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  • Why did Milwaukee tenants wait days for heat and water restored?
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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Not as cold, becoming breezy, with a high of 38 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 35, low: 32.
  • Thursday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 43 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Burst pipe leaves Milwaukee apartment tenants without heat and water during frigid temps (wisn.com) — Residents of a Milwaukee apartment building near 30th and Wells endured a frigid weekend without heat or water after a burst pipe flooded units and forced shutoffs. City inspectors and maintenance crews arrived Monday, and the landlord reports service has now been restored, but tenants are frustrated by the slow response.
   

2. Milwaukee County EMS blood transfusion program looks to expand (spectrumnews1.com) — Milwaukee County’s year-old EMS whole-blood transfusion program is already credited with saving dozens of lives and is now poised to expand to more departments. Seven fire departments, including Milwaukee and South Milwaukee, currently carry type O+ blood in specialized coolers, enabling transfusions in minutes for severely bleeding patients. Officials say the strong first-year results justify broadening coverage across the county.
   

3. Kate Hudson opens up about bringing Milwaukee-native Claire Sardina's story to life in new movie (tmj4.com) — Milwaukee readers will see their city and a hometown musician spotlighted as Kate Hudson portrays Milwaukee native Claire Sardina in the new film “Song Sung Blue.” Hudson, Hugh Jackman, and Jim Belushi all describe personal ties to Milwaukee while explaining how documentary footage and on-set time with Sardina shaped their performances. The project brings Hollywood attention to a distinctly Milwaukee-rooted story.
   

4. Milwaukee Rep celebrates 50 years of 'A Christmas Carol' at historic Pabst Theater (tmj4.com) — Milwaukee Rep is marking 50 years of its beloved “A Christmas Carol” at the historic Pabst Theater, a production many local families consider their must-do holiday tradition. With all sets and costumes created by Milwaukee talent and 19 young performers from Greater Milwaukee, the show doubles as a celebration of local artistry and community spirit.
   

5. Catching up with Reuben Harpole, Milwaukee's unofficial mayor (milwaukeenns.org) — Community icon Reuben Harpole, long known as Milwaukee’s “unofficial mayor,” is reflecting on decades of work strengthening city neighborhoods while easing into retirement. He’s focused on honoring his late wife Mildred’s impact on Milwaukee and continuing to mentor youth, educators, and community groups. Harpole still attends local events, shares stories, and urges adults to nurture young people’s talents.
   

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