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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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Bryant’s Bar Wins National Timeless Award | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge, a 90-year-old South Side institution, just won the prestigious Timeless U.S. Award — the only bar in Wisconsin to ever…
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Milwaukee Car Fire Leaves One Dead | Milwaukee News
A tragic car fire in Milwaukee’s 21st and Concordia area claimed a life Monday night—just hours after the vehicle was reported stolen. Authorities are urgently…
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Yorkville Travel Center Sells for $20.3M | Milwaukee News
A Yorkville travel center off I-94 just hit the market for $20.3 million — a massive jump from its $13.1 million purchase in 2021. With no word yet on the new…
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Wisconsin Slips to 16th in 2026 Move Score | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin slips to 16 in 2026’s best states to live, down from 9 last year, with mixed scores across affordability, healthcare, safety, economy, and quality of…
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Wisconsin Immigration Crackdown Exposed | Milwaukee News
In a shocking surge of immigration arrests across Wisconsin, federal agents detained 57 people between June 29 and July 1, sparking fear and outrage as…
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"Someone’s Life Is Changing Today..." - A message from Corey
"Someone’s Life Is Changing Today..." - A message from Corey
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Kohler Food & Wine Festival Returns | Milwaukee News
The Kohler Food & Wine Festival returns for its 25th year with an epic lineup of top chefs, Food Network stars, and local talent, offering over 80 immersive…
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Wisconsin's Math Crisis in Plain Sight | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s math education crisis is hitting hard—fewer than half of students are meeting basic standards, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Listen in…
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Milwaukee Man Gets 9 Years for Fentanyl Death | Milwaukee News
A Milwaukee man, Don Oden, just received a nine-year prison sentence for a fentanyl-related overdose death in Fond du Lac — convicted of second-degree reckless…
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Milwaukee Air Show 2026 Lineup Revealed | Milwaukee News
Get ready for the biggest sky show of the year—the Milwaukee Air & Water Show 2026 is back, bigger and bolder, hitting the lakefront July 25-26. New ownership…
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Final Dino Days Before Relocation | Milwaukee News
Last summer’s chance to see Milwaukee Public Museum’s legendary dinosaur exhibits before they pack up for a new home—don’t miss the final Dino Days of Summer…
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Luxury Boat Capsizes, Three Children Lost | Milwaukee News
A luxury Nautique P25 capsized on Geneva Lake during a sudden storm, claiming the lives of three young children — ages six, seven, and ten — despite all…
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Wisconsin’s Energy Future Under Data Center Pressure | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin braces for a 40% surge in electricity demand by 2032, fueled by massive new data centers from Microsoft, Oracle, and Meta—three projects alone…
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FEMA Aid Now Available for Wisconsin Flood Victims | Milwaukee News
Feds are rolling out FEMA aid for Wisconsin after April storms—Milwaukee, Racine, Waukesha, and Oneida Nation included—helping homeowners and renters hit by…
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Court Blocks Voter Record Probe | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court just handed a major win to privacy advocates, blocking a conservative activist’s bid to use guardianship records to purge voter…
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Taco Fest This Weekend Free Fun | Milwaukee News
Taco Fest is heating up this Saturday in Glendale—free admission, free parking, and over 20 food vendors including Romero’s and Mango’s Cafe, plus a live pig…
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Bastille Days: Milwaukee's French Festival | Milwaukee News
Bastille Days is Milwaukee’s biggest French festival, drawing over 250,000 fans last year with live music, food, and a towering 43-foot Eiffel Tower. Spread…
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Waukesha Crash Highlights Impaired Driving Risks | Milwaukee News
A deadly crash on Grandview Boulevard in Waukesha sent shockwaves through the community—two cars collided violently around 11 PM on July 6, leaving multiple…
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Hop Streetcar Extends Hours for Bastille Days | Milwaukee News
Bastille Days just got a major transit upgrade: The Hop streetcar is staying late—until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday nights—to keep you rolling through the…
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Milwaukee Volunteers Aid Venezuela Earthquake Victims | Milwaukee News
