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1. Ascension explores affordable housing for historic Milwaukee hospital building (biztimes.com) — Ascension Wisconsin is considering turning the largely vacant historic St. Mary's Hospital building on Milwaukee's East Side into affordable apartments, potentially adding much-needed housing near 2320 N. Lake Drive. The health system says it's in early talks with city officials, community leaders, and clergy to ensure the project fits neighborhood needs. No final decision is made, but a phased local engagement process is underway.
2. Milwaukee's BOMB Doula program will continue as city works through year-long transition (tmj4.com) — If you're expecting in Milwaukee and worried about losing the free BOMB Doula Program, city health officials say it's not going away, but new enrollment is paused during a year-long transition. The Health Department plans to shift services to a community-based doula organization by late 2026, aiming to eventually serve more Milwaukee families while preserving the program's support during pregnancy and postpartum.
3. Milwaukee police investigating critical incident near 38th and Wright (jsonline.com) — Milwaukee police are investigating a critical incident from Tuesday night near North 38th and West Wright streets, where the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner was called to the scene. Streets around the area remain taped off as authorities stage media nearby and promise more details soon, making this a developing situation for residents in that neighborhood and across the city.
4. 'More work to be done': Milwaukee alderman seeks more help for record-setting pothole requests (cbs58.com) — Milwaukee drivers are facing a record 23,000 pothole requests this year, with more than 15,000 already filled and residents reporting frequent tire damage and rough rides. Alderman Peter Burgelis plans to introduce a resolution pushing the Department of Public Works to contract extra street and alley repairs, aiming to stretch limited funds and accelerate fixes across the city.
5. Milwaukee nonprofit Chained Dogs MKE forced to pause cat rescue operations, citing lack of funding, volunteers, supplies (cbs58.com) — A Milwaukee animal nonprofit, Chained Dogs MKE, has temporarily halted its cat trap-neuter-rescue program because it's overwhelmed by costs, too many cats, and too few volunteers. The group will refocus on helping Milwaukee dogs while continuing to feed outdoor cat colonies. Leaders say the program can restart once more local fosters, adopters, and supplies step up to ease the strain.
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