The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
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Zoo Opens New Penguin Habitat
Project funded with $4.5 million in state and local funding.
by Graham Kilmer
Largest Solar Project in Wisconsin History Approved
State regulators approve Portage County project 4 times larger than any in Wisconsin.
Dec 14th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Do Protected Bike Lanes Violate Historic Preservation Standards?
City rebuilding Lake Drive as lawsuit plays out in federal court.
Dec 14th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Carmen Breaks Ground On $55 Million High School
Charter network will combine its South and Southeast high schools.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Baldwin Hopes To Beat Clock On ‘Unfinished Business’
Baldwin has Senate-approved bipartisan bills in the House’s court.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Tim Peterson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Secures Almost $90 Million of Wisconsin’s $444 Million Wastewater Funding
Financing awarded to 50 communities for building or improving wastewater infrastructure.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Milwaukee Businesses Score $20,000 Grants From Ketchup Maker
Anomaly Catering and Daddy’s Soul Food & Grille were winners of Heinz' Black Kitchen Initiative.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
County Executive David Crowley Is a College Graduate
He's the first Milwaukee County Executive in two decades to hold a bachelor's degree.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Ice Skating Starts Friday at Red Arrow Park
Free 'Slice of Ice' experience will be open as long as weather allows.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff For Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice
David Prosser, former Assembly Speaker and Supreme Court Justice, died earlier this month.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
$20 Million Federal Grant Aims To Improve Milwaukee River Water Quality
Effort will stretch from rural Fond du Lac County to the heart of Milwaukee.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New College Aid Process Launches, Without Last Year’s Problems
Federal student aid forms are shorter, link directly to financial documents
Dec 13th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes, Street Reconstructions Proposed
$33 million effort aims to improve Downtown, Historic Third Ward and Walker's Point.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Senate Democrats Plan To Work Across The Aisle
With major gains in the number of seats, Democrats see opportunity.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
With 1,114 Employees, Foxconn Earns $9 Million in Tax Credits
Foxconn saw slower job growth in 2023 as it gets closer to maxing out $80M in available tax credits.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Housing Authority Head Addresses His Record, Feds Labeling Agency ‘Troubled’
Damning letter expected to be followed by forensic audit later this year. Hines retiring.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Attorney Jim Troupis Appears in Court For Fake Elector Scheme
Troupis says Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul 'should be ashamed of himself' for bringing criminal case for 'political gain.'
Dec 12th, 2024 by Rich Kremer and Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Boba Cafe Planned for Third Street Market Hall
A popcorn vendor is also in the works at the downtown food hall.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Winterfest, JoyFest and A Christmas Tree Beer Release
Something for everyone this weekend, including at the Milwaukee Public Museum.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Michael Holloway
What’s In The 18 Footnotes Added To Milwaukee’s Budget?
See Common Council members' ideas to make city government better serve the public.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
‘First of its Kind in Wisconsin’ Collaboration Will Support Disabled Incarcerated Youth
'Break the cycle' program aims to help youth reentering society.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Chinese-American Restaurant Planned for Marquette Campus
Industry veterans would open Wok On Campus, offering casual eats and late-night hours.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Minority Leader Neubauer Believes Democrat’s Gains Will Change Assembly
Republicans will be forced to take up a number of "really popular issues" they've previously sidelined.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Suit Alleges Policy Decisions Led To Suicide at Community Reintegration Center
Suit alleges "deliberate indifference" to Antonio Bonaccorso's mental health struggle in advance of suicide.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Three Airlines Add Nonstop Flights To Warm Destinations
American, Sun Country and Alaska add more domestic and international flights.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
SDC Stands For ‘Still Didn’t Compensate’ Says Unpaid Former Employee
Several former employees of social service agency claim they still haven't been paid since April implosion.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
