Commission Approves Komatsu Design
60-acre, $285 million campus gets approved after City Plan commissioners push for better pedestrian design.
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Young Art Entrepreneur Thinks Big
Josh Hintz takes business approach to two galleries for emerging artists he runs.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Catherine Jozwik
Walker’s New Job Will Pay Plenty
National group he will run has lots of money. But Walker won’t be able to run for office.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
State Tied for Lowest E-Cigarette Tax
Among 20 states that now tax it, Wisconsin tied with three states for lowest rate.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Program Looks to Hire Veterans
“Hiring Our Heroes” fights state’s worker shortage by recruiting ex-military staff.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Camp Reunites Jailed Mothers With Kids
Camp Reunite brings children to visit their imprisoned mothers in friendly setting at Taycheedah prison.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New DNR Staff Will Probe Pollution
Added scientists will look at impact of “forever chemicals” contamination by Tyco company.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Grand Update on The Avenue
Plus: downtown streetscaping improvements and lots of historic preservation news.
Jul 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State Needs Equal Pay Law for Women
Wisconsin Republicans repealed Equal Pay Enforcement Act in 2012.
Jul 14th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Jul 14th, 2019 by Urban Milwaukee
Divided Government Created Good Budget
Final state budget not perfect, but exemplified concept of checks and balances.
Jul 14th, 2019 by State Rep. Don Vruwink
Kinn Hotel Proposal Downsized Again
Addition now isn't visible from the street, addressing key concern of Historic Preservation Commission.
Jul 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
A $1 Million Fund To Support Northwest Side Startups
State contributes $500,000 match to Northwest Side CDC loan fund targeted at early stage companies.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Zocalo Food Park Opens Saturday
New food truck park will bring six vendors to Walker's Point.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Quiet Seduction of Joao Gilberto
Remembering the sweet Bossa Nova of Gilberto, who didn’t need to play loud.
Jul 12th, 2019 by John Sieger
Fine Arts Quartet Opens New Season
World-class quartet returns to its home base to perform Dvořák, Haydn and Shostakovich.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Michael Barndt
Church Defends Banner of Accused Child Rapist
Residents upset south-side church promoting religious leader accused of dozens of crimes.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bill Addresses “Staggering” Cost of Diabetes
Estimated $5.5 billion annual cost for state, 40% of residents projected to get disease.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Night Market Takes Over Downtown
Thousands enjoyed the first Night Market of the summer. Our photos capture the fun.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Jack Fennimore
Get Discounted Tickets to ‘Pavarotti’ Film
Urban Milwaukee members can get discounted tickets to special documentary screening.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Gabrielle Barriere
Bus Rapid Transit Expected by 2021
9-mile line, $54 million project by Milwaukee County mostly funded by federal grant.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Democrats Speak at Latino Convention
Sanders, Warren, O’Rourke and Castro offer tough words to attendees at packed Wisconsin Center.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Jim Cryns
Gerrymandering Bill is Bipartisan
Three Republican legislators are co-sponsers of bill calling for nonpartisan redistricting.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Genke Plans Another Bay View Project
Developer plans to modernize building with former video store on sleepy stretch of KK.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Circus Is In Town
Jewish Museum presents the often surreal images of the circus by beloved artist Marc Chagall.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Catherine Jozwik
