Now Serving: Milwaukee Bars Hosting Many Holiday Pop-Ups
Now Serving

Milwaukee Bars Hosting Many Holiday Pop-Ups

Plus: 10 new bars and restaurants open and farewell (sort of) to Clock Shadow Creamery.

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

Chesebro Cooperating With Wisconsin Election Probe?

Chesebro Cooperating With Wisconsin Election Probe?

Report says 'architect' of fake electors scheme will cooperate with state investigators.

UW Board of Regents Rejects Compromise on DEI, Pay Raises

UW Board of Regents Rejects Compromise on DEI, Pay Raises

9-8 vote a rare rebuke. Regents call it bad precedent and 'divisive...polarizing.'

MKE County: Supervisor Pushes Kletzsch Park Dam Overlook
MKE County

Supervisor Pushes Kletzsch Park Dam Overlook

$309,000 project would increase access to river, allow portage for canoes, kayaks.

MKE County: Parks Hosting Pancake Dinners, Winter Activities
MKE County

Parks Hosting Pancake Dinners, Winter Activities

Activities include hiking, glow skating, skiing, snowshoeing and pickleball.

UW System Strikes Deal With Vos On Diversity, Equity Measures

UW System Strikes Deal With Vos On Diversity, Equity Measures

Assembly Speaker blocked raises, engineering building over DEI efforts.

3rd Street Market Hall Unveils New Event Space

3rd Street Market Hall Unveils New Event Space

Venue 3 will open in time for NYE, with all-out party planned for the grand reveal.

Transportation: County Working To Revive On-Demand Paratransit Taxis
Transportation

County Working To Revive On-Demand Paratransit Taxis

Prior service canceled because of concerns about drug testing, vehicles that didn't support wheelchairs.

The Pasta Tree Adds Brunch Service

The Pasta Tree Adds Brunch Service

Brunch is back at the Lower East Side restaurant for the first time in several years.

MKE County: As Deadline Looms, County Should Shift Stimulus Funding
MKE County

As Deadline Looms, County Should Shift Stimulus Funding

County hasn't spent more than half of $184 million grant.

City Wins $15 Million To Demolish Northridge, But Still Must Prevail In Court

City Wins $15 Million To Demolish Northridge, But Still Must Prevail In Court

Federal funds, long anticipated, provide major boost to city's redevelopment effort.

After 48 Years, Self Development Center Closing

After 48 Years, Self Development Center Closing

New Concept Self Development Center focused on helping African Americans.

Law Makes Financial Literacy A High School Graduation Requirement

Law Makes Financial Literacy A High School Graduation Requirement

Bipartisan proposal goes into effect with 2028 Wisconsin high school graduating class.

Conservative Group Will Challenge New Wedding Barn, Liquor Laws

Conservative Group Will Challenge New Wedding Barn, Liquor Laws

Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty says law was poorly drafted.

Wisconsin Prisons Quietly Reinstate Copays For Those With COVID-19 Symptoms

Wisconsin Prisons Quietly Reinstate Copays For Those With COVID-19 Symptoms

State has one of the highest prisoner copays in nation. DOC says it would suspend copays for outbreaks.

New Business Will Haul Away Your Christmas Tree After City Bows Out

New Business Will Haul Away Your Christmas Tree After City Bows Out

The City of Milwaukee won't collect your discarded tree, but Milwaukee Tree Pick Up will.

Entertainment: Weekend Features A Cornucopia Of Holiday Events
Entertainment

Weekend Features A Cornucopia Of Holiday Events

Black Nativity, The Nutcracker, holiday marketplace, Cocoa with the Clauses and more.

MKE County: Anne O’Connor Running for North Shore County Board Seat
MKE County

Anne O’Connor Running for North Shore County Board Seat

O'Connor is co-founder of Bay Bridge, an advocacy organization focused on racism and segregation.

Evers Signs Bills Overhauling Alcohol Regulation, Driver Ed

Evers Signs Bills Overhauling Alcohol Regulation, Driver Ed

Governor also vetoed a handful of election bills.

Burger Restaurant Opens Inside Great Lakes Distillery

Burger Restaurant Opens Inside Great Lakes Distillery

Fox Den replaces The Galley, and offers up a variety of traditional and vegan burgers with an eclectic mix of sides.

Bipartisan “Baby Box” Law Allows Parents To Give Up Newborns

Bipartisan “Baby Box” Law Allows Parents To Give Up Newborns

Expanded safe haven law allows parents to anonymously give up a child.

MKE County: Justin Bielinski Running For Open Seat On County Board
MKE County

Justin Bielinski Running For Open Seat On County Board

Bielinski running for West Allis-centric seat being vacated by Sup. Tony Staskunas.

Construction Starts Next Year On Billion-Dollar Invasive Carp Barrier

Construction Starts Next Year On Billion-Dollar Invasive Carp Barrier

Acoustic and electric barrier in Illinois river designed to keep invasive fish out of Great Lakes.

Aurora Becoming Stage Sponsor at Summerfest

Aurora Becoming Stage Sponsor at Summerfest

Former Johnson Controls World Sound Stage will become The Aurora Pavilion, receive upgrades.