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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.
Tower service needed, WRCO-WRCE may be off air for up to 45 minutes on Tuesday
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Jun 8, 2026, 12:56 PM CT
Waukesha Co Sheriff’s deputy arrested for drunk driving
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Annie Pulley / The Badger Project
Jun 8, 2026, 11:09 AM CT
Riding an ATV/UTV in Wisconsin? Buckle up, with updated laws
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Staff / Wisconsin Watch
Jun 8, 2026, 9:28 AM CT
Milwaukee experts share meal ideas and tips for families during summer break
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Chesnie Wardell / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Jun 8, 2026, 9:23 AM CT
Childcare crisis spurs WI parents to advocate on Capitol Hill
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Judith Ruiz-Branch / Public News Service
Jun 8, 2026, 9:18 AM CT
Childcare providers are about to lose a safety net
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Erik Gunn / Wisconsin Examiner
Jun 8, 2026, 8:58 AM CT
High-potency cannabis fuels state debates over psychosis and addiction risks
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Amanda Watford / Stateline
Jun 8, 2026, 8:55 AM CT
The Minnesota Legislature threw HCMC a lifeline. Other hospitals remain in critical condition.
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Brian Arola / MinnPost
Jun 8, 2026, 8:51 AM CT
