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  • What happens next to the Milwaukee County judge just convicted of a felony?
  • How will Milwaukee County’s new $3 million plan affect your neighborhood?
  • Why are so many Milwaukee restaurants closing despite loyal local diners?

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📰 News we're reading

1. If felony conviction stands, Hannah Dugan cannot serve as Milwaukee County judge (wsau.com) — A Milwaukee County judge’s recent felony conviction now bars her from serving on the bench unless it’s overturned on appeal, and could also cost her law license. The case stems from how she handled federal immigration agents at the Milwaukee County Courthouse, and state leaders say Wisconsin’s constitution clearly prohibits felons from holding public office.
   

2. County Executive David Crowley's $3 Million Plan to Invest in Community Projects Approved by County Board (milwaukeecourieronline.com) — Milwaukee County is steering more than $3 million in federal CDBG and HOME funds into 72 projects for affordable housing, senior services, parks, and other neighborhood needs. County Executive David Crowley’s plan, just approved by the County Board, also shifts extra money to upgrade the Bucyrus-Erie Senior Center in South Milwaukee, aiming to make Milwaukee the healthiest county in Wisconsin.
   

3. Behind Milwaukee's recent restaurant closures (wtmj.com) — Milwaukee diners are seeing a wave of restaurant closures, from longtime neighborhood spots to newer riverfront concepts, raising concerns about the city’s dining future. Local voices on WTMJ highlight rising financial pressures, while Visit Milwaukee’s Buy Local Bonus and other efforts urge residents to support struggling restaurants through the tough winter months.
   

4. How Milwaukee neighbors are stepping up to create holiday miracles (tmj4.com) — Milwaukee neighbors, nonprofits, and even TV viewers are rallying to make sure local kids and families in need feel the holiday love, from toy giveaways at Fire Station Five to Korey’s Kidz’ annual celebration. One Milwaukee single mom, displaced by historic flooding, saw thousands of dollars and in‑person support pour in after her story aired, showing how powerfully this community shows up.
   

5. Milwaukee Police Department asks public's help finding critically missing 45-year-old Mary Kaquatosh (tmj4.com) — Milwaukee police are asking residents to help find 45-year-old Mary Kaquatosh, last seen Saturday near the 2500 block of North Richards Street and possibly traveling in a black Dodge Charger. She’s described as a 5'5", 100-pound Native American woman with brown hair and eyes, last wearing a silver jacket and black-and-white Adidas pants. Anyone with information is urged to call MPD’s District Five non-emergency line.
   

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