New billboards raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl
Three new billboards on the South Side remind residents that one pill can kill.
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Economic Development
Wisconsin regulators: Data centers must cover full cost of their energy needs
The Public Service Commission approved a new rate structure for We Energies’ largest data center customers, requiring them to cover the full cost of new power generation and fuel.
Education
Some schools made the ACT optional. But its scores might be more important for college than you think.
Here’s what you need to know to set yourself or your student up for success, including when to start preparing and where to find resources.
Health & WEllness
‘Golden handcuffs’: Wisconsin methadone rules limit access to opioid treatment
As other states expand access to methadone treatment under relaxed federal rules, Wisconsin has been slow to follow.
Housing
Project Clean & Green is helping get rid of flood-damaged and other unwanted items
Unwanted items are being collected from residential properties until June 1. Learn when they’ll be picking up trash in your neighborhood.
Public Safety
Two floods, two different responses: City issues four times more parking tickets during last week’s floods than in August
City officials are defending the city’s parking enforcement, saying many of the tickets were issued before and after the heavy rains.
Arts and Recreation
Beats & Baile brings movement, music and Milwaukee together
Beats & Baile: A Salsa Social, hosted by Latino Arts at the United Community Center, brought Milwaukee residents together for beginner-friendly and bilingual dance instructions.