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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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Newcap Collapse Sparks State Audit | Milwaukee News
A nonprofit that served ten counties and relied on state and federal grants has collapsed into bankruptcy, leaving over $4 million in debts and sparking urgent…
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Judge Keeps Skinner on Wisconsin Ballot | Milwaukee News
A Wisconsin judge has sided with Republican Senate candidate Michele Magadance Skinner, blocking Democrats’ effort to remove her from the November ballot over…
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Badgers Bounce Back with Louisville Sweep | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin volleyball bounced back with a dominant sweep of No. 7 Louisville after a tough loss to No. 3 Kentucky, showcasing resilience and firepower led by…
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Milwaukee’s Mexican Fiesta Shines Again | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s Mexican Fiesta just smashed another record, drawing 100K+ revelers from across the U.S. and even Mexico for three electrifying days of music, food…
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Eleven-Year-Old Boy Shot in Home | Milwaukee News
An 11-year-old boy, Samare Heard, died tragically after shooting himself in a home where he had no prior exposure to guns — a heartbreaking incident that…
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Milwaukee Shootings Leave Child Injured | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee endured a violent Saturday, August 22nd, with six people—including a one-year-old—wounded in four separate shootings across the city. The day began…
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Fire Ravages First Floor Apartment | Milwaukee News
A fiery disaster struck an apartment building near 25th and Capitol on Saturday night, wiping out the entire first floor and displacing fifty residents—though…
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Baby Shot in Milwaukee Road Rage | Milwaukee News
A terrifying road rage shooting in Milwaukee left a one-year-old baby with non-life-threatening injuries, two others hurt, and both drivers arrested—police…
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Measles Surge and Local Shifts | Milwaukee News
Measles cases are surging in Wisconsin due to low vaccination rates, prompting urgent public health warnings. Meanwhile, a separate outbreak of E. coli and…
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Lincoln High Grieves Loss of Adam Massman | Milwaukee News
A beloved Wisconsin teen athlete, Adam Massman, died suddenly after suffering injuries in a football game, leaving his school and community heartbroken. Known…
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Community Takes Aim at Safer Guns | Milwaukee News
In Milwaukee, a powerful community-driven event called “Behind the Gun” brought together residents and gun advocates not to debate politics, but to build safer…
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Tosa East Returns Home After Floods | Milwaukee News
Wauwatosa East Football is back home—finally—after a year of devastation from floods that tore apart their field, blew out bleachers, and cost nearly $1.5…
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Closing a Broken Pension Promise | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee County’s long-neglected OBRA Plan, meant to exempt seasonal workers like lifeguards from Social Security taxes, is finally being shut down — but not…
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Man Pleads Guilty After High-Speed Chase | Milwaukee News
A man in Illinois got a brutal 6.5-year prison sentence after a heart-pounding 120 mph chase that crossed state lines — all because he was already wanted for…
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Measles Spreads in Unvaccinated Wisconsin Communities | Milwaukee News
Measles is surging in southwestern Wisconsin, with 47 of 48 cases linked to unvaccinated individuals—spreading across kids and adults. Low vaccination rates in…
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Teen Charged After Road Rage Shooting | Milwaukee News
An 18-year-old woman in Milwaukee faces life imprisonment after allegedly shooting and killing a 44-year-old woman during a road rage incident that spiraled…
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Michigan Man Stalks Wisconsin Victim | Milwaukee News
A Michigan man sent terrifying threats to a Wisconsin resident, then drove straight to their town—live-tracking his journey—before police intercepted him…
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Measles Cases Surge in Wisconsin | Milwaukee News
Measles is spreading in southwestern Wisconsin with 41 confirmed cases as of Friday, August 21 — hotspots in Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette counties. Iowa County…
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Farm Resilience After Wind Damage | Milwaukee News
A Washington County farm hit hard by high winds and a nearby tornado, despite missing the direct strike, is showing grit as owner Roger Basse battles flattened…
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Theo’s Race Against Time for a Kidney | Milwaukee News
