MKE County: Domes Plan Requires $30 Million From County
MKE County

Domes Plan Requires $30 Million From County

Upside: it will gain lots of private matching money. Downside: the county is broke.

Proposed Food Truck Park Wins Key Approval

This content is only for membersProposed Food Truck Park Wins Key Approval

After a year in limbo, Pali Park is progressing. It's a big change for Water Street.

A Bonobo Is Born

A Bonobo Is Born

Endangered bonobo born at Milwaukee County Zoo, the first such birth since 2016.

Milwaukee Proposes Subsidy For Downtown Office Tower Conversion

Milwaukee Proposes Subsidy For Downtown Office Tower Conversion

King Drive development would also be aided by city subsidy.

Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators

Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators

A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?

Waukesha School District Considers Closing Schools

Waukesha School District Considers Closing Schools

District cites enrollment decline. Parents say likely plans target Hispanic families.

Medical Experts Cite Rise in Fireworks Injuries, Urge Safety on July 4th

Medical Experts Cite Rise in Fireworks Injuries, Urge Safety on July 4th

Firework-related injuries up by 52% last year, trend felt in Wisconsin.

Transportation: Can Milwaukee Achieve Zero Traffic Deaths?
Transportation

Can Milwaukee Achieve Zero Traffic Deaths?

Mayor signs 100-item Vision Zero action plan, touts decline in traffic deaths.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban

Pre-Civil War law was invalidated by later laws, justices find in 4-3 ruling.

Transportation: County Transportation Director Resigns
Transportation

County Transportation Director Resigns

Donna Brown-Martin resigns after shocking MCTS budget deficit revealed.

City Hall: Meet Milwaukee’s Flag Task Force
City Hall

Meet Milwaukee’s Flag Task Force

Will the council agree with its rankings?

City-Owned Building Could Become Dessert Shop

City-Owned Building Could Become Dessert Shop

Proposal would transform former barber shop into a neighborhood bakery.

Their Budget Closes Green Bay Prison, GOP Leaders Announce

Their Budget Closes Green Bay Prison, GOP Leaders Announce

Evers had called for this. Safety concerns have plagued 127-year-old facility

State Budget Deal Would Give UWM $189 Million

State Budget Deal Would Give UWM $189 Million

Funds from state capital budget would redevelop former Columbia Hospital.

Grand Openings: New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in June
Grand Openings

This content is only for members New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in June

A big month, with more than a dozen new places now open in Milwaukee.

Murphy’s Law: How Republicans Screwed Themselves
Murphy’s Law

How Republicans Screwed Themselves

Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.

Wisconsin Tribes Adding Surveillance Technology

Wisconsin Tribes Adding Surveillance Technology

Lac du Flambeau's one-mile central village area has more than 160 cameras.

Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Charged with Harassment

Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Charged with Harassment

Kirk Bangstad arrested for alleged harassment of Lakeland Times publisher.

Evers and Republican Legislative Leaders Reach Budget Deal

Evers and Republican Legislative Leaders Reach Budget Deal

With $1.2 billion in tax cuts, new spending on K-12 schools, UW system, child care.

Uber and Lyft Drivers Went on Strike at Mitchell Airport

Uber and Lyft Drivers Went on Strike at Mitchell Airport

Protest of poor pay ended by county sheriff after drivers block exit from parking lot.

Distillery Buys Part of Harley-Davidson Campus

Distillery Buys Part of Harley-Davidson Campus

Central Standard Craft Distillery moving forward on plans for 20-fold growth.

MKE County: Parks Will Resurface 9 Playgrounds This Year
MKE County

Parks Will Resurface 9 Playgrounds This Year

System has 112 playgrounds and also plans to rebuild Popuch Park playground.

New Plans For Tavern at Turner Hall

New Plans For Tavern at Turner Hall

Proposed tavern would bring new life to the historic building's first floor.

New Bank Branch Planned for Capitol Drive

New Bank Branch Planned for Capitol Drive

Nation's largest bank is on the move in Milwaukee.

US Sen. Ron Johnson Flip Flops on Trump Budget Bill

US Sen. Ron Johnson Flip Flops on Trump Budget Bill

After leading opposition to omnibus bill, Johnson votes to move it forward.