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Milwaukee flood relief; disaster assistance may be restricted for some
FOX 6 - Wisconsin
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Concerned nonprofits and Milwaukee activists said a new contract with the Department of Homeland Security will restrict disaster assistance groups from helping undocumented immigrants. MILWAUKEE - As flood victims wait for disaster relief and...
How many times has Wisconsin received FEMA aid, and how long did a decision take?
UpNorthNews - Wisconsin
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September 4, 2025
By USA Today via Reuters Connect It’s been eight days since Democratic Gov. Tony Evers asked President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster and open up federal aid for the August floods that hammered southeast Wisconsin. Trump hasn’t yet...
Survey: Wisconsinites skipping meals to make ends meet
UpNorthNews - Wisconsin
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September 4, 2025
By Judith Ruiz-Branch It is Hunger Action Month and people in Wisconsin are skipping meals to make ends meet, according to a recent study from the think tank the Century Foundation, which showed growing economic concerns are sweeping the nation....
Milwaukee's coffee scene heats up, industry veteran starts Sugar Leaf Coffee Roasterie
TMJ4 - Wisconsin
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September 3, 2025
MILWAUKEE — In a divided world, I think we can all agree on one thing. Milwaukee is a really great beer and brewery city. But I do have to make one argument. Milwaukee is a seriously underrated coffee and cafe city. There are top-tier cafes and...
Milwaukee homicide investigation: 62-year-old man found dead, no arrests
TMJ4 - Wisconsin
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September 3, 2025
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating the homicide of a 62-year-old man who was found dead Tuesday night. Police said the homicide occurred around 9 p.m. near 6th and Clybourn in Milwaukee. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene...
ON THE LEVEL: Boldt’s Dale Lewis talks about the ‘explosive power’ of data centers in Wisconsin
The Daily Reporter - Wisconsin
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September 4, 2025
Wisconsin has been a hotbed of data center construction growth over the past few years because of the state’s colder climate, and cooperation with the government and utility companies. Dale Lewis, head of The Boldt Co.‘s data center development...
Wisconsin nonprofit looks to support new birthing center in Tanzania by hosting booth at quilt show
WMTV - Wisconsin
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September 4, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - For the last few years, WMTV has followed the journey of the nonprofit, Hope 2 Others. It’s an effort led by a local Meriter Nicu nurse to build a birthing center in Tanzania, where many families lack access to even the most...
Vehicle maintenance, History of car manufacturing in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Public Radio
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First, retired service manager Jim Ward is back to answer your questions about getting water out of your car and prepping for winter driving. Then, we hear about the history of cars and vehicle manufacturers in Wisconsin from Dawn Bondhus,...
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....
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...
Wisconsin biologist is among those fired by EPA after signing dissent letter
Wisconsin Public Radio
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September 3, 2025
A Wisconsin man is among employees fired by the Environmental Protection Agency in recent days after signing a letter opposing the Trump administration’s policies. Hundreds of current and former EPA employees signed the letter on June 30, saying...
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...
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...
Wisconsin DNR highlights online tools for finding public hunting land
Madison Reporter - Wisconsin
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September 3, 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging residents and visitors to take advantage of the state’s extensive public lands for hunting this season. According to the DNR, there are more than 6 million acres of public land...
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...
Weather Whys: September's stellar events
CBS 58 - Wisconsin
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September 3, 2025
WISCONSIN (CBS 58) -- School, a solstice, and Saturn opposing -- all working together during this month of September. There's another "S" this month. Michael Schlesinger takes a closer at some of the spectacular stellar events for the month ahead...
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...