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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.
Squire Robinson leads a new generation of Milwaukee artists with his distinctly bold style
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Jake Dale / Neighborhood News Service, Jonathan Aguilar / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Jul 15, 2026, 10:07 AM CT
Wisconsin governments have received $160 million in opioid settlement funds. Here’s where it’s going.
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Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch, Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch
Jul 15, 2026, 10:02 AM CT
MKE FreshAir Collective adding air quality sensors along Beerline Trail
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Meredith Melland / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Jul 15, 2026, 10:01 AM CT
Post From Community: DWD announces disaster unemployment assistance for Wisconsinites impacted by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding
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Milwaukee NNS Reader Submission / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Jul 15, 2026, 9:35 AM CT
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson set to become Budget Committee chair
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Henry Redman / Wisconsin Examiner
Jul 15, 2026, 9:33 AM CT
Indigenous violence survivors see fewer services after federal cuts
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Nada Hassanein / Stateline
Jul 15, 2026, 9:06 AM CT
Dem candidates in 7th CD criticize Trump, say government should work for people not billionaires
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Baylor Spears / Wisconsin Examiner
Jul 15, 2026, 9:05 AM CT