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Wisconsin lawmakers strike budget deal with historic UW funding, child care boost
WKOW - Wisconsin
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MADISON (WKOW) -- Lawmakers on the Joint Finance Committee voted Tuesday to approve Wisconsin's next two-year state budget after missing the June 30 deadline. The budget passed by a 13–3 vote, with Senator LaTonya Johnson (D–Milwaukee) as the only...
Wisconsin lawmakers set 2029 deadline to close Green Bay prison
NBC 26 - Wisconsin
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July 2, 2025
ALLOUEZ — Wisconsin Republicans have allocated $15 million for a study aimed at closing the century-old Green Bay Correctional Institution by 2029, though some lawmakers argue the plan doesn't go far enough. The proposal, now part of the next...
Trump’s omnipotence in the GOP means Musk’s political threats ring hollow
CNN
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July 2, 2025
CNN — Politics isn’t rocket science. If it were, President Donald Trump might have something more to worry about in his reignited feud with his estranged “first buddy” Elon Musk. But nothing in the explosive and now-soured flirtation of the...
Malik Beasley's Financial Troubles Include Large Debts to Barber, Dentist
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 2, 2025
Malik Beasley appears to be having serious financial issues. The United States District Attorney's office has launched an investigation and the NBA is cooperating while a new contract with the Detroit Pistons remains in limbo for one of the best...
A program helps teachers tell Milwaukee’s untold stories. The Trump administration says it will no longer fund it.
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service - Wisconsin
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July 1, 2025
A program at Marquette University that trains Milwaukee-area teachers to incorporate the city’s untold stories – particularly those of communities of color – into their classrooms is losing federal funding. The U.S. Department of Education sent a...
911 caller saw man with gun night Milwaukee officers were shot
WISN 12 - Wisconsin
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July 2, 2025
Prosecutors charged a Milwaukee man in the shooting that killed Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder and injured Officer Christopher McCray. Tremaine Jones, 22, faces multiple felony charges, including first-degree intentional charges. Several...
NBA Rumors: Damian Lillard linked to Miami Heat after being waived by Milwaukee
Sportskeeda
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July 2, 2025
One of the most shocking news of free agency was the Milwaukee Bucks waiving Damian Lillard despite two years remaining on his expensive contract. The latest NBA rumors suggest the Miami Heat are interested in Lillard, who is recovering from a...
Area amateur baseball roundup for July 1: All-around effort helps Nationals top Bankers
Mitchell Daily Republic - South Dakota
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July 2, 2025
PLANKINTON, S.D. — An all-around effort from Kimball/White Lake Nationals helped them reach the 10-win plateau on Tuesday night. KWL opened the game with a five-run first inning en route to a 10-3 victory over Pony Hills League rival Plankinton....
Milwaukee Bucks waive and stretch Damian Lillard’s contract, use money to sign Myles Turner
NBC Sports
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July 1, 2025
Despite expectations he would, Giannis Antetokounmpo did not request a trade out of Milwaukee this offseason. He sat back, took a trip to South America with his family, and waited for his team to make a bold move to get them back in the mix for...
Powassan virus cases growing in Wisconsin
WSAW - Wisconsin
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July 2, 2025
MEDFORD, Wis. (WSAW) - The Powassan virus is in the headlines this week. Last week, a Bayfield County man died from the deer tick illness and two others have been hospitalized. It’s not common, but it can be dangerous. The Wisconsin Department of...
Vegas group joins Milwaukee Dancing Grannies for holiday week
WISN 12 - Wisconsin
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July 2, 2025
A pair of dance groups bonded by tragedy are coming together this Independence Day to help bring joy. The Dancing Grannies practiced with the Las Vegas Golden Gals on Tuesday in Waukesha. The Nevada group formed after the Waukesha Christmas parade...
Fish skin saves Wisconsin bald eagle
KARE 11 - Minnesota
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July 2, 2025
After a groundbreaking surgery using codfish skin grafts, Kere, the bald eagle, was rehabilitated and released back into the wild. SPOONER, Wis. — If you needed proof to believe in the phrase "you are what you eat," look toward Kere, the bald...
Projecting Wisconsin’s 2025-26 rotation after landing final transfer
Bucky's 5th Quarter - Wisconsin
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July 1, 2025
The Wisconsin Badgers have their 15-man roster set after the commitment of Temple Owls transfer forward Elijah Gray on Tuesday. Gray, a 6’8, 235-pound transfer, is officially on board for the final year of his collegiate career. He’ll strengthen...
Wisconsin budget: Evers, Republicans reach deal to cut taxes, fund universities
FOX 6 - Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Republican lawmakers reached a deal on Tuesday that could mean tax cuts and more money for schools. MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Republican lawmakers reached a deal on Tuesday that could mean tax cuts and...
Milwaukee County transportation executive director steps down following MCTS audit request
WTMJ - Wisconsin
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July 1, 2025
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Just days after the Milwaukee County Comptroller requested an audit of the Milwaukee County Transit System following a reported $10.9 million budget deficit, the head of the County’s Department of Transportation is stepping down....
Pistons free agent Malik Beasley’s financial woes deepen amid federal gambling probe
WDIV Local 4 - Michigan
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July 2, 2025
NBA player Malik Beasley, who is the subject of a federal gambling investigation, reportedly is facing more than $8 million worth of financial problems that includes being sued for failure to pay for dental appointments, haircuts, loans and rent....
'Put the gun down': Members of Milwaukee's senior community hold rally against gun violence
CBS 58 - Wisconsin
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July 1, 2025
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- In wake of recent gun violence, members of Milwaukee's senior community gathered Tuesday to have their voices heard. A Seniors Against Gun Violence rally was held near the Clinton Rose Senior Center. Around 20 participants...
Milwaukee Bucks waive Damian Lillard; acquire Myles Turner from Indiana Pacers - Report
Mint
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July 1, 2025
The Milwaukee Bucks sent shockwaves across the world after signing a bold NBA trade deal. They waived off Damian Lillard and acquired Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers This move, finalised on Tuesday (July 1) hints at the Bucks’ aggressive...
Wisconsin Tribes Adding Surveillance Technology
Urban Milwaukee - Wisconsin
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July 1, 2025
Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee A Flock camera on the Lac Courte Orielles Reservation in Saywer County. | Photo by Frank Zufall/Wisconsin Examiner The Lac du Flambeau (LDF) Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribal Police...
Milwaukee Bucks acquire Pacers’ Myles Turner, waive Damian Lillard
The Morning Journal - Ohio
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July 1, 2025
Myles Turner has agreed to a four-year deal to join the Milwaukee Bucks, who waived nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard to make the acquisition happen, a person with knowledge of the moves told The Associated Press on July 1. Turner is agreeing to a...