Expected Snowfall and Timing Road Conditions and Hazards Closures and Delays Emergency Services and Advisories Sources: National Weather Service & Milwaukee-area media (WISN 12, FOX6, TMJ4) provided storm forecasts and warnings fox6now.com wisn.com. Local news outlets have compiled extensive lists of school and business closures wisn.com wisn.com. Official statements from Milwaukee County and city officials…
Recent shifts in the Trump administration’s policies – including controversial cabinet appointments and the creation of a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) – have led to aggressive attempts to shrink or dismantle several federal agencies. These moves, alongside freezes on research funding and sweeping regulatory rollbacks, carry significant implications for Wisconsin. This report examines…
Firing of the USAID Inspector General and Oversight Concerns A recent flashpoint in the debate over executive power is the firing of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s inspector general. The White House abruptly removed USAID Inspector General Paul K. Martin just one day after his office issued a report critical of the administration’s actions[2]….
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), first proposed by suffragist Alice Paul in 1923, aims to guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens, regardless of sex. The amendment’s text states: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” Wikipedia…
Milwaukee-area residents urged to stay vigilant after sensitive information exposed GREEN BAY, Wis. — A data breach at the Green Bay Packers Pro Shop has compromised the personal and financial information of 8,514 customers, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced. With Packers fans spanning the Milwaukee area and beyond, many…
Milwaukee DPW Crews Work Overnight to Repair Sinkhole on Auer Avenue A sinkhole caused by a water main break disrupted traffic and prompted emergency repairs in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood overnight. The incident occurred on Auer Avenue near Pierce Street, leading to the road’s closure and an all-night effort by the city’s Department of Public Works…
MADISON, Wis. — A heated debate is brewing in Wisconsin over who should hold the power to shape state laws. Democratic Governor Tony Evers has reignited a proposal to allow voters to directly propose and repeal laws through ballot initiatives, a move Republican lawmakers swiftly rejected. The idea, included in Evers’ state budget proposal, would…
D.C. officer Shane Lamond found guilty of leaking intelligence to Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Learn how his conviction impacts police accountability and the fight against far-right extremism.
Merry Grinchmas, Milwaukee! In a bizarre twist straight out of Whoville, a true-to-life Grinch pilfered a giant inflatable Grinch from a Milwaukee yard—only to discover that Christmas spirit can’t be deflated so easily. Will Sanchez, who lives near 37th Street and Greenfield Avenue, decks out his house for every holiday. But nothing gets him more…
A clever and dangerous scam is making its way across the country, and Milwaukee residents are now being warned to stay alert. Known as the “Brushing” scam, this scheme involves unsolicited packages and a seemingly harmless QR code that can compromise your personal and financial information. Here’s how it works and how you can protect…
Milwaukee, WI, United States Tuesday, December 10 H36° L26° 🌥 Mostly cloudy and colder. Wind Chill: Afternoon feels like 25°F (-4°C) with breezy conditions. Wednesday, December 11 H31° L6° 🌦 A mix of sun and clouds, windy with snow showers. Wind Chill: Feels like 15°F (-9°C) during the day and -5°F (-21°C) at night. Thursday,…
KENOSHA, WI. – Uline, North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, has officially opened the largest warehouse in Wisconsin, a facility that ranks among the top 20 largest warehouses in the nation. This state-of-the-art distribution center spans a staggering 1.44 million square feet and is now operational, further solidifying Uline’s stronghold as…