Venezuela’s devastating double earthquake—7.2 and 7.5 magnitude—killed over 3,500 and injured nearly 17,000, leaving widespread destruction. But hope is rising…
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Simbas: Soccer for All in Milwaukee | Milwaukee News
When the World Cup lights up the world in 2026, remember the roots of those stars—many began in Milwaukee’s Simbas soccer club, where dreams aren’t blocked by…
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Hong Regrets Police Call Over Protest Display | Milwaukee News
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, known for supporting defunding the police and free speech, admitted she regretted calling law enforcement in…
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Milwaukee vs ICE Mask Law | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s bold move to ban ICE agents from wearing masks in city limits sparked a fiery legal clash—despite ICE’s defiant stance that federal agents aren’t…
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Wisconsin’s Ice Cream Revolution | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s ice cream scene is exploding this summer with bold, local twists on classic treats—think kringle, popping candy, and sweet corn—while national…
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Playmakers for Peace Launches in Milwaukee | Milwaukee News
A new Milwaukee campaign called Playmakers for Peace is using sports to fight gun violence, led by activist Tiffany Yvonne and five young athletes who urge…
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Future Urban Leaders: Shaping Milwaukee’s Next Gen | Milwaukee News
For ten years, Future Urban Leaders in Milwaukee has transformed the lives of hundreds of young people—from age four to eighteen—by blending STEM education…
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Spike Brewing Sold, Moving to New Jersey | Milwaukee News
Spike Brewing, the Milwaukee-based homebrew gear giant founded by Ben Caya in 2011, has been sold for a seven-figure deal to Billy and Bill Walker, who run a…
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Milwaukee Community Stops Data Center | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s massive data center plan at the old Walmart site is officially scrapped after a community outcry that turned a Plan Commission meeting into a…
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Milwaukee’s World Cup Watch Party | Milwaukee News
The U.S. men’s team fell short in a 4-1 loss to Belgium, but Milwaukee’s Nomad World Pub turned the defeat into a roaring celebration — packed with fans, high…
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Milwaukee Seeks Missing 6-Year-Old Jerrad | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee Seeks Missing 6-Year-Old Jerrad | Milwaukee News
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Milwaukee Seeks Help to Find Missing 6-Year-Old Jerrad | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee PD is urgently searching for 6-year-old Jerrad Thompson, last seen July 6 near West Congress Street. He’s Black, 3’2”, slender, with short black hair…
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Uptown Housing Inspections Begin | Milwaukee News
The city’s rolling out a new housing inspection pilot in Uptown as part of Mayor Johnson’s “Adopt-a-Neighborhood” push, targeting rental properties to boost…
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Cafe Corazon Bay View Closing Soon | Milwaukee News
Cafe Corazon’s beloved Bay View location is closing by September, impacting over 25 staff after 10 years of community milestones — owners George and Wendy…
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Pauses Immigration Detainer Case | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s top court has paused a major legal showdown over whether sheriffs can legally hold immigrants past their release date at the request of ICE —…
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Smoke Returns to Burned-Out School | Milwaukee News
Just days after a catastrophic five-alarm fire destroyed Lincoln Avenue School, firefighters returned to the site—this time responding to a mysterious smoke…
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Café Corazón Bay View Closing | Milwaukee News
After a decade as a Bay View neighborhood staple, Café Corazón is selling its iconic building—but the beloved restaurant will stay open until the sale closes…
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Milwaukee Officers Hurt in Holiday Chaos | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s holiday weekend turned chaotic as two officers were injured in separate downtown incidents—one hit by a car during a traffic stop, the other struck…
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Activists Face Felony Charges in Beagle Rescue | Milwaukee News
Fifty animal rights activists face felony charges for an “open rescue” at Ridglan Farms, accused of burglary, property damage, and theft totaling over…
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Burlington’s Storm Recovery Spirit | Milwaukee News
Burlington’s storm hit hard—wind, rain, chaos—but what’s really moving is how neighbors rallied. Water flooded homes, but so did help: leaks patched, meals…
