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UMOS to lay off 44 employees

Milwaukee-based nonprofit UMOS Inc. (United Migrant Opportunity Services) will lay off 44 full-time employees who work at the organization’s headquarters at 2701 S. Chase Ave., according to a WARN notice filed with the state of Wisconsin. The layoffs are prompted by the loss of a Wisconsin Works...

After 31 years with the Brewers, usher retires following team's historic World Series win

For Jerry Mittelsteadt, the Brewers' World Series victory was more than a championship. It was the perfect ending to a 31-year career.The 84-year-old has spent decades welcoming fans, helping make their ballpark experience memorable, and watching the Brewers evolve. And after years of being part of...

Anonymous donor gifts $5 million to Lake Geneva for Hillmoor Park overhaul

Lake Geneva has grand plans for the former Hillmoor Golf Course, but the city does not have the budget to make it happen alone. A philanthropist decided to pledge millions of dollars towards the project. The donor, who requested to remain anonymous, is willing to commit $5 million dollars to fully...

Ballot stacking: What is it and is it legal?

Alaska's Senate race faces legal and political scrutiny as two candidates named Dan Sullivan appear on the ballot, prompting accusations of voter confusion and election fraud.

MPS to close schools Friday due to Brewers parade and celebration

Utah files criminal charges against Kalshi over illegal gambling

The state of Utah is formally filing criminal charges against online prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing them and two of their executives of promoting illegal gambling.