A ten-year-old warrior from Racine County, Theo, is racing against time to get a kidney transplant before his body shuts down—his only hope for returning to…
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Wisconsin Revisits Clemency for Murderers | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin is shaking up its justice system by revisiting commutations for the first time in decades—meaning even homicide convicts could see their sentences…
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Surviving Pancreatic Cancer at 50 | Milwaukee News
Against all odds, Tom Massnick, a pancreatic cancer survivor, celebrates his 50th wedding anniversary — a milestone he once thought impossible. Diagnosed in…
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Teen Charged in Fatal Road Rage Shooting | Milwaukee News
An 18-year-old Milwaukee teen, Mariah Ruiz, has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide after a deadly road rage incident that left a 44-year-old…
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Tornado Warning Hits Dane County | Milwaukee News
Tornado warning hits Dane County Friday night—severe thunderstorm with potential tornado moving southeast at 15 mph, spotted near Mount Horeb. NWS urges…
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Building People Like He Built Houses | Milwaukee News
Travis Landry, WestCare Wisconsin’s regional VP, ditched titles to live by his mission: rebuild people from the ground up. Raised in Milwaukee with a…
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Silver Steppers Dance Milwaukee | Milwaukee News
In Milwaukee, a hip-hop and R&B line dance class for folks 50+ is turning heads—and hearts—with energy, community, and surprising joy. Started two years ago by…
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ER Nurse’s Past Surfaces in Wisconsin Race | Milwaukee News
Mitchell Berman, the ER nurse and newly minted Democratic primary winner for Wisconsin’s First District, is facing a firestorm over old online activity—his…
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Teen Charged in Fatal Road Rage Shooting | Milwaukee News
An 18-year-old woman, Mariah Ruiz, faces up to 65 years in prison after allegedly shooting and killing a 44-year-old woman, Minerva Hernandez-Lopez, in a…
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Alfalfa Sprout Outbreak Hits Midwest | Milwaukee News
Alfalfa sprouts are causing a major food scare across Wisconsin and Minnesota, with 40 people sickened by E. coli and Salmonella — both strains found in…
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Mayor’s Social Media Fallout | Milwaukee News
New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament is under fire after controversial social media posts sparked outrage, particularly within the Muslim community, for allegedly…
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Jail Death Under Investigation | Milwaukee News
A 45-year-old man, Kourtney L. Edwards, died in custody at the Milwaukee County Jail after being brought in by West Allis police on alcohol-related charges —…
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Milwaukee Election Glitch Sparks Outcry | Milwaukee News
A major election glitch in Milwaukee delayed results by hours after five out of nine flash drives accidentally downloaded audit logs instead of vote counts…
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Milwaukee’s Homicide Drop Amid Ongoing Gun Violence | Milwaukee News
Nationwide homicides dropped 18% this year, hitting historic lows, but Milwaukee’s story is more complex—last year saw a slight uptick, possibly due to…
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Assembly Race Turns on Residency Claims | Milwaukee News
A heated political showdown erupts in Wisconsin’s Assembly District 8 as defeated Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez files a shocking complaint alleging her primary…
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Mayor’s Anti-Muslim Posts Spark Outcry | Milwaukee News
New Berlin’s mayor is facing backlash for repeatedly sharing inflammatory, anti-Muslim Facebook posts—including AI-generated content, stereotypes, and even a…
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Measles Surge in Wisconsin | Milwaukee News
Measles is spreading in southwest Wisconsin with 48 confirmed cases, including 9 new ones since August 18th — 7 in Lafayette County are still probable. Despite…
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Dr. Lyle Ignace Steps Down After Decade Leading Tribal Health Center | Milwaukee News
After over a decade of visionary leadership, Dr. Lyle Ignace is stepping down as CEO of the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center in Milwaukee — a vital hub…
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Two Men Sentenced for Fatal Drug Setup | Milwaukee News
Two men sentenced to decades behind bars after a botched drug deal turned deadly: Gregory Hamilton gets 30 years, Travis Cooper 13, both for felony murder in…
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Wisconsin’s Film Incentive Program Launches | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin just dropped a blockbuster move: Film Wisconsin, its first-ever film incentive program, has already handed out $1 million in tax credits to six…
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Illinois Tolls Jump Jan 1 | Milwaukee News
