People
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The most famous residents of Milwaukee’s oldest cemetery
Whether you’re visiting the cemetery to reflect, learn about Milwaukee history, or pay your respects, keep an eye out for some of the most famous folks buried at Calvary Cemetery.
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How Wisconsin’s 7 billionaires made their fortunes
As of the start of 2024, there are seven billionaires living in the Badger State, and their fortunes range from “old money” to brand-new empires. How did they do it? Let’s have a look at Wisconsin’s wealthiest, and what brought them where they are today.
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Former reporter leaves local news to share the stories you don’t see on TV
I could tell Jamie Perez was special the moment she walked into the WISC’s newsroom. It wasn’t her size (less than 5 feet) or the way she dressed (cute, yet comfy.) It wasn’t her long list of solid story pitches, or her ability to shoot, write, edit, and report every story entirely on her own. It…
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Democratic Hopefuls Want to Keep Western Wisconsin’s Congressional District Blue
The retirement of longtime US Rep. Ron Kind (D-La Crosse) sets up a tough battle for Democrats to retain his seat. Rebecca Cooke’s decision to seek election to Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District seat was born of a desire to see a less-political, more grassroots elected official represent the district. Brett Knudsen decided to run…
