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2025 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2025 Accomplishments

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Tribal Governments Unite in Opposition to Rescission of Roadless Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an unprecedented show of unity, Tribal governments and inter-tribal organizations across the country are standing together against the Trump Administration’s attempt to rescind … Read Full Article

Featured Stories

A Nation’s Legacy: Whose Image Will America Celebrate at 250?

Celebrate Your Financial New Year: A Q&A With Milwaukee Community Manager, Jerry Johnson

‘Can’t Do This Alone’: An Appleton School Prepares Students for Skilled Trades. It’s not Easy.

States Set the Rules as New Laws Take Effect Nationwide in 2026

When War Games Become Real: Trump’s Strikes Signal Dangerous New Era

By LaKeshia N. Myers The holiday season brought anything but peace on earth this year. On Christmas Day, U.S. forces struck ISIS targets in Nigeria. Days later, on December 30th, the administration bombed Venezuelan territory for the first time. … Read Full Article

New Data Shows Utility Costs Rising Across Nearly Every State

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Americans across nearly every region of the country are paying more to keep the lights on and the heat running, according to a new nationwide analysis that shows electric and natural … Read Full Article

Congress Went Home. Health Care Didn’t Get Fixed. Americans Pay the Price.

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux Congress has headed home again, leaving behind a familiar mess. Health care costs are rising, insurance premiums are climbing, millions of people are struggling to stay covered—and lawmakers have once more failed to act. … Read Full Article

Beloved Milwaukee Activist and Community Leader Vi Hawkins, passes at 86

By Karen Stokes Viola Riser Hawkins, an activist, and community leader whose work spanned seven decades, died Monday, December 22, at her home in Milwaukee. She was 86. Hawkins, affectionately known as Ms. Vi, was born on October 12, 1939, in … Read Full Article

Transit Plus Riders Join WisGo in 2026

Paratransit Riders Invited to Attend Open House Events in January MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is modernizing fare payment for Transit Plus paratransit riders. Beginning January 5, 2026, Transit Plus riders can pay for their … Read Full Article

The Packers are in the NFL Playoffs as The Number 7 Seed

By Charles Collier With a 9-6-1 record, the Packers have clinched a playoff berth and are set to play a Wildcard game on the road against the second-seeded team, which will be either the Chicago Bears or Philadelphia Eagles. This is true … Read Full Article

Your Bus Route Could Be Changing

See how your route is affected at ridemcts/servicechanges … Read Full Article

Reach Milwaukee’s vital Black Community in our outstanding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month Issues.

Reach Milwaukee’s vital Black Community in our outstanding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month Issues. … Read Full Article

Listen & Watch WNOV The Voice Live Weekly on Youtube & Facebook

WNOV 860AM 106.5FM The Voice https://youtube.com/@wnovthevoice https://facebook.com/860wnov … Read Full Article

County Executive David Crowley Signs Legislation Approving MCTS Service Plan that Maintains Public Transit Services for Workers, Students, and the Community

MILWAUKEE – On December 23, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed legislation approving the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) 2026 Service Plan that will maintain and maximize public transit services next year. The Milwaukee County … Read Full Article

Here’s Why Milwaukee Elections are Always Viewed with Suspicion

A series of real and perceived errors, along with Wisconsin’s rural-urban divisions, draw attention to Milwaukee election operations. By Alexander Shur  Votebeat This story was originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, … Read Full Article

WERD 860 AM to WNOV 860 AM

Say Something Real The Legacy of Black-Owned Radio By Michelle Bryant Black-owned media has long played a pivotal role in empowering African American communities, amplifying our voices, chronicling our struggles, and extolling our … Read Full Article

Athlete Wellness & Digital Mental Health: What are Clinicians Doing for the Other 80%?

Kweku's Korner By Emmett L. Gill, Jr., PhD, MSW, LCSW Founder, AthleteTalk 1(833) 4-ATHTALK “Changing the game of mental health in sports!” Athlete Talk is a mental health app specifically made for athletes. AthleteTalk was created in … Read Full Article

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