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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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Mom Runs Craft Stand With 8 Kids | Milwaukee News
Meet Deanna Dortch, a devoted mom of eight who turned her kids’ creativity into a thriving business right outside Peace Park and Garden. With four children…
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Michael Vitucci's Nightlife Legacy | Milwaukee News
After 40 years of turning Milwaukee’s nightlife into a dancefloor paradise, Michael Vitucci is hanging up his apron — but not before leaving behind seven…
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Heat Lingers Through July Fourth | Milwaukee News
Extreme heat is sticking around in southern Wisconsin through Friday, with temps still hitting the 90s and a heat advisory likely for the latter half of the…
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State Tightens Vape Laws Amid Legal Pushback | Milwaukee News
States are cracking down hard on illegal vaping products, seizing over 15 barrels and collecting nearly $400K in fees from businesses seeking approval — but…
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Summerfest Heat Safety Tips | Milwaukee News
Summerfest’s gearing up for scorching Thursday and Friday with heat-smart upgrades: bring one sealed 20oz water bottle (no amphitheater entry), chill at…
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Operation Dry Water Hits Wisconsin | Milwaukee News
This Fourth of July, Wisconsin cops are hitting the water hard with Operation Dry Water to stop impaired boating—last year, 5 of 15 boating deaths involved…
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Milwaukee Pools Open for Summer | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee County Parks is officially welcoming summer with pools open and ready for action—whether you’re after a workout or just chill time, spots like…
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Federal Grants Cut Teen Health Programs | Milwaukee News
Federal funding for teen pregnancy prevention programs in Wisconsin has been abruptly cut, wiping out over $130K for key organizations like Embolden WI and…
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Beach Rules You Can't Ignore in Milwaukee | Milwaukee News
Summer’s here and Milwaukee County beaches are calling — but before you pack your gear, know these key rules: no glass containers, no outside alcohol (though…
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Oshkosh Seizes 600 Illegal Fireworks | Milwaukee News
Oshkosh police shut down a slick illegal fireworks operation, seizing 600+ banned items worth $29K—sold out of a hidden trailer near North Washburn Street…
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Operation Dry Water Hits Wisconsin | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s holiday weekend kicks off with “Operation Dry Water” — a nationwide crackdown on boating under the influence. Conservation wardens and law…
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Missing Lifesaving Gear at Prairie Springs Park | Milwaukee News
Lifesaving gear vanished from Prairie Springs Park—AED and bleed kit stolen, risking lives in a high-traffic area. Replacing it costs over $2K, and authorities…
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Two Million Eggs Headed to Wisconsin | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s about to get two million eggs thanks to a major settlement with three egg giants accused of secretly colluding to inflate prices—Cal-Maine…
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Line 5 Spill Sparks Legal and Environmental Alarm | Milwaukee News
A major spill of 1,600–1,900 gallons of drilling fluid erupted during Enbridge’s controversial Line 5 reroute project on the Bad River reservation, triggering…
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Milwaukee’s Heat Vulnerability Revealed | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee County faces a dangerous heat crisis as new Census data reveals nearly 10% of homes lack air conditioning—with some neighborhoods hit even harder…
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Wisconsin Extends Medicaid for New Moms | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin just made a life-saving move: extending Medicaid for new moms from 60 days to a full year, starting July 1st. This long-awaited change, finally…
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Milwaukee’s Underwater Toxic Storage | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s launching a $122 million underwater cleanup operation in Lake Michigan — a giant, waterproof steel “bathtub” designed to lock away 1.9 million…
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Milwaukee’s Toxic Waste Cleanup | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s Jones Island is set to host a new toxic waste storage facility, designed to hold polluted sediment dredged from city rivers and streams — a bold…
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Wisconsin DPI Charged $34K for Records | Milwaukee News
A conservative law firm is suing Wisconsin’s education department over a $34,000 fee to access records of denied educator licenses — calling it a deliberate…
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Milwaukee’s Lead Testing Crisis | Milwaukee News
