by Milwaukee Mainstay | Nov 6, 2025 | National News
Portions of U.S. airspace may be forced to close if the government shutdown continues into next week warns the U.S. Department of Transportation. Sean Duffy, Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary, said this could result in “mass chaos,” such as large-scale...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | Nov 5, 2025 | State News
On Friday, Governor Tony Evers officially declared a state of emergency as the government shutdown entered one month and SNAP benefits have lapsed. The Department of Agriculture announced that it will not be funding SNAP programs after the October 31st deadline...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | Nov 1, 2025 | Local News
Local leaders in various states across the country have expressed dismay at a string of denials for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. In Wisconsin, county and municipal officials in Waukesha and Milwaukee county have spoken out about the...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | Oct 30, 2025 | State News
A proposed Wisconsin bill would require certain repeat reckless drivers to have a “speed assistance” or speed-limiting device installed in their vehicle. The bill targets drivers who have accumulated two or more reckless driving violations within a five-year period,...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | Oct 28, 2025 | State News
Wisconsin courts are grappling with how to handle federal law enforcement agents executing arrest warrants in their courthouses in the aftermath of a high profile arrest of a Milwaukee judge. Milwaukee County Chief Judge has not yet issued formal guidance on how to...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | Oct 26, 2025 | State News
On Tuesday, Governor Evers signed two bills that boost the struggling Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services (EMS) sector and their professionals. According to the Governor’s office, the bill reduces financial barriers in place for individuals seeking training,...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | Oct 22, 2025 | Local News
On Monday, the Hop Street Car overhead wire was hit causing it to be shut down for an unknown period of time. The Hop, which is run in Milwaukee with a series of overhead electrical wires, was tangled up in bent cables. Reports say a cement truck ran into the wires...
