federal spending as Republicans push for a last-minute…
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Three Democrats Battle for Wisconsin’s 7th | Milwaukee News
Three Democrats battle for Wisconsin’s fiercely Republican 7th District, each pushing accountability for the current administration—but with stark differences…
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Austin Commons Approved for 100 Affordable Units | Milwaukee News
Austin Commons Approved for 100 Affordable Units | Milwaukee News
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Musk Faces Election Bribery Probe | Milwaukee News
Elon Musk faces potential criminal charges after Wisconsin’s elections commission finds probable cause that he violated state election bribery laws by offering…
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Milwaukee’s Latest Leadership Moves | Milwaukee News
Big changes are shaking up Milwaukee’s business, media, and nonprofit scenes as top leaders take the reins across key organizations. Cody Andrews joins House…
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Milwaukee Heat Wave Peaks Then Eases | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee just endured a brutal heat wave, hitting 99 degrees—just shy of its all-time July 15 record of 96 set in 1931, and far below the city’s all-time high…
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Volunteer to Serve Meals in Your Community | Milwaukee News
Want to make a real impact in your community? Tikkun Ha Ir’s Veggie Chop Shop needs YOU to help serve healthy meals to families in need. Whether you’re…
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Wisconsin Smoke Alert: What You Need to Know | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s skies are hazy from wildfire smoke drifting in from Canada and Minnesota, triggering an air quality alert that may extend past Thursday, July 16th…
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Holton Street Bridge Reopens Soon | Milwaukee News
The Holton Street Bridge is almost back open after a major rehab — a huge relief for commuters and local businesses hit hard by the detour. With final touches…
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Milwaukee’s Riverwalk Reborn | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s Harbor District Riverwalk just got a major upgrade with its first phase of a sweeping expansion along the Kinnickinnic River—complete with bike…
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Wright’s Illinois: 40 Sites, One Architect | Milwaukee News
Kristine Hansen returns with her latest architectural adventure, diving deep into Frank Lloyd Wright’s Illinois legacy—where he built more than any other…
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Governor’s Campaign Budget Disaster | Milwaukee News
Governor Sara Rodriguez’s campaign is in chaos after it was revealed her campaign manager, Kara Spencer, mismanaged funds—reporting $1.5 million when only…
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Former Cop Pleads Guilty to Misusing License Plate Tech | Milwaukee News
A former Milwaukee cop, Josue Ayala, admitted to abusing the department’s license plate reader system—conducting 179 unauthorized searches, mostly to track…
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Milwaukee Sewer Clog Causes Flooding | Milwaukee News
A major sewer pipe clog filled with branches, tree trunks, and trash may be behind severe flooding and basement backups in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood —…
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Milwaukee’s Pedestrian Crisis Deepens | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s streets are turning deadly: four pedestrians killed in just one week, including a hit-and-run on North Teutonia and two crashes where drivers fled…
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Wisconsin & 14 States Sue Over School Mental Health Grants | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin and 14 other states are back in court fighting to keep federal grants that fund school mental health professionals—critical after Uvalde and vital…
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Milwaukee's Pension Hangover | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee County’s 25-year-old pension gamble is still costing residents big time—higher bus fares, shuttered parks, and deferred maintenance—all to pay off a…
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Wisconsin Bike Fed Plate Launch | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s getting a new bike-themed specialty license plate, designed by the legendary David Hornung—creator of the classic “America’s Dairyland” plate…
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The Milwaukee Pension Scandal That Shook Wisconsin | Milwaukee News
In 2001, Milwaukee County struck a controversial pension deal that promised sweet perks—especially “backdrop” bonuses for retirees working past retirement…
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Can You Record Chats Without Consent | Milwaukee News
Can you legally record a chat without the other person knowing? In 38 states, yes—if you’re part of the conversation, one-party consent lets you record. But if…
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Wisconsin Tornado Surge Shatters Records | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s already hit 39 confirmed tornadoes this year—tied for sixth-highest since 1950—and we’re not even halfway through severe weather season. That’s…
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Milwaukee Man Faces 25 Years for Hit-and-Run Death | Milwaukee News
A Milwaukee man faces up to 25 years in prison after hitting and killing a man in a hit-and-run crash—then fleeing the scene. Surveillance footage shows the…
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The Man Who Knows Wisconsin | Milwaukee News
Meet Charles Franklin, Wisconsin’s political oracle at 72, who runs the nation’s most respected state poll from Marquette Law School. Born in Pennsylvania…
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Marquette Poll’s Precision & Power | Milwaukee News
