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Families and businesses continue to grapple with the aftermath of last month's thousand-year storm. A project in the 30th Street Corridor on Milwaukee's northwest side is under construction. When complete, the stormwater basin will be able to hold 30 million gallons of water.

A month after Wisconsin's historic floods, residents are trying to rebuild their homes and businesses the best they can. President Donald Trump has approved federal funds to help the state recover.

A hotly-debated reroute of a portion of a gas and oil line in northern Wisconsin is seeing its day in court.

A Milwaukee-based security company is working to increase access to firearms education in the Black community.

As summer comes to an end, we're taking one last trip to the beach: Schoolhouse Beach in Door County. We learn why it's unique.

Dr. Brenda Cassellius started her first full school year as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools this week. Here's what she thinks the year will bring and what will improve.

Wisconsin's first name, image and likeness deal (NIL) went to a female lacrosse player at the University School of Milwaukee. Here's what she'll be selling.

A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade ICE will stand trial in December after she declined to appeal a ruling rejecting her attempt to dismiss the case.

Japanese stiltgrass is a non-native annual grass that's newer to Wisconsin, but has been detected in the eastern and southern U.S., including Illinois, for several years.

George Kolintzas Jr. has been relying on veterans' benefits to stay afloat as he starts a new job and a new school year. Here's what he has to say about the current economy.

Milwaukee Public Schools spent the summer cleaning lead paint, asbestos and now, dealing with a chemical spill. That didn't dampen the mood outside Browning Elementary Tuesday morning.

Five Pick 'n Save grocery stores have closed in the Milwaukee-area. One of those closures leaves a predominantly Black neighborhood without a convenient fresh food source.

Circus World's new executive director shares what's next for the historic Baraboo site.

MATC fired four employees of its multicultural center citing the Department of Education's threat to pull funding from colleges that use race-conscious hiring for positions.

Only one death has been attributed to Milwaukee's historic flooding earlier this month. But people from a local homeless encampment might disagree.

The logging history and culture of northern Wisconsin are remembered differently in Hayward, WI and on the neighboring Lac Courte Oreilles reservation.

A sophomore in college, Milwaukee native Jariel Ramos has set a goal of running for political office as soon as he can. The advocate for climate action and environmental justice says we need people doing the work.

Following the initial damage assessments, Gov. Evers has requested President Donald Trump for a disaster declaration.

As students head back to school Sept. 2, parents should check in with their kids on social media use, location tracking and screen time limits, says author of the book "Growing Up in Public."

A Milwaukee teen brought the community together for a prayer event in response to violent incidents impacting youth.

FEMA, the nation's disaster agency, arrived in southeast Wisconsin Thursday to begin assessing damage from the region's historic flooding. And while they were a sight for sore eyes, there's still a long process before residents find relief, if they ever do.

Milwaukee Brewers and George Webb fans' dreams came true earlier this month when the Brew Crew hit 12 straight wins and triggered free burgers from the diner chain.

Wisconsin has requested federal assistance to help recover from the destruction from the severe storms and floods earlier in August. Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be on the ground this week to conduct preliminary damage assessments.

Extensive flooding has left thousands of Milwaukee area residents with property damage. Gov. Tony Evers has requested help from FEMA, but for now, many are wondering if insurance will help pay for repairs.

The ACLU of Wisconsin recently released a report detailing how local law enforcement cooperates with federal immigration authorities and is paid for that cooperation.

"Have I heard this before?" is a question hip-hop aficionados are constantly asking themselves. Milwaukee musician Kiran Vedula explains why.

Milwaukee County officials provide updates on flood response efforts and damage estimates.

A researcher with the Wisconsin Policy Forum unpacks the escalating trend of flood damage in Wisconsin for the past 45 years.

City officials are sharing resources and safety tips for cleaning your property as recovery efforts continue across the Milwaukee area following recent flash floods.

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District shares how the region's water infrastructure operates during a massive rainstorm like the one over the weekend. Executive Director Kevin Shafer says the storm should be a wake-up call about the importance of creating a resilient regional system to cope with climate change.

Milwaukee County leaders are visiting homes hit by flooding.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency after what's been called a 1,000-year flood in southeastern Wisconsin. The storms quickly overwhelmed water systems, leading to severe flooding across the Milwaukee area. And with help hard to find, a few community organizers sprung to action draining basements and clearing property.

Jessica Young and her family are one of hundreds of families still facing challenges after an unprecedented storm hit southeastern Wisconsin.

Milwaukee County students fall below the ideal threshold for MMR vaccinations. Here's what that means for our community.

Depending on your immigration status, travel can be a stressful event in these times. So if your status is vulnerable, what should you know about how to travel safely?

Aaron Zeleske, of Harbor District, Inc., hopes Deep Thought cultivates deep thinking about the about importance of Lake Michigan and how everything we do affects it.

Deep Thought, the abandoned boat on Lake Michigan, was removed months ago. Now, dozens of bidders hope to win the salvaged vessel in an auction.

It's farmers market season — and that means fresh-picked, fresh-cut flowers and bouquets. But where do those flowers come from? And who is behind all the work?

Milwaukee County has received national recognition for improvements to health equity in the community.

University of Wisconsin professors need to teach four classes a semester. What does that mean for students, who may be facing tuition hikes?

University of Wisconsin professors need to teach four classes a semester. What does that mean for students, who may be facing tuition hikes?

Candidates hoping to lead Milwaukee's Office of Community Wellness & Safety participated in public forums to lay out their experience and answer residents' questions.

In April, Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on a federal obstruction charge. The FBI handcuffed her at the courthouse and posted it on social media. This week she was set to start her trial, but it's been delayed. Here's what you need to know about her case and the precedent it could set.

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to fund construction of the reimagined Mitchell Park Domes.

Twenty-two-year-old Racine native, Willow Newell, is the first Black woman to be named Miss Wisconsin. In September, she'll compete for Miss America in Florida.

Milwaukee's County Transit System recently announced a surprise $11 million budget deficit projected for the year. Last week, the drivers union authorized a strike. So what exactly is going on with the county's bus system?

Headliners include BILAL, Digable Planets, Madison McFerrin and Septeto Charambó. The series is every other Wednesday starting July 2 to August 27 at the Marcus Center's Peck Pavilion.

The National Weather Service provides critical weather updates that alert the public. So what should you know about the work that the Milwaukee office does? And how could funding cuts affect it?

Facial recognition technology is already in use in some Milwaukee-area jurisdictions. Now, Milwaukee City and County law enforcement are considering implementing the technology too.

A local youth-led organization's summer program teaches young people how to be civically engaged.

A second state-ordered audit of Milwaukee Public Schools focuses on how the district teaches its students. It found glaring issues with literacy and teacher training.