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June 22nd, 2026

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Evers outlines $1.17B plan to combat spread of coronavirus

The money was supplied by the federal government's $2 trillion CARES Act, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump at the end of March. Gov. Tony Evers has announced a $1.17 billion plan to combat the spread of the coronavirus in Wisconsin. The announcement was made Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in Madison, Wisconsin. Evers said the money will be used for … [Read more...] about Evers outlines $1.17B plan to combat spread of coronavirus

Make sure you are counted in the 2020 Census

The following is a joint statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman JoCasta … [Read more...] about Make sure you are counted in the 2020 Census

R&B lost three legends this weekend in Little Richard, Andre Harrell and Betty Wright

It was a tough weekend for rhythm and blues with the deaths of three musical icons. Singers Betty Wright and Little Richard along with music executive Andre Harrell died this weekend. All had major impacts on R&B and the music industry as a whole. If one wasn't moving the genre forward, another was introducing the world to new acts. Betty Wright influenced a … [Read more...] about R&B lost three legends this weekend in Little Richard, Andre Harrell and Betty Wright

Gov. Evers announces another turn of the dial for Wisconsin businesses

On Monday, May 11, 2020 Gov. Tony Evers announced another turn of the dial on Safer at Home to add even more opportunities for Wisconsin businesses to get back to work in a safe and responsible way. Emergency Order #36, signed Monday, May 11, 2020, by Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary- designee Andrea Palm, allows all stand-alone or stripmall based … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces another turn of the dial for Wisconsin businesses

City opens two more free COVID-19 testing sites

As of Monday, May 11, 2020 there are now two new locations in Milwaukee that are offering free COVID-19 testing to anyone who wishes to be tested. These sites will operate daily from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. with assistance from the Wisconsin National Guard and no appointment is necessary. Those tested can expect to have results back within 72 hours. The locations are: • UMOS … [Read more...] about City opens two more free COVID-19 testing sites

MPS preps for 2020 senior graduation during COVID-19 pandemic

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) began the distribution of graduation materials to high school seniors and their families on Monday, May 11, 2020 at their respective schools. All MPS school buildings are closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To support our graduating seniors, MPS schools will give caps, gowns, diploma covers, … [Read more...] about MPS preps for 2020 senior graduation during COVID-19 pandemic

David Crowley sworn in as Milwaukee’s first African American county executive

For the first time in nearly a decade, Milwaukee County has a new county executive. David Crowley was sworn in outside his Milwaukee home Monday, May 4, 2020, succeeding Chris Abele and becoming the first African American to hold the county's top job. "We have a lot to do and I'm excited to get to work for the people of Milwaukee County," Crowley said after being sworn … [Read more...] about David Crowley sworn in as Milwaukee’s first African American county executive

Coronavirus in WI: Your current COVID-19 fact sheet

The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 8,382 on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. There have been 341 deaths statewide. More than 80,000 people have tested negative. The Milwaukee County coronavirus dashboard showed 3,360 positive cases and 195 deaths related to the coronavirus in the county as of Tuesday afternoon. As of Monday, the DHS website noted … [Read more...] about Coronavirus in WI: Your current COVID-19 fact sheet

Wisconsin waiving road tests for new teen drivers

DMV changing requirements amid coronavirus pandemic The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles says teen drivers will no longer be required to pass a road test in order to receive their license. The announcement was made Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Officials said beginning May 11, teens can receive a waiver on the driving portion of their license application if they have … [Read more...] about Wisconsin waiving road tests for new teen drivers