Marquette’s polling powerhouse is now nationally ranked, thanks to razor-sharp accuracy and bold methodological shifts since 2016. They’ve sliced Wisconsin…
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Wisconsin’s District 21 Democratic Battle | Milwaukee News
In Wisconsin’s fiercely contested Assembly District 21, former priest David Liners and Oak Creek Mayor Dan Bukiewicz are locked in a heated Democratic primary…
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New 200-Unit Complex Coming to Somers | Milwaukee News
A major new apartment development is coming to Somers — Roers Companies plans a 200-unit complex with a 5,000 sq ft clubhouse and 18 acres of open space for…
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Ta Chen Buys Massive Pleasant Prairie Facility | Milwaukee News
Ta Chen International just dropped $87 million to buy a massive 700,000-square-foot facility in Pleasant Prairie — a bold move that locks in their long-term…
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Kenosha Downtown Grants Fuel Local Growth | Milwaukee News
Sixteen downtown Kenosha businesses just got a major boost—$100K in grants to upgrade their storefronts and spark more foot traffic. From The Lettering Machine…
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Musk Faces Election Bribery Probe | Milwaukee News
Elon Musk faces serious legal heat after Wisconsin’s election commission found probable cause that he violated state election bribery laws by offering $1…
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Rodriguez Campaign’s Financial Fallout | Milwaukee News
Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez is in hot water after her campaign’s finances unraveled — a million-dollar ad buy vanished, unpaid bills piled up, and she…
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Heat Advisory: Workers Stay Safe in Scorching Wis | Milwaukee News
When the mercury climbs in southeast Wisconsin, some workers keep grinding—pavement crews toiling under the sun, kitchens bustling with heat-sensitive menus…
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Teen Shot on 44th Street Seek Witnesses | Milwaukee News
A 16-year-old was shot on North Forty-fourth Street yesterday at 4:23 PM—details still unfolding as police hunt for suspects. The community is on high alert…
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Seeking Milwaukee’s Honorary Mayor of Miller High Life | Milwaukee News
Miller High Life is hunting for Milwaukee’s first-ever honorary mayor of the “Champagne of Beers” region — a title not for power, but for pride. Celebrating…
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Milwaukee Ends Breed-Specific Dog Bite Rules | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee just ditched breed-specific dog bite laws—no more automatic bans on pit bulls or Rottweilers. Now, a dog can only be labeled “dangerous” if it…
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Rodriguez Campaign Finance Fallout | Milwaukee News
Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez just fired her campaign manager just four weeks before the Wisconsin governor’s primary, citing wildly inaccurate campaign…
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St. Joseph Church Reopens After Major Renovation | Milwaukee News
St. Joseph Church in Waukesha is finally reopening after a half-million-dollar, top-to-bottom renovation—marking a triumphant return for thousands of Catholics…
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Milwaukee Bans Most Exotic Pets | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee just cracked down hard on exotic pets—no more lions, tigers, alligators, or even certain snakes and lizards in homes, businesses, or public view. The…
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Gordo's Bubble Waffles 4th Anniversary | Milwaukee News
Gordo’s Bubble Waffles is celebrating its 4th anniversary with a free bubble waffle stick for the first 100 customers at both Bay View and Brookfield…
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Milwaukee Seeks Black GMC Yukon in Fatal Hit-Run | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee police urgently seek a black GMC Yukon, damaged and plateless, linked to a deadly hit-and-run that killed two women crossing the street after…
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Cop Charged After Bodycam Shows Knee to Neck | Milwaukee News
A 32-year-old cop, Anton Best, faces felony charges for misconduct after body cam footage shows him delivering a forceful knee strike to a suspect’s neck and…
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Brewers & HAG Music Celebrate Hispanic Culture | Milwaukee News
The Milwaukee Brewers are turning up the heat this week with a vibrant celebration of Hispanic culture, teaming up with HAG Music for a series of electrifying…
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Magic Food Market’s Liquor License Suspended | Milwaukee News
The Magic Food Market’s liquor license is officially suspended after city council cited ongoing issues, leaving the grocery side open but forcing the store to…
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End High-Speed Chases for Minor Offenses | Milwaukee News
Alderman Sharlen Moore is fighting to stop deadly police chases for minor offenses like expired tags, pushing for a July 31 vote that needs ten council votes…
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Holton Street Bridge Reopens with New Mural | Milwaukee News
After three years of closure, Milwaukee’s iconic Holton Street Bridge is finally reopening on July 16th at noon—with a ribbon-cutting, city speeches, and a…
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Milwaukee’s First Beer Mayor Search | Milwaukee News
Miller High Life is hunting for Milwaukee’s first-ever Mayor of the “Champagne of Beers” — a fun, honorary gig with free beer, cool merch, and a ceremonial…
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Top Cities for First-Time Homebuyers | Milwaukee News
First-time homebuyers, your dream might be closer than you think—WalletHub’s latest report names Palm Bay, Florida, as the top city for newcomers, thanks to…