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No one knows yet exactly what will change, but everyone who shopped at Gooseberries–Burlington’s most unusual and only remaining family-owned grocery–knows that something will. On May 30, the Spiegelhoff family sold the last of their stores, a loved, local business operating here for more than 100 years. We could all see it coming. We just […]

Gasoline prices are the most expensive in U.S. history right now with an average of $4.17 per gallon. Milwaukeeans have their thoughts on the way that the national gas price hike is affecting life in the city. Brady Jager has the story.

While many people here in Milwaukee watch the invasion in Ukraine from television screens and cell phones, they may be wondering what they can do to help. A local coffee shop put on an event to help raise money for those who have escaped Ukraine… and for those still stuck. Callie Donavan has the story.

You might have noticed that going to the grocery store costs more than ever. With inflation at its highest in decades, Wisconsinites are finding they have to cut back on spending. The pandemic seems to be the biggest factor in this change. Cece Stocker has the story.

Wisconsin’s prospective Democratic candidates looking for an edge in the upcoming state elections may have gotten just that on May 2 when a leaked draft revealed the Supreme Court is considering overturning Roe v. Wade, which guarantees a constitutional right to an abortion.  While the leaked draft is not official until the court publishes it, […]

Milwaukee Mayoral candidates Cavalier Johnson and Bob Donovan faced off at Turner Hall’s Mayoral Forum on March 16.  After opening remarks from Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Columnist James E. Causey, who acted as master of ceremonies for the forum, the floor was opened to questions from the panel.  The opening question focused on how each candidate would […]

In a leaked draft opinion, published by Politico, a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court voted to strike down Roe v. Wade.   If Roe is overturned, Wisconsin’s criminal statute from 1849 will become state law again, criminalizing abortions unless it is “necessary, or is advised by two other physicians as necessary, to save the life […]

Detective and witness Thomas Casey took the stand to describe the Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy. Casey had blocked off the streets for the parade and was assigned traffic control. While the parade was underway at around 4:30 p.m, Casey heard a horn honking north of him, followed by a red SUV hurling towards him. Additional […]

The Milwaukee Press Club announced gold, silver and bronze winners at the 92nd Gridiron Awards event for Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism, held May 6 at The Pfister Hotel. UW-Milwaukee students won a total of 27 collegiate awards in print, video, audio and online categories, more than any other university. The award-winning stories are reported, written […]

The housing market has changed drastically over the last couple of months leading to fewer houses available and the prices of those houses increasing. Jamie Winsted has the story.

A local religious group is taking a stand in support of racial justice and equality. “Black Lives are Sacred MKE” held it’s 69th public witness event. Cherita Booker with the story.

On Nov. 30, 2021, the University Committee for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee gave their approval for the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, but are strongly urging that further disciplinary steps are specified, and that the dean or dean’s designee have these conversations with those concerned faculty members.  “All UWM employees must receive their COVID-19 vaccine shots and provide proof […]