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Karen Stokes
Civic Media
Karen Stokes is a Milwaukee-based freelance journalist with more than 16 years of experience reporting on local and national politics, as well as community interest stories that highlight culture, social issues, and civic engagement for local, regional, and national publications.
Racine Theatre Guild to stage “Dad’s Season Tickets” July 17–26 in Racine
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Nick Payne / Racine County Eye
Jul 16, 2026, 7:32 PM CT
Judge Pedro Colón leads early fundraising battle in 2027 Wisconsin Supreme Court race
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Henry Redman / Wisconsin Examiner
Jul 16, 2026, 7:29 PM CT
Post From Community: MPS to close Summer Academy and all MKE REC sites Friday due to dense smoke advisory
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Milwaukee NNS Reader Submission / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Jul 16, 2026, 7:24 PM CT
Francesca Hong says fundraising shows she has the people-powered campaign
Jul 16, 2026, 3:10 PM CT
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire – and heart health risks
Jul 16, 2026, 2:17 PM CT
Smoke and Extreme Heat Affect Blood Donations Across the Midwest
Jul 16, 2026, 1:58 PM CT
Ironton crash claims life of young community member
Jul 16, 2026, 1:01 PM CT
7th District candidate bikes 400 miles across northern Wisconsin
Jul 16, 2026, 12:58 PM CT