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Murphy’s Law: Who Will Win Mayoral Primary?
Murphy’s Law

Who Will Win Mayoral Primary?

Voter turnout may decide which two candidates get through primary.

Plenty of Horne: Tripou Park, The Neighborhood That’s Not
Plenty of Horne

Tripou Park, The Neighborhood That’s Not

A Google map typo renames city neighborhood; many other sites follow suit.

Murphy’s Law: How Absentee Ballot Boxes Became Illegal
Murphy’s Law

How Absentee Ballot Boxes Became Illegal

Used in 40 states and backed by Republicans, until their new push to make them illegal.

The State of Politics: Paychecks Show Big Cut In Taxes
The State of Politics

Paychecks Show Big Cut In Taxes

$2 billion cut in state income taxes begins this year. Who benefits and who deserves the credit?

Tommy Thompson Won’t Rule Out Another Run for Governor

Tommy Thompson Won’t Rule Out Another Run for Governor

Thompson served four terms as governor from 1987 to 2001. He recently served as interim UW-System president.

Milwaukee Sets Homicide Record In 2021

Milwaukee Sets Homicide Record In 2021

Number hits 194, up from 97 in 2019. Non-fatal shootings also at record levels

Two Last Minute Giveaways!

Two Last Minute Giveaways!

Urban Milwaukee members can see Present Music@40 or take a tour with the Congress of New Urbanism for free, while supplies last.

New Taqueria on Milwaukee Street

New Taqueria on Milwaukee Street

Electric Lime Taqueria opened in what used to be Dick's Pizza & Pleasure.

State To Get $79 Million for Electric Charging Stations

State To Get $79 Million for Electric Charging Stations

Federal infrastructure bill will move state 'much more rapidly' to electric vehicles, DOT secretary says.

Private Firm Offered Security Training For Kenosha Businesses

Private Firm Offered Security Training For Kenosha Businesses

A private security company pitched its services to Sheriff David Beth after Rittenhouse shootings.

Judge Finds Probable Cause Officer Mensah Committed Homicide

Judge Finds Probable Cause Officer Mensah Committed Homicide

Ex-Wauwatosa cop Joseph Mensah fatally shot Jay Anderson Jr. In 2016.

Be Careful Swimming In Lake Michigan

Be Careful Swimming In Lake Michigan

Last year there were 56 drownings. Rip currents can be tricky.