City Hall: Federal Grant Boosting Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Program
City Hall

Federal Grant Boosting Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Program

$3.4 million grant supports program building new affordable homes with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Summerfest Taps Lauded Architecture Firm To Reimagine Festival Grounds

Summerfest Taps Lauded Architecture Firm To Reimagine Festival Grounds

Gensler will explore ways to expand utilization of Henry Maier Festival Park.

Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis

Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis

Gov. Evers’ $258 million plan will temporarily help, but more needed providers say.

MKE County: County Strings Together Funds to Close $19 Million 2024 Budget Deficit
MKE County

County Strings Together Funds to Close $19 Million 2024 Budget Deficit

$3.3 million in ARPA funds, including $1 million originally allocated to affordable housing, used to close budget gap.

Transportation: Despite Low Offer, MCTS Loses Bid To Run Waukesha Bus System
Transportation

Despite Low Offer, MCTS Loses Bid To Run Waukesha Bus System

Waukesha favors experience of existing operator Transdev.

After Driver Crashed Into Lafayette Place, Restaurant Closed Indefinitely

After Driver Crashed Into Lafayette Place, Restaurant Closed Indefinitely

East Side cafe needs extensive repairs. Customers are encouraged to visit sister business The National Cafe.

Rev-Up MKE Winner Opening Bistro on Near West Side

Rev-Up MKE Winner Opening Bistro on Near West Side

Lisa Kaye Bistro, backed by Near West Side Partners, will replace Triciclo Peru on Vliet Street.

Suspect in Green Bay Prison Death Charged with Homicide, Hate Crime 

Suspect in Green Bay Prison Death Charged with Homicide, Hate Crime 

Suspect told guard he killed cellmate because of race, sexual orientation.

Wisconsin Social Studies Teachers Face Restrictions, Complaints for Teaching Elections

Wisconsin Social Studies Teachers Face Restrictions, Complaints for Teaching Elections

Survey from group of social studies teachers found 42% report facing restrictions by administration, parents.

Biden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit

Biden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit

The trip to Westby was Biden’s first Wisconsin visit since dropping out of the presidential race in July.

Three Milwaukee Police Officers Shot While Serving Warrant
Entertainment: Plenty of Festivals in Milwaukee This Weekend
Entertainment

Plenty of Festivals in Milwaukee This Weekend

Plus: A massive bounce house comes to Summerfest grounds, and a flea market comes to Riverwest.

New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students

New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students

Insurance industry fees will cover 100% of driver’s ed cost. Effort led by Common Ground.

Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes

Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes

Safety-focused overhaul will come to two-mile stretch in heart of city.

Most Wisconsinites Oppose Criminalizing Abortion, Poll Finds

Most Wisconsinites Oppose Criminalizing Abortion, Poll Finds

78%, including 57% of Republicans, do not want abortion criminalized before fetal viability.

2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards

2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards

Nearly 50 groundwater standards for PFAS, pesticides, metals and other compounds remain unaddressed.

Invasive Mussels Found in Inland Wisconsin Lake For First Time

Invasive Mussels Found in Inland Wisconsin Lake For First Time

Quagga mussels discovered in Geneva Lake during routine monitoring.

MKE County: Committee Approves Up To $5,000 Fines for Illegal Dumping in Parks
MKE County

Committee Approves Up To $5,000 Fines for Illegal Dumping in Parks

And costs could go higher if cleanup costs exceed $5,000. Full board approval remains.

Urban Guide: Guide to Milwaukee Oktoberfest 2024
Urban Guide

Guide to Milwaukee Oktoberfest 2024

From beer releases to full-scale festivals, there's many ways and places to celebrate.

Transportation: Canceled BRT Project Saves MCTS Budget Until 2028
Transportation

Canceled BRT Project Saves MCTS Budget Until 2028

Shelving project reduces operational costs, helps MCTS stay solvent.

Data Wonk: Abortions Up In U.S., Down in State
Data Wonk

Abortions Up In U.S., Down in State

Rising since 2017 and even after Dobbs decision. But declining in Wisconsin since 2022.

RFK Jr. Suing to Remove His Name From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot

RFK Jr. Suing to Remove His Name From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot

Argues that keeping him on the ballot violates his right to free speech and association.

Murphy’s Law: Is Milorganite Making People Sick?
Murphy’s Law

This content is only for members Is Milorganite Making People Sick?

Research suggests it’s laced with PFAS or forever chemicals.

New Tavern, Game On, Planned For South Side

New Tavern, Game On, Planned For South Side

Proposed business to focus on karaoke, frozen pizza in former Solutions space.

Demolition Permit Filed For Brady Street Hotel

Demolition Permit Filed For Brady Street Hotel

Former shopping center to be leveled. But no definitive date for a construction start.