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05/29/2026

“It’s our ‘Accelerate Your Summer’ text-to-win multi-state contest! Your daily chance to win $100 and a Wisconsin Dells prize package.

Plus, every entry puts you into our grand prize drawing for $250 in gas and another $250 in groceries! STARTS MONDAY. Link in comments.

05/26/2026

The announcement that Cargill is closing its Menomonee Valley plant and laying off 221 packinghouse workers is just the latest blow to Milwaukee’s industrial working class. It marks the end of more than 150 years of meatpacking in the Menomonee Valley. It is a cautionary tale illustrating how huge, highly concentrated industries dominate the United States economy to the detriment of workers, family farmers and consumers.

The announcement that Cargill is closing its Menomonee Valley plant and laying off 221 workers is just the latest blow to Milwaukee’s industrial working class.

05/22/2026

It is with deep sadness we bid farewell today to an American journalistic institution. Link in comments.

05/15/2026

Good Friday morning.....News story on WAUKradio.com about a Midtown Data Center Proposed for Midtown Milwaukee....

https://waukradio.com/news/2026/05/14/midtown-data-center-proposed-for-midtown-Milwaukee Community Crossroads

05/13/2026

Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee NNS win 12 Milwaukee Press Club awards

Reporters were recognized for their coverage of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, power plants, police misconduct and a high school barbershop

05/07/2026

What to know about the proposed Milwaukee Public Schools budget

The district will present a summary of the budget and listen to comments from the community at the Strategic Planning and Budget meeting at 5:30 p.m.Thursday, May 7 at the MPS Central Office, 5225 W. Vliet St.

05/06/2026

Housing instability for young adults in Milwaukee is a growing problem. Looking for solutions, young adults, residents and leaders gathered at Wellpoint Care Network in late April to discuss systemic gaps and realities young adults face with renting and homeownership.

Young adults, residents and leaders gathered to discuss systemic gaps and realities young adults face with renting and homeownership.

05/04/2026

Wisconsin Broadcasters Association annual awards were handed out Friday night. Congratulations to our talented WAUK team for their award-winning work! You are the best.

05/04/2026

"Teachers don't just teach—they anchor, ignite, and lift."
Celebrating the amazing teachers in our community.
National Teacher's Week, May 4-8.
Thank you for your work.

05/02/2026

‘One pill can kill’: A Milwaukee father turns grief into a warning about fentanyl