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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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Deer District Workers Win Big Pay Raise | Milwaukee News
Workers in Milwaukee’s Deer District just landed a historic labor win—unionized hospitality and security staff now earn at least $20/hour, with some seeing 21%…
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Beloit’s Air Crisis and the Fight for Cleaner Breaths | Milwaukee News
Beloit, Wisconsin, is grappling with alarming air quality that’s triggering asthma spikes and forcing evacuations — including a professor’s summer research…
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Hegseth Tours Oshkosh Defense | Milwaukee News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rolled up his sleeves in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to spotlight American manufacturing’s vital role in national defense—touring…
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DockHounds Rise as League Underdogs | Milwaukee News
The Oconomowoc DockHounds are stealing the spotlight this season, clinching a playoff spot with 13 games left — their third straight postseason run. Led by a…
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Zollicoffer Heads to Trial Amid New Witness Allegations | Milwaukee News
Thomas Zollicoffer, accused of a brutal three-shooting spree in Milwaukee that killed his ex-girlfriend and two others in under 30 minutes, is headed to trial…
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Milwaukee Man Faces Double Homicide Charges | Milwaukee News
A Milwaukee man, Kelven Harris, faces two counts of first-degree reckless homicide after allegedly shooting and killing two rappers at a recording studio in a…
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Remembering Adam Massman, A Teen's Vibrant Legacy | Milwaukee News
A tragic loss shook Alma Center, Wisconsin, when 17-year-old Adam Massman died after suffering injuries during a high school football game in August. A gifted…
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Hegseth Links Industry to Defense | Milwaukee News
Secretary Hegseth hit the factory floor in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, rallying workers and lawmakers alike to back America’s defense manufacturing muscle—where every…
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Teachers Pick Supplies for Stronger Classrooms | Milwaukee News
Teachers are the unsung heroes of education, and Milwaukee’s MPS Foundation just gave them a big boost—literally. In a first-ever “Teachers Pick” drive-thru…
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Urban Milwaukee Beer Bash at Amorphic | Milwaukee News
Urban Milwaukee’s exclusive beer bash returns to Amorphic Beer on August 28th—members get free beer, a brewery tour, and wings from Double Dubs, all while…
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Parents Push for Less Screen Time in Class | Milwaukee News
Madison parents are demanding a tech detox in classrooms, pushing to ban devices like Chromebooks until high school and keep elementary grades screen-free —…
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Mayor’s Anti-Islam Posts Spark Outcry | Milwaukee News
New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament is under fire after a string of inflammatory social media posts targeting Islam, including videos with anti-Muslim messaging and…
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The Great American Road Trip Flop | Milwaukee News
Sean Duffy and his family’s high-profile road trip show, “The Great American Road Trip,” sparked immediate controversy from the start, facing backlash over…
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Hegseth Tours Oshkosh’s Military Vehicles | Milwaukee News
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth rolled up his sleeves in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to get hands-on with the combat-proven vehicles built by Oshkosh Corporation — a…
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DJS Manufacturing Expands in Hartford | Milwaukee News
DJS Manufacturing is breaking ground on an 88,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility in Hartford’s Innovation Way, consolidating all operations under one…
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Wisconsin’s Commutation Board Debuts | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s new Commutation Advisory Board kicked off its historic first hearings, hearing from twelve incarcerated individuals seeking reduced sentences—and…
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Fire Exposes Rental Safety Gaps | Milwaukee News
A fire erupted in a Milwaukee apartment building last Saturday, forcing residents to flee—though no one was injured. Firefighters contained the blaze quickly…
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Metcalfe Park Residents Win Big | Milwaukee News
Metcalfe Park is buzzing with momentum as two resident-driven projects just got the green light from the Plan Commission—proof that community voices are…
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Wisconsin’s Housing Crisis Hits Everywhere | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s housing crisis is spreading beyond the big cities, straining families, businesses, and communities statewide. With skyrocketing prices and a severe…
