Second Century news fellow based in Milwaukee from 2024-25.
Nick Rommel
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As homelessness rises in a Wisconsin city, one family struggles and hopes for solutions
For Sandrina Garcia, a former caseworker at a housing nonprofit, losing her home started an 18-month search for a house across southern Wisconsin. The journey opened her eyes to a life she’d previously only seen through her job.
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Wisconsin joins lawsuit over USDA demand for state SNAP data
Wisconsin has joined a lawsuit challenging a federal demand that states turn over information on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit recipients.
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Ms. Packer, piping plover who symbolized species’ recovery in Green Bay, dies
Ms. Packer became a favorite of birders while successfully rearing chicks, nesting with a male named Vince and starring in local TV news. Earlier this month, Ms. Packer died, likely while trying to protect her chicks from a predator.
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Democrats bring ‘Epstein files’ demands to Wisconsin swing districts in new ads
Democrats are escalating an effort to capitalize on a Republican rift about documents related to financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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DNR urges safety after 23 deaths this year from ATV, UTV crashes
Deaths from all-terrain vehicle crashes have increased in recent years, and Wisconsin is on pace to exceed recent totals in 2025.
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Wisconsin public media outlets react as federal funding cut heads to president’s desk
The Senate passed the funding cut Thursday morning, and the House of Representatives gave its final approval in a 216-213 vote early Friday, sending it to the president’s desk.
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Milwaukee bans delta-8 THC sales to people under 21
People under the age of 21 will no longer be able to buy hemp-derived THC products in Milwaukee, under an ordinance passed by the city’s Common Council on Tuesday.
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One year of debate later, scaled-down Milwaukee zoning plan is approved
The plan no longer calls for allowing duplexes and triplexes in areas zoned for single-family houses.
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Skies clearer across Wisconsin, but haze could return later this week
An unhealthy air quality alert is still in effect through 6 p.m. Monday evening in eight northern counties.
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After federal changes, Wisconsin readies for second broadband expansion go-round
Last month, the federal government announced changes to a $42 billion Biden-era broadband expansion program.