Starting January 1, Illinois drivers brace for steeper tolls—45 cents more per trip for passenger vehicles, doubling to 90 cents if you’re paying cash…
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We Energies Eyes Nuclear Power Deal | Milwaukee News
We Energies is eyeing a decades-long power deal with the Point Beach Nuclear Plant, aiming to lock in electricity through 2053 to meet soaring demand—driven by…
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Milwaukee Gets $13.9M for Smarter Buses | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee County just landed a $13.9 million federal boost to revamp its bus system, MCTS—funding new buses and smart traffic lights that cut commute times…
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Metcalfe Park Moves Forward | Milwaukee News
Metcalfe Park’s community-driven projects just got the unanimous green light from the Plan Commission—marking a major step toward real change. Meanwhile…
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Embrace Change Lead Authentically | Milwaukee News
Leaders at a Women in Business symposium revealed that career transitions aren’t setbacks—they’re opportunities. Executives from major companies urged…
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Fifth OWI Charge in Fond du Lac | Milwaukee News
A 71-year-old man in Fond du Lac County faced a rough Friday morning after being pulled over for a suspended license—only to be arrested for his fifth OWI…
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Woodman's Eyes New Grafton Store | Milwaukee News
Woodman’s is eyeing a massive 34-acre site just north of Costco in Grafton—between I-43 and Port Washington Road—with plans that could bring their…
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Nominate a Shining COO in SE Wisconsin | Milwaukee News
Nominate the COO in southeastern Wisconsin who’s not just running the show—but transforming it. BizTimes Media is calling for nominations for their “Notable…
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Pope Leo Village Homes Built with Faith | Milwaukee News
In Bronzeville, Pope Leo Village Homes is transforming lives—one house at a time, with five of seven already under construction and two families set to move…
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Wisconsin’s Toxic Algae Crisis | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s summer is turning toxic as blue-green algae blooms surge, sickening people and pets alike. With 217 reports by mid-August—60 more than last…
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Milwaukee Real Estate Crisis Deepens | Milwaukee News
A massive real estate mess in Milwaukee is unraveling—over 260 properties tangled in court cases and now a bankruptcy filing. What began with foreclosures has…
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Planting Democracy Seeds in Milwaukee | Milwaukee News
A hundred Milwaukee teens got their first taste of democracy at Future Voters Fest — a mock election event designed to plant the seed of civic engagement…
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Wisconsin Hospitals Charge More | Milwaukee News
A new report reveals Wisconsin hospitals charge 26% more for common procedures like heart surgery and maternity care compared to Illinois—blaming market…
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Milwaukee’s Cultural & Community Pulse | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee’s bursting with culture this week—Serbian Days and Mexican Fiesta celebrate global traditions, while a quirky cemetery tour dives into brewing…
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Two Kettle Explosions at NaturPak | Milwaukee News
Two deadly kettle explosions at Wisconsin’s NaturPak factory in just a month left five workers dead and sent shockwaves through the food manufacturing…
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Dick's Roof Repair Acquired by Valor | Milwaukee News
Dick’s Roof Repair, a Kenosha staple since 1957, has been acquired by Valor Exterior Partners of Cincinnati — a major expansion for Valor into Wisconsin and…
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Wisconsin Lottery: Luck or Logic | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s lottery scene might not be jackpot gold, ranking 23rd nationally with just eight big wins this year—far behind neighbors like Michigan’s 46. But…
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MPS Under Fire Over Discipline | Milwaukee News
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Milwaukee Public Schools over discipline policies, probing whether race is being used as a factor in…
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MPS Under Fire Over Discipline | Milwaukee News
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Milwaukee Public Schools over discipline policies, probing whether race is being used as a factor in…
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Milwaukee’s Double Storm Warning | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee braces for a double storm hit Friday—first round brings heavy rain and lightning mid-morning, clears by 1 PM; second, more dangerous batch from 3–9…
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Grainger's Pub Revives Menu with Local Flavor | Milwaukee News
Grainger’s Pub & Grill in Greenfield is heating up with a brand-new menu from chef Joey Piana, while keeping beloved classics like wings and pizzas on the…