Lead poisoning in Milwaukee’s kids is slipping under the radar—testing plummeted post-pandemic, leaving Black and Latino children, most at risk, largely…
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COLE Tackles Lead and Nutrition in Milwaukee | Milwaukee News
COLE’s lead-safe initiative in Milwaukee is making waves by tackling childhood lead exposure and nutrition in one powerful package—families show up, kids get…
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Lead Testing Gaps in Milwaukee Kids | Milwaukee News
Lead testing for kids in Milwaukee took a hit during the pandemic, even as overall lead poisoning rates dipped — but the real story is in the disparities…
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Ballot Delays Threaten Election Trust | Milwaukee News
Senator Tammy Baldwin is demanding a federal probe into massive mail delivery delays that caused hundreds of Wisconsin ballots to arrive too late in the spring…
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Metcalfe Playfield Gets Major Glow-Up | Milwaukee News
Metcalfe Playfield is finally getting its long-awaited glow-up—after three years of anticipation, the Milwaukee park is nearing completion with a full-scale…
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Milwaukee's Lead Program: Rise Fall and Rebirth | Milwaukee News
Once celebrated as the best childhood lead prevention program in the nation, Milwaukee’s initiative hit rock bottom by 2018—leading to scandal and a system…
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Lake Michigan’s Hidden Dangers | Milwaukee News
Lake Michigan’s beauty hides deadly risks—twelve drownings this year alone, over 1,400 since 2010. Don’t swim without lifeguards, avoid piers, and heed wave…
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394-Lot Subdivision Heads to Cedarburg | Milwaukee News
Neumann Developments is eyeing a massive 394-lot subdivision in Cedarburg, spanning 200 acres northwest of Highway 60 and Sheboygan Road—just the first step in…
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Former UWM Campus Sale Moves Forward | Milwaukee News
The former UWM Washington County campus is finally free to be sold after a judge rejected a last-ditch legal effort to block the deal. The Washington County…
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Garrett Stallings Finally Makes It | Milwaukee News
Garrett Stallings, the gritty 28-year-old right-hander who clawed his way from the minors to the Milwaukee Brewers, is finally getting his shot at the big…
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Wisconsin Kid, Bosnia Heart, World Cup Stage | Milwaukee News
A 21-year-old Appleton native, Esmir Bajraktarević, is poised to make World Cup history as he steps onto the global stage against his ancestral homeland…
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Freddie Riley Steps Down After Decade | Milwaukee News
Freddie Riley, a veteran coach with a decade of experience, has stepped down from leading Milwaukee Vincent’s boys basketball team after just a few months —…
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Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship | Milwaukee News
The Supreme Court just delivered a major win for birthright citizenship, ruling 6-3 that anyone born on U.S. soil automatically becomes a citizen — shutting…
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Asthma Crisis Hits Kids in June | Milwaukee News
Children’s Wisconsin reports a shocking spike in critical asthma cases—11 kids in June alone, two of whom didn’t survive—marking the worst June outbreak in…
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Shooting Near Second & North in Milwaukee | Milwaukee News
A non-fatal shooting rocked Milwaukee on Tuesday, June 30th, around 7:30 PM near the corner of 2nd and North streets. A 35-year-old victim was hospitalized…
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Trump Approves $22.6M for Wisconsin Disaster Relief | Milwaukee News
Trump drops $22.6 million in disaster relief for Wisconsin hit by April storms and floods, sparking both celebration and skepticism as officials question…
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Tragedy at Sandy Beach Park | Milwaukee News
A heartbreaking tragedy struck Lake Mills this week when a 14-year-old boy drowned while swimming at Sandy Beach Park on June 28. Found by dive teams after…
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ICE Raids Spark City Outcry | Milwaukee News
ICE swept up 39 undocumented immigrants across Wisconsin in a high-profile raid sparking outrage — with advocates claiming most have clean records and arrests…
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Joniah Walker Found After Four Years | Milwaukee News
After four years missing near downtown Milwaukee, 15-year-old Joniah Walker has been found safe — a breakthrough that brings both relief and urgent questions…
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Federal Government Enters Wisconsin Immigration Detainer Battle | Milwaukee News
The U.S. Justice Department is jumping into a high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court battle over whether county jails can legally hold immigrants for federal…
