New Historic District Proposed For West Side

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Protected area would include 31 properties, most of which are more than 100 years old.

Dangerous Heat and High Humidity Will Create ‘Soupy’ Weather In Wisconsin This Weekend

Dangerous Heat and High Humidity Will Create ‘Soupy’ Weather In Wisconsin This Weekend

With heat indexes over 100 degrees expected across much of the state, the National Weather Service is urging residents to take precautions

Republican Budget Bill Would Eliminate Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

Republican Budget Bill Would Eliminate Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

Considering solar panels or a heat pump? Don't wait.

Thousands Gather To Celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee

Thousands Gather To Celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee

Parade and festival celebrate 'love, life and freedom.'

MKE County: Sheriff Interested in Using Facial Recognition Technology
MKE County

Sheriff Interested in Using Facial Recognition Technology

Sheriff's Office says it would not use technology for surveillance, but board considering guardrails. MPD also pursuing tech.

Temple Goddess Brings Plant-Based Options to Farwell Avenue

Temple Goddess Brings Plant-Based Options to Farwell Avenue

Vegan cafe, formerly at Crossroads Collective, has reopened on the Lower East Side.

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor ‘Puzzled’ By GOP Lawmakers’ Stance on Higher Education

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor ‘Puzzled’ By GOP Lawmakers’ Stance on Higher Education

Mark Mone will step down this month after 11 years at helm.

Restaurant Depot Reveals Second Milwaukee Location

Restaurant Depot Reveals Second Milwaukee Location

Company would partially fill shuttered Walmart.

Entertainment: It’s The First Weekend of Summerfest
Entertainment

It’s The First Weekend of Summerfest

But don't miss everything else that is happening, including TOAD.

Replacement Found For 27th Street Big Lots

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Former big box store would see new use in line with evolving tastes of area.

Transportation: County Supervisors Blindsided by MCTS Cuts
Transportation

County Supervisors Blindsided by MCTS Cuts

Supervisors balk at lack of financial transparency from county transit system.

State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties
New Developer Attempting Sentinel Building Redevelopment

New Developer Attempting Sentinel Building Redevelopment

A conversion to apartments? Office building is effectively empty.

Bill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors

Bill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors

Backed by companies like Uber, proposal would exempt workers from minimum wage, worker's comp requirements.

Vos Says Assembly Republicans Support $87 Million UW System Cut

Vos Says Assembly Republicans Support $87 Million UW System Cut

System sought $855 million increase in its budget. Cut could cause campus closures.

After Auction Fails, Bay View Forge Could Close

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Layoff notice filed, but sale still being explored.

Northwest Side Could Get New Southern Restaurant

Northwest Side Could Get New Southern Restaurant

Julie Mae's would serve Southern-style comfort foods at 76th and Burleigh.

Murphy’s Law: Can Democrats Win More Rural Voters?
Murphy’s Law

Can Democrats Win More Rural Voters?

There's reason to doubt this. Maybe it's a waste of resources.

City Hall: After Being Outsmarted, Council May Accept New Convention Center Deal
City Hall

This content is only for members After Being Outsmarted, Council May Accept New Convention Center Deal

But the annual payment to city could be less than the salary for the center's CEO.

Data Wonk: How Brad Shimel Defeated Himself
Data Wonk

How Brad Shimel Defeated Himself

His embrace of Trump looked like a winning bet. Until it didn't.

Judge Dugan Criminal Trial Delayed

Judge Dugan Criminal Trial Delayed

Federal government opposes jury questionnaire that asks political questions.

The Sisters From Brookfield Who Rule the Thriller Novel Genre

The Sisters From Brookfield Who Rule the Thriller Novel Genre

Andrea and Julia Bartz have both become writers of bestselling thriller novels.

Budget Committee Funds Corrections Far Below What Evers Wanted

Budget Committee Funds Corrections Far Below What Evers Wanted

Democrats say budget won't fix, reform state prison system as needed.

Bartolotta Group Plans Mystery Restaurant

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Water Street space to be 'reconceptualized' in $350,000 construction project.

City Hall: Milwaukee’s Flag Debate Is Back
City Hall

Milwaukee’s Flag Debate Is Back

New task force would host design contest. Could People's Flag prevail?