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1 day ago | 
civicmedia.us | Stuart Wattles |Lucas Hunt |Adam Hess
MADISON, Wis. (CIVIC MEDIA) – Hazards of hail, high winds and even tornadoes target the state on Thursday, here’s what you need to know. The Storm Prediction Center has issued an Enhanced Risk for severe weather to spread across a majority of Wisconsin on Thursday, May 15. Some thunderstorms will start the day off, especially in northwestern areas of the state. No need to worry much with these, however they may be strong.
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6 days ago | 
waukradio.com | Stuart Wattles |Jimmie Kaska |Lisa Hale |Adam Hess
MILWAUKEE, Wis (WAUK) – Community leaders and parents gathered Wednesday outside North Division High School, where students were being tested for lead, demanding immediate changes and calling for expanded prevention efforts in response to Milwaukee’s ongoing lead exposure crisis. Milwaukee Public Schools have closed several buildings after seeing elevated lead levels, with seven schools confirmed to have hazards so far.
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6 days ago | 
civicmedia.us | Stuart Wattles |Jimmie Kaska |Adam Hess |Michael Kommer
MILWAUKEE, Wis (WAUK) – Community leaders and parents gathered Wednesday outside North Division High School, where students were being tested for lead, demanding immediate changes and calling for expanded prevention efforts in response to Milwaukee’s ongoing lead exposure crisis. Milwaukee Public Schools have closed several buildings after seeing elevated lead levels, with seven schools confirmed to have hazards so far.
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6 days ago | 
civicmedia.us | James Kelly |Adam Hess |Lisa Hale |Stuart Wattles
HAYWARD, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – The American Birkebeiner race for 2026 officially has a date and registration is open following a successful 2025 event. A local favorite, the event draws thousands of skiers to the Northwest Wisconsin region each year. The race begins in Cable, where skiers cross over 30 miles of snow before finishing in downtown Hayward. The race is the largest cross-country ski marathon in North America.
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1 week ago | 
civicmedia.us | Stuart Wattles |Jimmie Kaska |Adam Hess |Michael Kommer
RACINE, Wis (WRJN) – The Racine County Sheriff’s Office has been honored with two top awards for its efforts to protect children and combat online exploitation. The Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police presented the Meritorious Conduct Award to the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau and Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Division, recognizing their work in safeguarding children from cyber predators.
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1 week ago | 
waukradio.com | Stuart Wattles |Lisa Hale |Adam Hess |Phil Nee
MILWAUKEE, Wis (WAUK) – Nehring’s Sendik’s on Downer Avenue has reopened after a temporary shutdown due to pest issues, the Milwaukee Health Department announced Wednesday. Inspectors gave the independently owned grocery store a clean bill of health after finding no new rodent activity and confirming all areas had been properly sanitized.
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1 week ago | 
civicmedia.us | Stuart Wattles |Jimmie Kaska |Adam Hess |Michael Kommer
MILWAUKEE, Wis (WAUK) – Nehring’s Sendik’s on Downer Avenue has reopened after a temporary shutdown due to pest issues, the Milwaukee Health Department announced Wednesday. Inspectors gave the independently owned grocery store a clean bill of health after finding no new rodent activity and confirming all areas had been properly sanitized.
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1 week ago | 
civicmedia.us | Adam Hess |Stuart Wattles |James Kelly |Savanna Tomei-Olson
The following items on the agenda were discussed and approved:• The Council appointed Doug Martyniuk as Alderperson for District 3. • Mayor Todd Coppernoll informed the Council that a contract was approved, by the Utility Commission, to Town & Country Engineering, for Force-Main Improvements on Highway 80 North to improve underground pipes for waste water. • The Council accepted the donation of a new dugout for Youth Baseball.
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1 week ago | 
civicmedia.us | Brittney Merlot |Stuart Wattles |Lisa Hale
WAUSAU, Wis. (WXCO) – Ashland’s Ackley wildfire burned 23 acres on Monday, closing down a stretch of Highway 2 up north in Wisconsin. Over just the past few months, Wisconsin has lost 2,220 acres of land to wildfires. 658 of them have lit so far this year as Spring is the season most susceptible for them. Before you burn, check the fire danger. Also, watch for equipment sparks. Northern and central parts of the state, the DNR says need to stay vigilant and avoid outdoor burning right now.
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1 week ago | 
civicmedia.us | Stuart Wattles |Adam Hess |James Kelly |Savanna Tomei-Olson
RACINE, Wis (WRJN) – The Racine City Council on Tuesday approved a conditional “beer-only” liquor license for Dream Social Lounge at 1518 Washington Ave., capping a contentious debate over public safety and neighborhood impact. The council voted 12-3 to grant the Class B beer license with strict conditions, including limiting the lounge’s capacity to 150 people and imposing a closing hour of midnight. April Wright put in the application for the establishment.
