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1 week ago | 
waukradio.com | Jack Kelly |Brittney Merlot |Stuart J. Wattles |Lisa Hale
A Democratic bill seeks to bring down house prices in Wisconsin by blocking hedge funds from buying single-family homes in the state. “We know that there’s an access and affordability crisis in housing right now,” lead bill sponsor Sen. Sarah Keyeski, D-Lodi, told Wisconsin Watch in an interview, calling it a nationwide problem.
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1 week ago | 
waukradio.com | Stuart J. Wattles |Jimmie Kaska |Savanna Tomei-Olson
MADISON, Wis. – (Civic Media) – Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday appointed two Milwaukee-connected citizens to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. Tom Palzewicz, a Brown Deer High School graduate and UW-Milwaukee alumnus, joins the board alongside Noah Fritz, a current UW-Milwaukee student pursuing a degree in actuarial science. Palzewicz, a business and executive coach, previously worked in risk management for several regional banks and served in the U.S. Navy.
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2 weeks ago | 
waukradio.com | Stuart J. Wattles |Jimmie Kaska |Savanna Tomei-Olson |Jo Ann Krulatz
MILWAUKEE, Wis – (WAUK) – The Milwaukee County Board voted Thursday on a measure meant to keep the courthouse a safe place. The resolution, passed 17-1 with one abstention, was created after recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests at the courthouse raised concerns in the community.
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3 weeks ago | 
waukradio.com | Stuart J. Wattles |Jo Ann Krulatz |Phil Nee |Brittney Merlot
RACINE, Wis. – (Civic Media) – Former Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O’Malley will join a “Citizens’ Town Hall” in Racine Thursday to discuss a Republican-proposed budget. O’Malley, who led the SSA from December 2023 until November 2024, will field questions alongside Racine representative and Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer. A statement says they’ll talk about alleged cuts to Medicaid, Social Security, and nutrition assistance programs.
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3 weeks ago | 
waukradio.com | Teri Barr |James Kelly |Stuart J. Wattles |Savanna Tomei-Olson
GREEN BAY, WI—(WGBW)— The excitement is starting to ramp up, and NFL fans from all over are coming to Green Bay to take part in the NFL Draft. Mere hours before the official events start, Packers fans can attend a free online Packers Virtual Draft Party tonight (Wednesday, April 23, 2025). The Packers Virtual Draft Party, presented by Miller Lite, takes place entirely virtually at 7:00 p.m. Central Time.
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3 weeks ago | 
waukradio.com | Stuart J. Wattles |Savanna Tomei-Olson |Jimmie Kaska |Phoebe Petrovic
MADISON, Wis. (CIVIC MEDIA) – Spring time brings the threat for severe weather and it’s lining up on a holiday weekend with higher travel expected. A low pressure system is headed into Wisconsin, dragging showers and some thunderstorms with it. These start Thursday and bring the risk for hail and gusty winds. Moderate rain is expected with totals around 0.50″. Some areas northwest may see heavier rain, nearing 1.0″ or more. It’s needed for a green up to start and planting season to progress.
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3 weeks ago | 
waukradio.com | Jo Ann Krulatz |Stuart J. Wattles |Savanna Tomei-Olson |Jimmie Kaska
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – (Civic Media) – It’s a price point that makes selling train travel tricky. Spirit Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and Detroit starting June 13, with introductory fares as low as $37 each way. The twice-weekly flights will take place on an Airbus A320. Spirit will be offering a one-hour flight, competing with a six-hour drive and an eight-hour Amtrak train.
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1 month ago | 
waukradio.com | Stuart J. Wattles |Melissa Kaye |Phil Nee |Savanna Tomei-Olson
(PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE) – “Uplift Wisconsin” is just one of the latest casualties from a $210 million cut in federal health funds to the state. The “warmline” operates seven days a week for 10 hours a day and provides peer-led support through certified professionals with lived experiences. Now, the program will stop service on Saturday, April 5.
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1 month ago | 
lacrosseeagle.com | Stuart J. Wattles |David Hyland |Teri Barr |Jimmie Kaska
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLCX) – Shaundel Washington-Spivey is the winner of the mayoral election in the City of La Crosse, according to unofficial election results for the 2025 Spring Election posted on April 1st. Washington-Spivey, who was endorsed by the Democratic Party in the officially non-partisan race, was also the leading vote-getter in the February primary.
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1 month ago | 
waukradio.com | Stuart J. Wattles |Melissa Kaye |Phil Nee |Savanna Tomei-Olson
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WAUK) – Milwaukee experienced “historic turnout” during Tuesday’s spring election, leading to ballot shortages at seven polling sites across the city. The Milwaukee Elections Commission confirmed that additional ballots were delivered to affected locations before polls closed at 8 p.m., ensuring all voters in line were able to cast their votes.