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Milwaukee Robber’s Bold Heist Plan | Milwaukee News
A Milwaukee man named Ryan Ashford pulled off a brazen bank heist in Wauwatosa, demanding $400K but walking away with just over $1K—thanks to a rented gray…
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Melissa Winter Named Woman Executive of the Year | Milwaukee News
Melissa Winter, CEO of Acuity Insurance, has been crowned BizTimes Media’s Woman Executive of the Year for 2026 — a well-deserved honor celebrating her 30-year…
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Tragedy at Lincoln High Shocks Community | Milwaukee News
A tragic loss has shaken the Wisconsin community as high school senior Adam Massman died following a football injury on Thursday night. Known for his vibrant…
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H.O. Bostrom Expands Waukesha Facility | Milwaukee News
H.O. Bostrom is set to dramatically expand its Waukesha facility, adding nearly 50,000 square feet of new space and a separate 4,000-square-foot storage…
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Blue Door Academy Expands Nationwide | Milwaukee News
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee is launching the biggest Blue Door Academy operation in the nation, expanding to ten Wauwatosa schools starting…
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Molson Coors Backs Milwaukee’s Live Music | Milwaukee News
Molson Coors is pumping up Milwaukee’s live music scene with a wild, diverse lineup this week—spanning folk-punk at X-Ray Arcade, EDM giants like Rüfüs Du Sol…
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Steam Engine 1385 Revived by Volunteers | Milwaukee News
A historic 1907 steam engine, number 1385, is roaring back to life in central Wisconsin thanks to a massive volunteer-driven restoration project. After nearly…
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Google’s $4B Cooling Deal Revealed | Milwaukee News
Google’s just locked in a $4 billion cooling deal with Modine — and it’s not the only tech giant lining up for massive data center infrastructure. A new report…
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Wisconsin Senate Battle Heats Up | Milwaukee News
Democrats are targeting Wisconsin’s State Senate as the “most flippable” chamber in the country, eyeing four key seats to shift power — while Republicans brace…
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Johnson Financial Expands to Brookfield | Milwaukee News
Johnson Financial Group is set to expand into the Town of Brookfield with a new 9,000-square-foot branch on West Bluemound Road—former home of Don & Roy’s…
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Democratic Wave Brewing in Wisconsin | Milwaukee News
Ben Wikler is forecasting a major Democratic wave in November, fueled by record turnout and soaring enthusiasm in the recent gubernatorial primary — especially…
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Social Housing Powers London's Economy | Milwaukee News
London’s social housing isn’t just shelter—it’s a powerhouse economic engine, fueling £27.8 billion annually and boosting productivity, mental health, and…
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Hunters Feed Wisconsin Through Deer Donations | Milwaukee News
Hunters in Wisconsin are turning their deer hunts into a powerful act of community care—donating over 100,000 deer since 2000, yielding 4 million pounds of…
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Brewers Test Themselves Against Mets and Rangers | Milwaukee News
The Brewers are riding a seven-win streak despite a recent loss, and they’re ready to turn up the heat with a tough road series against the Mets—where they’ve…
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Wisconsin’s Coolest Made Product Contest | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s annual “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” competition is back for its 11th year, spotlighting the state’s manufacturing brilliance—from startups to…
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Donate Blood & Get a Hello Kitty Plush | Milwaukee News
Get ready to save lives and snag adorable collectibles this September! The American Red Cross is partnering with Hello Kitty and Friends to encourage blood and…
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Teen Speeds, Chases Cops, Hits Car | Milwaukee News
Teen Speeds, Chases Cops, Hits Car | Milwaukee News
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Tragic Two-Car Crash in Washington County | Milwaukee News
A tragic two-car crash in Washington County claimed the life of an 83-year-old man from Polk after his vehicle veered into oncoming traffic on Hillside Road…
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Two Shootings in Milwaukee Sunday | Milwaukee News
Two shootings rocked Milwaukee on Sunday, August 23rd—one fatal, one leaving a teen injured. The first happened at 5:30 AM near 24th & Melvina; a suspect is in…
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Investigation Rocks Abuse Support Org | Milwaukee News
A former executive director of Advocates of Ozaukee, a key shelter for abuse survivors, is under investigation for alleged internal theft — a case now being…
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Milwaukee's Animal Bite Crisis | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s animal bite crisis is escalating—with over 300 reported cases each of the last two years and more than 200 already logged this year. When an animal…
