Wisconsin cities get “Safer Voting Plan” grants
Wisconsin’s five largest cities have received more than 6 million dollars in grants to help keep voters safe during upcoming elections. Milwaukee, Madison Green Bay, Kenosha and Racine were notified that the Center for Tech and Civic
Monday COVID-19 numbers: no new deaths, 9.2 percent positive tests
The percentage of positive COVID-19 tests in Wisconsin results dropped on Monday. The state Department of Health Services reported that 484 of 5,286 tests were positive. That’s 9.2 percent, down from 10.4 percent on Sunday and 10.8
Local community discusses race issues
National protests have called attention to racial disparity in recent weeks, and a local community is planning a virtual conversation to explore the issue. Milton Mayor Anissa Welch says the goal is to have a respectful, courageous
CARES Act helps local library with reopening
A local library has a little more money to help protect its staff and patrons from COVID-19. Eager Free Public Library in Evansville will be using a $2000 CARES Relief Grant to support general operating costs through
Milton police investigate multiple stolen vehicle incidents
A Milton officer attempted to stop a gray SUV without taillights on Parkview Drive about 3:30 a.m. last Tuesday but it took off. Less than ten-minutes later the officer was investigating a report of a gray SUV
Congressman warns of pandemic threat
A local Congressman is urging vigilance in the face of what he considers the greatest current threat to the United States. Bryan Steil of Janesville says COVID-19 is impacting areas including healthcare, the economy, and education. The
Local college uses survey to support nonprofits
Hospitality and education aren’t the only sectors struggling through the pandemic. A UW-Whitewater survey shows nonprofits have been forced to reduce staff, cut programs, and cancel fundraisers. Director for the Institute of Nonprofit Management Carol Brunt says
Rep. Moore proud of her vote on Justice in Policing Act on police reform
Congresswoman Gwen Moore says he’s proud of her vote on the Democrat backed Justice in Policing Act. Moore says the goal of the bill is to rein in police departments that mistreat the public that they’re supposed
Asking for masking: Milwaukee business group launches PSA
A coalition of Milwaukee business owners who want the city to require face masks is taking their case to the internet. A new public service announcement asks Milwaukee to be “safer and smarter than Florida.” Several dozen
Two Brewers test positive for COVID-19
Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell announced Monday that two players, infielder Luis Urias and pitcher Angel Perdomo, tested positive for COVID-19. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Counsell said both players tested positive before last week’s intake