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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.
Cellphone policy changes for RUSD students during the 2026-2027 school year
By
Nick Payne / Racine County Eye
Jul 23, 2026, 7:49 PM CT
Beach Boys concert at Wisconsin State Fair canceled; refunds to be issued
By
Nick Payne / Racine County Eye
Jul 23, 2026, 7:45 PM CT
NLRB board certifies union election of St. Mary’s Hospital nurses in Madison
By
Henry Redman / Wisconsin Examiner
Jul 23, 2026, 7:39 PM CT
MPS is overhauling its transportation system. Here’s what you need to know and how you can get involved
By
Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Jul 23, 2026, 7:38 PM CT
E-Bike crash in Sauk County results in fatality
Jul 23, 2026, 6:02 PM CT
On the Police Killing of a Black Man on Williamson Street
Jul 23, 2026, 5:47 PM CT
Traveling this summer? Here’s how you can keep your family safe
Jul 23, 2026, 2:58 PM CT
