Wisconsin FoodShare benefits will be delayed, DHS says

The Wisconsin DHS on Friday night announced FoodShare benefits will continue to be delayed, saying the Trump administration must release funds first.

Milwaukee firefighter, brother found not guilty in 2024 beating

A Milwaukee County jury acquitted a firefighter and his brother of all charges related to the beating of a man who they said entered their home uninvited.

Marquette, UWM food pantries seeing more students as need rises

Staff at both Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee said they're seeing more hungry students compared to this time last year.

College food pantries see increased need
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Staff at both Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee said they're seeing more hungry students compared to this time last year.

MKE homicide, man charged after police chase
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A Milwaukee man is now charged with first-degree intentional homicide after prosecutors say he shot someone for "lying" about him.

Teens collect food donations on Halloween
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A group of Waukesha North High School students went door to door on Halloween, collecting donations for The FOOD Pantry Serving Waukesha County.

Milwaukee homicide: Man arrested, charged after Muskego police chase

A Milwaukee man is now charged with first-degree intentional homicide after prosecutors say he shot someone for "lying" about him.

Bar districts plan for Halloween safety
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Halloween can be great for Milwaukee bar revenue. This weekend, businesses said they have a plan to keep people safe and crowds under control.

Milwaukee bar districts plan for Halloween weekend crowds, safety

Halloween can be great for Milwaukee bar revenue. This weekend, businesses said they have a plan to keep people safe and crowds under control.

Pantry sees need spike ahead of SNAP ruling
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Two federal judges ruled the federal government must replenish SNAP benefits. In Milwaukee, a food pantry saw a spike in need ahead of Nov. 1.

Waukesha teens collect food donations on Halloween

A group of Waukesha North High School students went door to door on Halloween, collecting donations for The FOOD Pantry Serving Waukesha County.

Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know

When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.

Wisconsin school cellphone use limits, Evers signs bipartisan bill

Wisconsin became the 36th state to limit cellphones and other electronic devices in school Friday, when its Democratic governor signed a bill requiring districts to prohibit phone use during class time.

Wisconsin judge holds ruling that required citizenship check of voters

A Wisconsin judge put on hold his order that requires elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered voters in Wisconsin before the next statewide election in February.

Milwaukee crash kills unborn child, man charged with OWI

A Milwaukee man is accused of driving drunk and causing a crash that seriously injured a pregnant woman and caused the death of her unborn child.

I-43 wrong-way drunk-driving crash, deputies rescue woman
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Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies rescue a pregnant woman, pulling her from her burning vehicle after a wrong-way crash on I-43. Her unborn child would later die. NOTE: The video is censored, but viewer discretion is still advised.

State and federal lawmakers on SNAP freeze
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State and federal lawmakers spoke at El Bethel Church of God In Christ to talk about the lapse in SNAP funding amid the ongoing government shutdown.

SNAP benefits at risk: Milwaukee leaders hold presser
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On Friday, Oct. 31, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and local leaders and stakeholders talked to the media about the impact of losing SNAP benefits, which is expected to happen on Nov. 1.

SNAP benefits at risk: Milwaukee leaders discuss community impact

As the federal government shutdown continues, access to SNAP benefits is at risk as the program is expected to stop providing food on Saturday, Nov. 1.