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Milwaukee swaps fireworks show for drone display
WISN 12 - Wisconsin
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July 4, 2025
Milwaukee traded fireworks for drones this year. The county went without its lakefront fireworks display for the second year, instead opting for a drone show Thursday night.The high-tech twist on tradition didn't stop people from stocking up on...
Milwaukee residents aren't surprised, a survey shows more people cooking at home
TMJ4 - Wisconsin
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July 4, 2025
MILWAUKEE — A recent survey reveals that some consumers are choosing to eat at home rather than dining out this summer, because restaurant and takeout costs do not fit in their budget. According to a KPMG survey, 69% of people polled shifted their...
Milwaukee celebrates Caroline Quarlls' July 4th journey to freedom
TMJ4 - Wisconsin
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July 4, 2025
MILWAUKEE — As fireworks lit up the skies across America this 4th of July, community members in Milwaukee gathered to celebrate a different kind of independence — honoring the journey of Caroline Quarlls, an enslaved teenager who fled toward...
Milwaukee Bucks reportedly interested in Chris Paul
Sporting News
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July 4, 2025
The Milwaukee Bucks are going to need a lot of help in the backcourt next season, which could come in the form of a future Hall of Famer. The team made a stunning decision to waive Damian Lillard earlier this week. The Bucks also traded away Pat...
'We're proud of it:' Milwaukee family celebrates their 100th Independence Day gathering at Lake Park
CBS 58 - Wisconsin
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July 4, 2025
MILWAUKEE (CBS58) -- The Fourth of July is about patriotism, picnics, parades, fireworks and perhaps most of all family. One Milwaukee family has been keeping their star-spangled tradition alive for 100 years. For 100 years, the Casalena's they've...
Trump signs 'big beautiful bill;' what it means for Wisconsin
FOX 6 - Wisconsin
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President Donald Trump signed the self-proclaimed "big beautiful bill" into law on Friday, July 4. Here's what it means for you. MILWAUKEE - President Donald Trump signed the self-proclaimed "big beautiful bill" into law on Friday, July 4. Here's...
Are Milwaukee Battery Chargers Supposed To Make Noise?
SlashGear
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July 4, 2025
For people who love the Milwaukee product line with its fancy Packout storage system and never-ending list of power tools, you probably have a battery charger lying around your garage. Well, when it comes to chargers, Milwaukee offers different...
Mineral Point business talks impact of tariffs on fireworks
WMTV - Wisconsin
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July 4, 2025
MINERAL POINT, Wis. (WMTV) - Buying fireworks for your Independence Day display could cost more this year because of a 30% tariff on Chinese imports. According to the Wisconsin Fireworks Association, nearly all fireworks in the U.S. come from...
America Party Meme Coin Rallies Amid Fourth of July and Musk’s Political Hype
BeInCrypto
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July 4, 2025
Elon Musk vowed to start a third party if the Big Beautiful Bill passed, and it’s becoming a law today. It’s the 4th of July, and several “America Party”-themed meme coins are enjoying a frenzy of activity. Still, Musk’s community poll shows over...
Cudahy community supports injured Milwaukee officer with fundraiser
WISN 12 - Wisconsin
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July 4, 2025
ON HIS BEHALF. ON THE CORNER OF PACKARD AND SQUIRE SITS JIM’S SWEET TREATS, USUALLY SATISFYING THE SWEET TOOTH. FRIDAY, THE OWNER, JENNIFER CLARK, IS SERVING UP A BITTERSWEET MEAL. DO YOU GUYS WANT BRATS OR HOT DOGS? $7 BRAT MEALS. EACH DOLLAR...
Wisconsin credit unions may soon surpass banks in assets, a milestone
The Cap Times - Wisconsin
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Wisconsin’s credit unions have been steadily gaining ground on banks since their beginnings in the early 1900s. And soon, this growth may push credit unions ahead of banks in total assets. Credit unions in the state held $66 billion in total...
Wisconsin’s Largest Railroad Announces $110 Million Investment
Urban Milwaukee - Wisconsin
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July 4, 2025
Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee A pair of Canadian National locomotives. Image by Dan from PQ, Canada / (CC BY-SA) Wisconsin’s largest railroad is planning to invest $110 million in maintenance and improvements in the...
Hello, Wisconsin. We’re QTS Data Centers. Let’s Build Something Great Together.
The Cap Times - Wisconsin
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We’re QTS, a global leader in digital infrastructure with over 20 years of experience designing, building, and operating data centers that keep our world running and connected. Our mission goes far beyond the four walls of our data centers. At...
Leftist Beer Brewer in Wisconsin Calls on Fellow Theater Kids to Shut Down the Fourth of July Parade
Red State
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July 4, 2025
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Two years ago, Ben & Jerry’s posted a Fourth of July “We Live on Stolen Land” announcement. The company told us that the US is located...
Hot start, then stormy shift for southern Wisconsin
WMTV - Wisconsin
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July 4, 2025
Sunny and hot for Saturday Cold front moves in tomorrow night Milder & drier for Sunday MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -Southern Wisconsin slides into Friday evening with that hot and muggy heat as highs topped off at or near 90°F earlier today, and it...
Mets Pitcher’s Son Adorably Steals Microphone to Give Dad’s Start a Glowing Review
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 4, 2025
The New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Thursday. Starting pitcher David Peterson went 6 2/3 innings and only gave up one run on five hits. By all accounts, it was a quality performance. Including the account of his son, who stole a...
How Milwaukee Brewers Decide When to Close Stadium’s Roof
Urban Milwaukee - Wisconsin
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July 4, 2025
Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Light shines through the partially closed roof Monday, June 23, 2025, at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis. Angela Major/WPR Seven Major League Baseball teams have stadiums with...
Raw Judicial Power: Judges Overturned Wisconsin Abortion Ban for No Good Reason
LifeNews
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July 4, 2025
A majority of the judges on a state supreme court’s bench have exercised what has been determined to be their “personal preference” to overturn a “duly enacted” law banning abortion. The details are documented a report at the Federalist, which...
Mapped: U.S. Financial Crime Activity by State
Visual Capitalist
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July 4, 2025
Mapped: U.S. Financial Crime Activity by State Suspicious activity has been rising in the U.S., but is it spread evenly throughout all 50 states? Certainly not. This visualization, created in partnership with Inigo Insurance, maps the number of...
Aaron Boone Drops Injury Update on Yankees Starter After Forearm Issue Ends Blue Jays Outing Early
Essentially Sports
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July 4, 2025
This summer, the Yankees are burning—not from the heat, but from a slump. In the last game against the Blue Jays, they not only lost, but their right arm left the mound after just three innings. As Clarke Schmidt got closer to the dugout, the...