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'It’s definitely a positive thing': Public mask mandate ends in Milwaukee

By George Willis | Mar 4, 2022

The mandate to wear a mask inside Milwaukee's public spaces ended this week.

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Evers: $1 million grant will 'ensure every kid in every community has access to a quality public education'

By George Willis | Feb 20, 2022

The Teacher Training and Recruitment Grant Program will receive an additional $1 million in funding thanks to the efforts of Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Workforce Development (DWD).

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'Wisconsin does not have enough people to fill the jobs': Businesses struggle to fill job vacancies

By George Willis | Feb 20, 2022

Hiring employees is becoming a severe problem for Wisconsin employers.

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'We've got a good team': Bucks give little indication of possible trades

By George Willis | Feb 1, 2022

The defending champions of the National Basketball Association are still pretty good, but always looking to get better.

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Milwaukee Fire Department battles 'challenging' January fires

By George Willis | Jan 30, 2022

The Milwaukee Fire Department is enduring one of its worst seasons on record.

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'The beginning of a mutually beneficial business relationship': Nigeria will feature trains made in Milwaukee

By George Willis | Jan 29, 2022

The largest city in West Africa will soon feature trains from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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'Employers are desperate': Larson, GOP at odds over Wisconsin unemployment benefits

By George Willis | Jan 28, 2022

Wisconsin Sen. Chris Larson is upset with his Republican colleagues for introducing bills he said will make unemployment benefits more difficult to obtain. Yet, Republicans say that’s the objective of their Stronger Workforce Initiative — to weed out those taking advantage of the benefits by refusing to work.

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Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative begins Oct. 8 to help men 'provide positive support'

By George Willis | Oct 6, 2021

The annual Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative is scheduled for Oct. 8-9. The two-day summit is aimed at giving men teaching tools and information so they can be a positive role model for their children.

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Employ Milwaukee offers free workshops to 'help participants through the job search process'

By George Willis | Sep 25, 2021

Employ Milwaukee is holding free virtual resume and interviewing workshops to help participants in their job search.