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As Pandemic Restrictions Ease, Restaurants Lack Workers
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
Now that people are beginning to dine out again, many restaurants are chronically short-staffed and have trouble hiring. Many laid-off workers have found other jobs or don't want to return.
Milwaukee Mall Finds Socially Distanced Way For Kids To Meet Santa
Sunday, December 06, 2020
Kids taking photos with Santa is a cherished experience no longer doable in the pandemic. To keep safe, some shops are selling personalized Santa videos and others are popping Santa behind plexiglass.
Wisconsin Opens A Field Hospital At State Fair Grounds As Coronavirus Cases Spike
Thursday, October 22, 2020
In Wisconsin, rising coronavirus cases are putting pressure on hospitals. As a result, the state has opened a field hospital at the State Fair Grounds to help handle the overflow.
Wisconsin Police Officer Not Charged In Fatal Shooting Of A Black Teen
Thursday, October 08, 2020
Questions are being raised about a prosecutor's decision not to charge a Wisconsin police officer in the fatal shooting of Alvin Cole. It was the third fatal shooting by the officer, who is Black.
A 17-Year-Old Is Arrested After Kenosha, Wis., Shootings
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
A 17-year-old has been arrested after Tuesday's fatal shootings at a protest sparked by the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis. Two people were killed, and a third person was injured.
Jacob Blake Paralyzed After Being Shot In The Back By The Police
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
The family of Jacob Blake says he is paralyzed after being shot by police in Kenosha, Wis. They say doctors don't know if the paralysis will be temporary.
National Guard Deployed After Shooting Of Black Man Sparks Protests
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard have been called to the city of Kenosha after a Black man was shot several times at close range in the back during an encounter with police.
Police Shooting Sparks Protests In Wisconsin
Monday, August 24, 2020
A video showing the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in the back has sparked mass demonstrations in Kenosha, Wis.
Pilots Take Kids Up In The Skies Above Wisconsin To Encourage Aviation Careers
Monday, October 28, 2019
Lots of kids say they want to be pilots when they grow up. A new outreach program in Madison, Wis., takes children from disadvantaged backgrounds on a flight around the city to encourage them.
Ultrarunners Compete To See Who Can Log The Most Miles Over 6 Days
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Around 150 elite ultrarunners from across the world are in Milwaukee this week to clock as many laps during a six-day period as possible, with runners expected to reach upwards of 600 miles.
Finding Love On The Lift: Skiers Give Chairlift Speed Dating A Shot
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Online matchmaking emphasizes appearance over shared interests and connection. So now a ski resort in Wisconsin is trying a new tack: speed dating on a chairlift.
MillerCoors To Continue Brewing Pabst Blue Ribbon
Friday, November 30, 2018
After MillerCoors said it wouldn't extend the brewing contract for Pabst Blue Ribbon, Pabst sued and settled this week with an agreement for the beer to keep being brewed.
ACLU Sues Milwaukee Over Alleged Racial Profiling
Thursday, February 22, 2018
The ACLU says Milwaukee police have made tens of thousands of traffic and pedestrian stops without cause because of racial profiling.
Jury Finds Ex-Milwaukee Officer Not Guilty In Death Of Black Man
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Tensions are high in Milwaukee after a former police officer, who is black, was found not guilty of first degree reckless homicide following the fatal shooting of a young black man last summer.
Police Shooting Victim To Be Buried Friday As Tensions Simmer In Milwaukee
Friday, August 26, 2016
The Milwaukee man fatally shot by a police officer two weeks ago will be buried on Friday. The shooting resulted in two days of riots and a 10 p.m. curfew for teens.
In PBR's Big Milwaukee Homecoming, The Brewing Giant Goes Micro
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
It's been nearly two decades since Pabst Blue Ribbon left the city whose reputation it helped craft. Now, the longtime brewer is returning to its old stomping grounds with a new microbrewery.
Milwaukee Neighborhood Rallies To Put Young Boys On The Right Path
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Activists are trying to teach boys the value of hard work and respect through neighborhood cleanups and mentoring sessions. The community pays the boys $20 for four hours of work.
Europe Tells U.S. To Lay Off Brie And Get Its Own Cheese Names
Tuesday, March 04, 2014
The EU wants the U.S. to prohibit food makers from using names with historical ties to Europe. That means cheeses like Parmesan and Brie sold in the U.S. may have to find new names.