WI child care providers warn of fewer options, longer waits, higher prices

In 2010, Wisconsin had nearly 9,000 licensed child care providers. By 2015, that number had dropped to slightly more than 6,000. Now, state records show 4,495 licensed child care providers.

WI child care providers warn of fewer options, longer waits, higher prices
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In 2010, Wisconsin had nearly 9,000 licensed child care providers. By 2015, that number had dropped to slightly more than 6,000.�Now, state records show 4,495 licensed child care providers.

Concerns in Menomonee Falls over Waste Management expansion plan

Waste Management wants to expand its landfill operations for years to come but first has to dig up a toxic waste dump, leading to environmental concerns.

Concerns in Menomonee Falls over Waste Management expansion plan
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The nation's largest trash collection service wants to expand its Menomonee Falls landfill -- again -- only this time, they want to dig up a toxic waste dump first.

Traffic deaths up 50% in Milwaukee; most victims are Black

Nearly two years after Milwaukee's mayor appointed a task force to address reckless driving, city leaders still can’t say what’s driving the increase in aggressive and dangerous behavior behind the wheel.

Traffic deaths up 50 percent in Milwaukee; most victims are Black
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Nearly two years after Milwaukee's mayor appointed a task force to address reckless driving, city leaders still can?t say what?s driving the increase in aggressive and dangerous behavior behind the wheel.

Milwaukee police to renew efforts to curb reckless driving
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The police department's so-called reckless driving reduction initiative is expected to be renewed as fatalities rise.

Kenosha selectively jailed curfew violators, lawsuit alleges
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Four protesters have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against the city and county, alleging law enforcement are selectively jailing protesters for curfew violations.

'Scared and confused:' DHS says teachers shouldn't wear N95 masks; scientist says that makes 'no sense'

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.

Former Kenosha alderman has 'no regrets' about his 'call to arms' in wake of protests in city
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Kevin Mathewson founded the so-called Kenosha Guard in June after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. He said it did not gain traction until this week -- after the police shooting of Jacob Blake set off a wave of violent protests.

Kenosha delayed funding for police body cams, records show
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The City of Kenosha approved the concept of police body cameras in 2017, but making it a reality is still a long way away.

Records show City of Kenosha approved concept, delayed funding for police body cams

The Kenosha mayor, police chief and entire Common Council in 2017 approved the concept of body cameras for police officers. Funding for it, though, has been delayed for years.

New interactive dashboards track violent crime in Milwaukee
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A new, interactive tool lets people look at homicides and non-fatal shootings in Milwaukee in a way that's never been available before.

Attorneys point to Gov. Walker reforms amid unemployment delays
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The state beefed up staffing to help with the backlog of unemployment claims amid the coronavirus pandemic, but is that enough?

As homicide rate surges, Milwaukee's nationally-renowned review commission revitalized
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A Harvard study found Milwaukee's Homicide Review Commission slashed murders in targeted police districts by 52 percent from 2005 to 2007, but by 2017, funding had dried up as MPD started doing their own reviews.

'It works:' As homicide rate surges, Milwaukee's nationally-renowned review commission revitalized

A Harvard study found Milwaukee's Homicide Review Commission slashed murders in targeted police districts by 52% from 2005 to 2007, but by 2017, funding had dried up as MPD started doing their own reviews.