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Milwaukee County home sales in week ending Feb. 1

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 6, 2025

There were 131 reported residential sales in Milwaukee County in the week ending Feb. 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

Sen. Bradley of Wisconsin Senate authors bill on officer-involved death complaints

By C. N. Brockman | Feb 6, 2025

State Sen. Julian Bradley, author of the bill in the Wisconsin Senate, proposes changes to criminal complaint procedures in officer-involved death cases.

Sen. Carpenter authors bill in Wisconsin Senate to increase protections for adults at risk

By C. N. Brockman | Feb 6, 2025

State Sen. Tim Carpenter authored a bill in the Wisconsin Senate aimed at enhancing penalties for crimes against adults at risk.

Sen. Larson authors Wisconsin Senate bill promoting employee ownership tax incentives

By C. N. Brockman | Feb 6, 2025

State Sen. Chris Larson authored a bill in the Wisconsin Senate establishing tax incentives for businesses converting to employee ownership structures.

Milwaukee track teams to compete at Mark Guthrie Legacy Invite

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 6, 2025

The Milwaukee track and field teams are set to compete at the Mark Guthrie Legacy Invite this Saturday, hosted by UW-La Crosse.

Milwaukee swim teams prepare for league championships after Wisconsin First Chance Meet

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 6, 2025

The Milwaukee swimming and diving teams are set to compete in their final meet of the 2024-25 season before heading to the Horizon League Championships.

Senator demands Meta release records on alleged vaccine injury censorship

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, has reached out to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, Inc., concerning Facebook's alleged censorship of individuals reporting injuries from COVID-19 vaccines.

Milwaukee women's tennis prepares for road matches after historic win

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 6, 2025

The Milwaukee women's tennis team is set to continue its promising start to the season with a pair of away matches.

Robert Morris overcomes early deficit to defeat Milwaukee Panthers

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 6, 2025

The Milwaukee women's basketball team faced a tough loss against the Robert Morris Colonials, who outscored them 19-5 in the fourth quarter to secure a 58-52 victory on Thursday evening.

Week Ending Feb. 1: Milwaukee police tally 582 incidents

By C. N. Brockman | Feb 5, 2025

Milwaukee police reported a total of 582 incidents during the week ending Feb. 1, according to the latest data from Milwaukee Open Data.

Gabrielle LePine wins fourth Horizon League Swimmer of the Week award

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 5, 2025

Milwaukee's Gabrielle LePine has been named the Horizon League Women's Swimmer of the Week, according to an announcement made by the league on Wednesday.

Milwaukee Panthers secure thrilling overtime win over IU Indianapolis

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 5, 2025

The Milwaukee men's basketball team secured an 84-80 overtime victory against IU Indianapolis on Wednesday night at The Jungle.

Rep. Dittrich authors Wisconsin Assembly bill on school material access

By C. N. Brockman | Feb 4, 2025

State Rep. Barbara Dittrich authored a bill in the Wisconsin Assembly requiring school boards to provide residents access to instructional materials.

Rep. Knodl introduces Wisconsin Assembly bill on school material access

By C. N. Brockman | Feb 4, 2025

State Rep. Daniel Knodl authored a bill in the Wisconsin Assembly requiring school boards to provide timely access to instructional materials.

Cousins Subs announces third annual Driven at Heart Scholarship Contest

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 4, 2025

Cousins Subs, in collaboration with the Make It Better Foundation and Green Bay football legend Donald Driver, has announced the return of the Driven at Heart Scholarship Contest for its third year.

Lawmakers question FBI's use of cellular data in January 6 pipe bomb probe

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 4, 2025

Yesterday, three Republican lawmakers sent letters to major cellular carriers and the FBI, questioning the handling of cellular data in the investigation of pipe bombs found on January 6, 2021.

Milwaukee volleyball welcomes standout transfer Annie Eschenbach

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 4, 2025

Milwaukee – The Milwaukee Panthers volleyball team is set to welcome Annie Eschenbach for the fall 2025 season.

Milwaukee Public Schools invites community Q&A with superintendent finalists

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 4, 2025

The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) superintendent search has reached its final stages, with three candidates set to engage with the community on Thursday, February 6.