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Brewers Face Cardinals in Five-Game Test | Milwaukee News
The Brewers face a pivotal five-game series against the Cardinals in St. Louis — including a doubleheader — as a rainout from May rescheduled this intense…
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Walmart Site Reimagined After Data Center Scrub | Milwaukee News
Walmart’s Midtown site is pivoting away from a controversial data center after fierce community backlash over environmental concerns. The developer now plans…
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Balogun Back, U.S. vs Belgium Heat | Milwaukee News
Folarin Balogun’s unexpected return to the U.S. Men’s National Team lineup after FIFA overturned his red card suspension has electrified the World Cup showdown…
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Jayden Reed Engaged to Miss Wisconsin USA | Milwaukee News
Jayden Reed just popped the question to his girlfriend Aneisha Cox, Miss Wisconsin USA, in a dazzling red carpet proposal complete with roses and balloons —…
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Tragic Pedestrian Fatality on Hwy 164 | Milwaukee News
A fatal crash on Highway 164 in Waukesha on July 6th left one pedestrian dead and prompted a major road closure as authorities from multiple agencies race to…
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Lincoln Ave School Demolition Approved | Milwaukee News
Lincoln Avenue School, a century-old Milwaukee landmark, is set for demolition after a devastating fire — a decision sealed by the Historic Preservation…
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Tragedy and Damage After Walworth Storm | Milwaukee News
A deadly storm tore through Walworth County, claiming three young lives in a boat accident and leaving widespread destruction in its wake. With power outages…
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Missing Teen Alexis Grubor Needs Your Help | Milwaukee News
Missing Teen Alexis Grubor Needs Your Help | Milwaukee News
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Fatal Crash in Waukesha Shuts Down Highway | Milwaukee News
A deadly crash in Waukesha on July 6th left one pedestrian dead after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 164, prompting road closures as authorities…
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Geneva Lake Storm Claims Three Children | Milwaukee News
A deadly storm with 100-mph winds slammed into Geneva Lake, capsizing a boat carrying ten people. Six adults and one child were rescued, but three young…
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The Hive Wellness Opens Permanent Bay View Spot | Milwaukee News
The Hive Wellness & Social is officially opening a permanent 3,500 sq ft sanctuary in Bay View’s KinetiK apartments—complete with group saunas, cold plunges…
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Reviving Downtown Racine | Milwaukee News
Downtown Racine is fighting to stay vibrant amid stiff competition from other entertainment options, requiring constant innovation to keep locals and visitors…
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Missing Milwaukee Child Needs Your Help | Milwaukee News
Missing Milwaukee Child Needs Your Help | Milwaukee News
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Missing Milwaukee Child Legend Terrell | Milwaukee News
Missing Milwaukee Child Legend Terrell | Milwaukee News
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Geneva Lake Tragedy in Sudden Storm | Milwaukee News
A devastating boating tragedy unfolded on Geneva Lake when a sudden 100-mph downburst storm capsized a 25-foot Nautique carrying 10 people — including three…
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Tragic I-94 Crash in Kenosha | Milwaukee News
A tragic crash on I-94 in Kenosha County left one young man dead after his Toyota Camry struck a median wall, then became the target of a second vehicle—a Kia…
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Midtown Redevelopment Drops Data Center | Milwaukee News
Midtown’s long-awaited redevelopment is finally moving forward—without the controversial computing facility. After intense public debate and a delayed vote…
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From Marine to Vigilante: The Story Behind American Madness | Milwaukee News
A gripping new documentary, American Madness, just won Best Documentary at the L.A. Film Festival—following a Marine turned conspiracy-driven vigilante who…
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Wisconsin’s Top 3 Dining Gems Win DiRoNA | Milwaukee News
Three Wisconsin gems—Amilinda in Milwaukee, Pastiche Bistro and Wine Bar in Brown Deer, and Union House in Genesee Depot—just earned top honors with the…
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Tragic I-94 Crash in Kenosha | Milwaukee News
A tragic crash on I-94 in Kenosha County claimed the life of a 21-year-old Toyota driver after his car spun out and was struck from behind by a Kia. The Kia’s…
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Hits Michigan | Milwaukee News
A worrying surge in Cyclosporiasis cases is sweeping across the U.S., with Michigan hit hardest and Wisconsin reporting 1-10 cases. Linked to contaminated…