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Wisconsin’s Fall May Be Warmer Than Expected | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s fall might be warmer than expected this year, thanks to a strong El Niño pushing temperatures higher from September through November. While…
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Weather’s Scent Signals | Milwaukee News
That sharp, electric smell before a storm? It’s ozone—created by lightning and carried on the wind. After the rain? That earthy scent? That’s petrichor, a…
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AI in Classrooms Rethinking Education | Milwaukee News
AI is reshaping education—teachers are wrestling with how to use it as a tool while preserving critical thinking, students are seeing it as a shortcut, and…
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Milwaukee Lawyer Misses Deadline, City Faces $832K Bill | Milwaukee News
A Milwaukee lawyer missed a critical deadline, triggering a default judgment of over $832,000 against the city — and now he’s out. Regal Rexnord sued over…
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Wanted: Milwaukee Killer 'Red' in Fugitive Hunt | Milwaukee News
A deadly ambush at a Milwaukee smoke shop has turned a routine business meeting into a homicide, sparking a nationwide manhunt for James Johnson Jr…
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Four Fishermen Saved by Life Vests | Milwaukee News
Four fishermen narrowly escaped disaster when their boat flipped on Lake Michigan early Sunday—thanks to life vests and a nearby charter boat that pulled them…
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Lakefront Mansion Sells for $8.4M | Milwaukee News
A jaw-dropping $8.4 million lakefront mansion in Walworth County just sold—complete with 7,800 sq ft, eight bedrooms, seven baths, a three-car garage, wet bar…
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Swimmer Rescued at Bender Park | Milwaukee News
Swimmer Rescued at Bender Park | Milwaukee News
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Another Death in Milwaukee County Jail | Milwaukee News
Another inmate death in Milwaukee County Jail pushes the grim tally to ten since June 2022, sparking urgent calls for accountability as advocates demand…
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Milwaukee Sirens Fail During Tornadoes | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s tornado count has skyrocketed this year, but a recent storm exposed a critical flaw: half of Milwaukee County’s 58 sirens failed to sound during…
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Wisconsin Reinstates Sentence Commutations | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin is reviving a 25-year-old sentence commutation process, offering potential early release to inmates—including juvenile homicide offenders—through the…
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Madison Ranks #7 in Real Estate Markets | Milwaukee News
Madison, Wisconsin just soared to 7 on WalletHub’s top 300 real estate markets—thanks to a balanced mix of affordability, growth, and stability. While Green…
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Concordia’s Move-In Day Kickoff | Milwaukee News
Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin, kicked off fall semester with a whirlwind move-in day—students, families, and even proud dads like Heath Doty (who’s…
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Brewers Library Under Attack | Milwaukee News
A beloved free library in West Allis, Wisconsin—decked out in Milwaukee Brewers gear for over a decade—is being repeatedly stripped bare by vandals, with three…
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Teen Fired Gun at Work, Gets 6 Years | Milwaukee News
A 20-year-old man sentenced to six years in prison for firing a gun at his workplace after a violent confrontation with a manager—no one was hurt, but the act…
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Substitute Teacher Sentenced for Explicit Messages | Milwaukee News
A former substitute teacher, Alexander Poyner, is now behind bars after pleading guilty to one felony count—contributing to the delinquency of a…
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Baby Caught in Road Rage Shooting | Milwaukee News
A one-year-old baby was caught in the crossfire of a brutal road rage shootout in Milwaukee, sparking outrage as two drivers exchanged gunfire on West Capitol…
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Milwaukee Ballot Error and Fixes | Milwaukee News
A human error in Milwaukee’s absentee ballot counting caused a delay as flash drives downloaded audit logs instead of vote totals—but officials insist the…
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Sherman Park’s Ten-Year Revival | Milwaukee News
Ten years after the unrest in Sherman Park, Milwaukee’s revitalization efforts are showing tangible results—hundreds of homes restored, community projects…
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Hegseth Inspects Oshkosh Defense Manufacturing | Milwaukee News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is hitting the road to boost America’s defense manufacturing—and Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is his first stop. The company, a…