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Amid more backlash, Cudahy Common Council passes $25 wheel tax to make up some of steep budget gap

There was a lot of anger in Cudahy Tuesday night, Jan. 20, as the Common Council discussed a new wheel tax that would be the most expensive in the state.That tax was originally ...
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MPS committee approves resolution to tighten guidelines for school resource officers

Committee on Legislation, Rules, and Policies met on Tuesday night to discuss a resolution that would limit actions for MPS school resource officers ...
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CBS 58's Hometown Athlete: Kaylee Knaak makes national impact in flag football

Girls flag football is growing with a big push from the National Football League. One state player is impressive on three different levels in this week's CBS 58's Hometown Athlete.
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Waukesha family searches for beloved missing dog amid dangerously cold temperatures

Tuesday, Jan. 20, marks 10 days since a Waukesha family's beloved dog went missing.The freezing temperatures are not making it an easy search, causing major concerns for the ...
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Republican-led bill regulating data centers in Wisconsin clears Assembly

In a 53-44 vote, a Republican-led bill looking to put new limits on data centers cleared the Assembly Tuesday, Jan. 20. A few key parts of this bill would make sure people are ...
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Complaint: Driver traveling nearly 100 mph in 25 mph zone before crash that killed mother of 5

Officers responded to the scene of the crash near 94 th and Wilbur just before 7 p.m. the night of Jan. 13. According to the criminal complaint, the crash occurred in a residential area with a posted ...
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Officials: Man accused of setting fire to Milwaukee apartment complex was 'angry' about neighbors smoking marijuana

A 43-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged with arson in connection to a fire at an apartment building near Loomis and Fardale. Keith Luko is facing the following: Arson of buildingFirst-degree ...
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MCTS bus driver charged for falling asleep behind wheel in deadly crash pleads no contest to felony charges

A bus driver with the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) pleaded no contest to two felony counts for a fatal crash where he fell asleep behind the wheel. Montrell Pharm, 53, ...
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St. Ben's warming center in Milwaukee to remain open 24 hours through Jan. 25

St. Ben's winter warming center in Milwaukee will remain open 24 hours a day now through Sunday, Jan. 25, due to bitter cold temperatures moving into our area. The announcement came ...
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Brewers, Aurora Health Care sponsor trip for 3 young fans and families to attend spring training

A trio of young Brewers fans are taking their dreams to the big leagues. Lucas, Andersen, and Reece are three patients at Aurora Health Care who have faced a number of health obstacles ...
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Milwaukee neighborhood prepares for planned power outage Thursday -- where and why it's happening

Some people living in Milwaukee's Martin Drive neighborhood are getting ready for a very cold start to their Thursday this week.They were surprised, on Friday, to receive a flyer ...
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Woman charged in Milwaukee apartment building fire convicted of arson twice prior

Charges have been filed in connection to an arson fire in Milwaukee that sent multiple people to the hospital. Forty-eight-year-old Laquita Spears faces three felonies, including ...