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  • January 11, 2026

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Five Years Later, Capitol Officer Harry Dunn Says January 6 Was the Worst Day of His Life

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On Thin ice: Falls Through the ice on Wisconsin Lakes are Becoming More Common. There’s More Than Just Warm Weather to Blame.

By Jess Miller For Wisconsin Watch This story was produced in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Investigative Journalism class taught in the School of Journalism and Mass … Read Full Article

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The Dress, the Discourse, and the Damage:

Program Helps Milwaukeeans Obtain Homeownership With Interest-Free Loans

Audubon Robotics Teams Help Students Break Down Barriers and Build Skills (and Confidence)

Protect Transparency, Save WisconsinEye

Dear Mama: An Open Letter to My Mother, Girtha Myers

By LaKeshia N. Myers Message to readers: This article is a reprint of my editorial originally published in the Milwaukee Courier on May 11, 2024. I present it today, in honor of my mother, Girtha Myers, who passed away on January 3, 2026. She was … Read Full Article

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Commemorates National Blood Donor Month

MILWAUKEE – Every January, National Blood Donor Month honors the generous donors who help maintain our blood supply, appreciates the medical professionals who support lifesaving donations, and encourages more eligible individuals to give the … Read Full Article

You Were Always Enough

By Ben Jealous When New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams spoke directly to Black boys at a recent inauguration, his words spread quickly. Clips ricocheted across phones and timelines far beyond City Hall. Not because they were … Read Full Article

Winter Can Be Dangerous for Older Adults and Children. Here’s How to Stay Safe

By Devin Blake Local experts say – and national data supports – that winter brings a broad set of safety risks, including risks that disproportionately affect older adults and young children. Dangers include hypothermia and frostbite, falls … Read Full Article

Your Bus Route Could Be Changing

See how your route is affected at ridemcts/servicechanges … Read Full Article

Reach Milwaukee’s vital Black Community in our outstanding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month Issues.

Reach Milwaukee’s vital Black Community in our outstanding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month Issues. Call 414-449-4860 … Read Full Article

MPS Requesting BIDs for 2026 Green Infrastructure Upgrades Cohort 8 – Construction

The bidding documents may be viewed and downloaded for free from A?E Graphics On-Line Plan Room, at https://mps.aegraphics.com … Read Full Article

Home Buying and Fixing Loan Assistance

Call 262-896-8170 or email dnarus@waukeshacounty.gov http://wwww.homeconsortium.com … Read Full Article

Listen & Watch WNOV The Voice Live Weekly on Youtube & Facebook

WNOV 860AM 106.5FM The Voice https://youtube.com/@wnovthevoice https://facebook.com/860wnov … Read Full Article

2025 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2025 Accomplishments

MILWAUKEE – As the New Year approaches, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is reflecting on the successes, challenges, and opportunities of 2025. “Over the past year, we worked together to deliver results for working families, maintain … Read Full Article

Tribal Governments Unite in Opposition to Rescission of Roadless Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an unprecedented show of unity, Tribal governments and inter-tribal organizations across the country are standing together against the Trump Administration’s attempt to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. With the … Read Full Article

A Nation’s Legacy: Whose Image Will America Celebrate at 250?

Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant As America approaches its 250th birthday, the decisions being made about how we commemorate our shared history speak volumes about what—and who—we value. The decision by Donald Trump and his … Read Full Article

When War Games Become Real: Trump’s Strikes Signal Dangerous New Era

By LaKeshia N. Myers The holiday season brought anything but peace on earth this year. On Christmas Day, U.S. forces struck ISIS targets in Nigeria. Days later, on December 30th, the administration bombed Venezuelan territory for the first time. … Read Full Article

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