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When Wisconsin got FEMA aid in the past, the decision time varied greatly
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Wisconsin
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Wisconsin is awaiting a decision from President Donald Trump on federal disaster aid following historic floods. FEMA data going back to 2000 shows varied timelines for getting aid, averaging about 40 days. If and when Trump approves Wisconsin's...
Long-term closures coming to these downtown Milwaukee bridges
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Wisconsin
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Milwaukee drivers should expect traffic detours as two bridges are set to be closed to traffic for most of fall. Construction is underway on the Water Street Bridge and Mason Street Bridge. Here's what to know about the projects and how they could...
More wet weather Thursday night, record cold highs Friday
WSAW - Wisconsin
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September 4, 2025
NEXT 12 HOURS: Rain moves through Thursday night SHORT TERM: Breezy and rather cool on Friday LONG TERM: Cool weekend, warmer new work week WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Unseasonably cool weather will continue to impact the region for the next few days....
DNR: Limit eating ducks, fish caught in parts of Wisconsin due to PFAS contamination
Wisconsin Public Radio
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September 4, 2025
Wisconsin environmental and health regulators are warning hunters and anglers to avoid or limit eating fish, certain ducks and other wildlife in northeastern Wisconsin as a result of PFAS contamination. The Wisconsin Department of Natural...
Commotion in the weather community: How new application question could affect staffing gaps
ABC 57 News - Indiana
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SOUTH BEND, Ind--The National Weather Service (NWS) is scrambling to hire up to 450 people to restore cuts made by DOGE. Many aspiring and current meteorologists are taking to "X” and other social media platforms, voicing their concerns about how...
Head of Milwaukee Public Schools wants grade reconfiguration
Wisconsin Public Radio
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September 4, 2025
As Milwaukee Public Schools continues to look at the best ways to manage the district’s facilities, Superintendent Brenda Cassellius wants to consider new grade configurations. Over the next year, the district will decide how to manage its 149...
When will Wisconsin gas prices start dropping for the winter?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Wisconsin
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As summer winds down, gas prices are continuing to dip in Wisconsin. As of Sept. 4, the average price for a regular gallon of gas in Wisconsin was $2.98, compared to the national average of $3.20, according to AAA. In Milwaukee-Waukesha metro...
Sen. Dassler-Alfheim: Legislative Democrats introduce bills to “Build a Stronger Wisconsin”
WisPolitics - Wisconsin
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September 4, 2025
Bill package strengthens worker protections MADISON, WI – Today, Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) was proud to stand next to fellow Legislative Democrats and labor leaders to introduce the Build a Stronger Wisconsin bill package, which...
Dept. of Justice won’t defend USDA programs Wisconsin farmer sued over
The Black Chronicle - Oklahoma
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September 4, 2025
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice won’t defend a group of Biden-era Department of Agriculture aid programs that were challenged by a Wisconsin farmer. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty filed a June lawsuit on behalf of...
Weekly GOP radio address: Fish and wildlife audit
WisPolitics - Wisconsin
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September 4, 2025
Hi, I’m Representative Chanz Green and I represent the 74 th Assembly District in Northern Wisconsin. Today I want to talk to you about the recent audit that came out in regards to the DNR’s Fish and Wildlife Account. The DNR claimed that they...
Milwaukee aldermen weigh new legislation, call police to testify about street takeovers
WISN 12 - Wisconsin
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September 2, 2025
TO EXPECT COMING UP IN WEATHER WATCH 12 NEW TONIGHT CALLS FOR MILWAUKEE POLICE TO TESTIFY IN FRONT OF MILWAUKEE’S COMMON COUNCIL. AFTER THIS STREET TAKEOVERS CAUSING CHAOS THIS WEEKEND. BURNOUTS, DONUTS, FIREWORKS ALL FILLED 15 INTERSECTIONS...
My Mexican Milwaukee: Four Spots for an Authentic Bite
Milwaukee Magazine - Wisconsin
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September 4, 2025
La Michoacana, 1224 S. Cesár Chávez Dr.; Photo by Bianca Cabral A MilMag designer reflects on the can’t-miss hallmarks of Clarke Square’s comunidad. READ MORE OF OUR “BEST OF MILWAUKEE 2025” FEATURE HERE. For over 25 years, I lived a few blocks...
DNR issues multiple PFAS consumption advisories for wildlife in northern Wisconsin
WXOW - Wisconsin
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MADISON (WKOW) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Thursday new advisories on wildlife consumption in the northern part of the state. The first advisory was issued for deer...
Wisconsin Cranberry Board election results certified
WXOW - Wisconsin
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MADISON, Wis. (WXOW) – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Cranberry Board election results. Amber Bristow of Warrens, Jon Duckart of Wisconsin Rapids, and Rochelle...
Miami football reviews loss to Wisconsin ahead of next road matchup
Miami Student - Ohio
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When the Miami University RedHawks football team entered Camp Randall Stadium to open the 2025 season against the University of Wisconsin Badgers, it expected a tough battle. In the week leading up to the game, head coach Chuck Martin and the...
Milwaukee County awarded nearly $8 million to upgrade transit services, buses
TMJ4 - Wisconsin
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September 2, 2025
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has been awarded nearly $8 million to help optimize downtown transit services, upgrade county buses, improve traffic signals, and invest in public outreach. The announcement was...
Milwaukee students return to school after lead remediation work completed
TMJ4 - Wisconsin
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September 2, 2025
MILWAUKEE — Thousands of students in the Milwaukee area are set to return to school Tuesday, with many attending classes for the first time since lead remediation work was completed at their schools. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is among more...
Milwaukee elementary school celebrates first day with red-carpet welcome after lead cleanup
TMJ4 - Wisconsin
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September 2, 2025
MILWAUKEE — Students at Seifert Elementary School received a rock-star welcome Monday morning as they returned to classes following a summer of lead-remediation work at the Milwaukee Public Schools facility. TMJ4 Students at Seifert Elementary...
Volunteer weather observers needed for Washington, Ozaukee counties
GMToday - Wisconsin
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WASHINGTON COUNTY — The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) is seeking volunteer weather observers in Washington and Ozaukee counties to assist in the measuring and reporting of daily precipitation. CoCoRaHS, a...
Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin to Join U.S. Climate Alliance Affordable Clean Cars Coalition
WEAU - Wisconsin
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September 4, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TONY EVERS PRESS RELEASE) - Gov. Tony Evers, co-chair of the U.S. Climate Alliance, announced today that Wisconsin is joining the Alliance’s Affordable Clean Cars Coalition. This multi-state initiative is aimed at...