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Support given for inpatient behavioral health facility in northern Wisconsin
SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Board is supporting Polk County in an initiative to address concerns for lack of access to facilities in the region for inpatient acute behavioral health beds. According to the letter of support drafted by Board Chair Tim Kessler, the lack of facilities for behavioral health in the region has caused pressure on other local entities such as law enforcement, related to transportation and personnel costs, bed location and access. Much of this stemmed from the closure of the facilities...
Funeral traditions merge with growth of ‘green burials’ in Wisconsin
When Tanya Mudrick searched in 2012 for a place to bury her stillborn son, Oren, she chose Circle Cemetery in Barneveld — one of the nation’s pioneer green cemeteries. Wrapped in a quilt and placed in a hand-weaved wicker basket, Oren is buried among 60 others inside a nature preserve lush with the wetlands, springs and sandstone rock of Wisconsin’s Driftless Area.
Little Gems, July 24, 2024
The last two murals from the BID’s Murals in Motion event back in May are finally getting approval to be placed downtown for everyone to enjoy. This has been a much longer process than anyone expected even the BID members were under the impression the murals would be placed in early June. These two panels left to be placed were waiting for ordinance changes to allow the panels to be installed. Both of the murals were completed offsite to be installed at a later date. The installation of the panels will require half a day to drill in the mortar and hang the panels.
Jim "The Shark" Dreyer is ready to swim across Lake Michigan alone
GRAND HAVEN,Mich.-- Jim "The Shark" Dreyer announces his third attempt at swimming alone across Lake Michigan on August 6th. His journey will start from McKinley Beach in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to City Beach in Grand Haven, Michigan, which totals out to be approx. 82.9 miles. “This announcement should come as no...
CBD hanging tough while other Milwaukee office submarkets continue to struggle
A tough second quarter. That’s what JLL says that the Milwaukee office market experienced this year. And the numbers back that up. JLL reported that the Milwaukee office market saw nearly 460,000 square feet of negative absorption during the second quarter. The good news? Most of this negative absorption...
MPS board recall; over 37k signatures gathered, questions arise
MILWAUKEE - Organizers of the effort to recall half of the Milwaukee Public Schools school board say they've gathered 37,000 signatures, and they're looking for more. But it's a lot more complicated than that. With a little under three weeks to go, the m-p-s recall collaborative touts the progress of...
Milwaukee man arrested in Fond du Lac County had ecstasy hidden in groin area of his pants
FOND DU LAC COUNTY (WLUK) -- A Milwaukee man was arrested in Fond du Lac County last week for numerous offenses, including hiding drugs in the groin area of his pants. It happened Friday around 4:15 a.m., when a deputy working on I-41 radared a vehicle traveling 120 miles per hour northbound near Lost Arrow Road.
46th Annual Kenosha YMCA Firecracker Run/Walk Shatters Participation Record
Kenosha, WI – The 46th Annual Kenosha YMCA Firecracker Run/Walk saw an unprecedented turnout with 565 participants, nearly 200 more than last year’s event. Held under perfect sunny and cool weather, the event featured both a 5K race and a 1-mile fun run/walk. Notably this year, 23% of...
Understanding the brownish tint in Milwaukee rivers
MILWAUKEE — Many Milwaukee residents have likely noticed the distinct brownish hue of the Milwaukee and Kinnickinnic rivers. While this colored tint can be concerning at first glance, it is actually a natural part of the aquatic ecosystem. Dr. Russell Cuhel, a marine biologist at UWM’s School of Freshwater...
Live From The Milwaukee Night Market, VIBEZ, Chillwaukee, Artist James Steeno
Sandy Maxx is live from the Milwaukee Night Market. Interviews with VIBEZ Creative Arts Space Founder, Chrishella Roche, Chillwaukee Pops owners Sam and Alyssa Wisneski and their baby, Margo, and Artist James Steeno. The Song You Need To Hear, “Come Out And Play” The Offspring.
Kenosha.com’s Pet of the Week: Delilah!
Founded in 1879, the Wisconsin Humane Society has been saving the lives of animals in need for more than 140 years. WHS is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and operates animal shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Door, and Brown Counties, as well as a spay/neuter clinic in West Allis.
RNC slow for Milwaukee businesses, other summer events pick up pace
MILWAUKEE - Thousands of people descended on Milwaukee for the 2024 Republican National Convention, but some businesses weren't feeling quite as big a rush as they expected. Some businesses prospered, while others said they had a disappointing outcome. "Monday was pretty busy. I was not expecting to be that busy,"...
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