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ICE Staging in Milwaukee Parks | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee County is preparing legal action against ICE after federal agents used county parks—including the iconic Mitchell Park Domes—as unauthorized staging…
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Fifty-Year Time Capsule Finds Dentures | Milwaukee News
A 50-year-old time capsule unearthed in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, turned into a soggy disappointment—water had seeped in, ruining most of its contents. But…
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Wisconsin’s Hidden Sports Powerhouse | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s sports legacy is exploding on the national stage as the state celebrates its 250th birthday—producing NFL stars like the Watt brothers, NBA…
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Wisconsin Challenges Medicaid Work Rules | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s AG Josh Kaul joins 12 states in a bold legal challenge against new federal Medicaid work requirements, arguing the rules unfairly penalize…
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DLCC Targets 9 Wisconsin Seats | Milwaukee News
Democrats are going all-in on Wisconsin, targeting nine key districts to flip control of the state legislature before the next election. With six Assembly and…
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Sixty Years for Hatchet Attack | Milwaukee News
A man just 35, sentenced to 60 years plus 30 of supervised release, brutally attacked his ex-girlfriend with a hatchet after she ended their relationship —…
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Snapchat Hub Exposes Child Abuse Material | Milwaukee News
Racine County just dropped a major case: 36-year-old Justin Erhardt is behind bars on $60K bail after investigators linked his Snapchat account to child sexual…
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Market Shifts Amid Oil Drop and Inflation | Milwaukee News
Tech stocks took a hit, but the broader market stayed steady, revealing economic resilience amid AI buzz. Oil prices crashed after the Strait of Hormuz…
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Six-Year-Old Gets Rabies Vaccine After Bat Bite | Milwaukee News
A six-year-old girl in Shawano County narrowly avoided a deadly fate after a bat bite—now she’s getting the rabies vaccine, and her story is a chilling wake-up…
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Deer District Holiday Market Returns | Milwaukee News
Get ready for the Deer District’s second annual holiday market—downtown Milwaukee’s festive shopping paradise returns Nov 20–Dec 6 at Fiserv Forum Plaza. With…
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Lincoln Avenue School Fire Leaves Community in Shock | Milwaukee News
A devastating fire ripped through Lincoln Avenue Elementary School early Tuesday, forcing over 110 firefighters into a brutal battle that left the historic…
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Packers Boost Wish Kids’ Journeys | Milwaukee News
The Green Bay Packers are making magic happen for kids with critical illnesses, pledging $75,000 over three years to cover travel costs for Make-A-Wish trips…
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ICE Raids in Milwaukee Spark Concern | Milwaukee News
ICE launched its largest Milwaukee operation since early 2025, arresting 18 people—many with no prior convictions or removal orders—sparking alarm as families…
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Chillwaukee Brings Shaved Ice to Milwaukee Market | Milwaukee News
Chillwaukee is rolling into the Milwaukee Public Market this summer with Hawaiian-style shaved ice, real fruit syrups, and unique toppings — every Friday…
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Al Hamawi Milwaukee’s Sweet New Spot | Milwaukee News
Al Hamawi just dropped onto Layton Avenue and it’s not your average cafe—think 140 drink options, including sticky bun shaken espresso, plus a wall of…
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Wisconsin's Land Conservation Program Ends | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s beloved Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, a 30-year conservation powerhouse that saved thousands of acres and created trails and boat ramps for…
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ICE Arrests Spark City Outcry | Milwaukee News
ICE’s recent surge of 39 arrests in Milwaukee has ignited a citywide firestorm, as local officials clash with federal agents over property use and brutal…
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Midtown Walmart Redevelopment Stalls | Milwaukee News
A controversial redevelopment plan for the old Walmart site in Midtown—proposing 200 affordable units, a new library, and a massive data center—faced fierce…
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Milwaukee's Fourth of July Celebrations | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s Fourth of July is packed with festive energy—parades kick off as early as 8:45 AM, fireworks light up the sky at 9:15 PM, and towns are throwing…
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School District Cover-Up Exposed | Milwaukee News
A shocking school district scandal has erupted in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, where over a dozen former students, teachers, and parents are now suing after…