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Milwaukee County Mentorship Program Would Help Incarcerated Individuals With Their Transition Back To The Community

September 20, 2021 - 12:45pm

Individuals being released from the Milwaukee County House of Corrections could be paired with community members who have had their own experiences with the justice system. The mentorship is part of a county reentry pilot program being considered to lower recidivism rates in Milwaukee County for young adults leaving the jail.

'It's Our Mission Now To Help': Nonprofits Work To Meet Needs Of Nearly 13K Afghan Refugees At Fort McCoy

September 20, 2021 - 5:25am

Volunteers say the evacuees from Afghanistan are arriving with almost nothing and need clothing, personal items and emotional support as they wait at Fort McCoy.

Jury Won't Hear Evidence Of Kyle Rittenhouse's Proud Boys Connections

September 17, 2021 - 12:50pm

A jury in the trial of a man who fatally shot two people during protests in Kenosha won't hear evidence that a far-right nationalist group rallied to the defense of Kyle Rittenhouse in the weeks after the shootings.

Milwaukee City Attorney Taken To Task For Multiple Resignations

September 17, 2021 - 5:00am

The Milwaukee City Attorney's Office is down several positions since the April 2020 election.

US Rep. Gwen Moore Calls For Federal Investigation Into Reports Of Inadequate Care For Afghan Refugees At Fort McCoy

September 16, 2021 - 4:50pm

A spokesperson for Task Force McCoy said they are working to address all concerns and continue to distribute donated clothing and personal items.

Republican Bill Would Require Schools To Notify Parents Before Teaching Programs On Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity

September 16, 2021 - 4:35pm

A bill introduced Wednesday would require school leaders to notify parents and guardians in advance about programs related to sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression.

Female Workers At Wausau Ginseng Farm Faced Persistent Sexual Harassment, EEOC Lawsuit Claims

September 16, 2021 - 5:40am

Workers at Baumann Farms in central Wisconsin ginseng farm were subject to sexual harassment and were fired after they complained, according to a new lawsuit by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Milwaukee Bucks Make History With New Play-By-Play Announcer

September 15, 2021 - 4:30pm

According to the Milwaukee Bucks, their new announcer Lisa Byington will become the “first female full-time TV play-by-play announcer for a major men's professional sports team.”

US Pauses Flights For Afghanistan Evacuees To Fort McCoy, Other Bases Over Measles Cases

September 15, 2021 - 4:25pm

One of six confirmed cases of measles among evacuees from Afghanistan was at Fort McCoy. Officials say they're working to quickly vaccinate Afghans against the disease.

Coalition Of Groups Propose Alternative To I-94 Expansion

September 15, 2021 - 5:50am

A coalition of transit, faith and environmental groups is proposing an alternative to a controversial $1 billion plan to expand a three-mile stretch of the Interstate 94 freeway system west of Milwaukee.

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Milwaukee County Mentorship Program Would Help Incarcerated Individuals With Their Transition Back To The Community

'It's Our Mission Now To Help': Nonprofits Work To Meet Needs Of Nearly 13K Afghan Refugees At Fort McCoy

Jury Won't Hear Evidence Of Kyle Rittenhouse's Proud Boys Connections

Milwaukee City Attorney Taken To Task For Multiple Resignations

US Rep. Gwen Moore Calls For Federal Investigation Into Reports Of Inadequate Care For Afghan Refugees At Fort McCoy

Republican Bill Would Require Schools To Notify Parents Before Teaching Programs On Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity

Female Workers At Wausau Ginseng Farm Faced Persistent Sexual Harassment, EEOC Lawsuit Claims

Milwaukee Bucks Make History With New Play-By-Play Announcer

US Pauses Flights For Afghanistan Evacuees To Fort McCoy, Other Bases Over Measles Cases

Coalition Of Groups Propose Alternative To I-94 Expansion

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