The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
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The Legacy of Elijah Cummings
The late congressman’s career dramatizes how far black people have come in America.
Oct 19th, 2019 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Bus Union Threatens Strike By October 25
Demands new contract proposal by then. Transit officials say they will meet the deadline.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Signage Goes Up On BMO Tower
BMO scheduled to move employees into the building in January.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Meth Cases Up By 450%
Methamphetamine crisis quietly grows in Wisconsin while all attention on opioid epidemic.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Parker Schorr, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
What’s Jeramey Watching?
Charting a course to see 28 films at the 15 day festival.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
14 Outdoor Murals in the City
All unique. All on the North Side.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Sue Vliet, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bradley Foundation’s Leader Defends the Group
Rick Graber talks “on the issues” with Mike Gousha.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
Private School Vouchers Cost $350 Million
Public schools lose millions, led by $37 million deducted from MPS funding, DPI data shows.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Bill Defines Sexual Assault Victims Rights
“Bill of rights” proposed after study finds 26% of UW-Madison woman were sexually assaulted.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
RACM Approves Land Use for Meat Processing Plant
While council stalled financing package, RACM okays land use change affecting Strauss Brands.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Two Democrats Will Run for Duffy’s Seat
Republican Sean Duffy’s resignation leaves wide-open race for 7th Congressional District.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
RACM Approves Deal for Schuster’s
City TIF payment, up to $15 million, to help finance project to redevelop old department store.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Five Films That Surprise
Review of mostly documentaries covering powerful topics.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
Legislature Must Repair Damage to UW System
Funding cut 12% under Walker. UW System falling behind other states' universities.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Kim Kohlhaas
Luxury Harbor Front Condo
Features custom Italian cabinets, granite counters and an oversized private deck with river views.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Urban Milwaukee
Midwest, State’s Racial Gaps Grow
State’s African Americans far behind in education, employment, wages.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Women Cracking State’s Executive Suites
Report finds highest percent ever of women in boardrooms, but state still trails the nation.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
High Court Will Review Evers Veto Power
State Supreme accepts legal challenge from conservative group of 90-year-old partial veto power.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Finds 120 New Waters Impaired
Still, that’s half the number listed as impaired two years ago.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Huron Building Design Tweaked Yet Again
Change done to harmonize building with adjacent Mackie Building. HPC members approve.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Chris Abele Won’t Seek Reelection
County executive reverses course in surprise announcement, won't run for reelection.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Celebrating The Neutron Economy
The Phoenix Neutron Imaging Center points the way to state’s new economy.
Oct 16th, 2019 by John Torinus
The Milwaukee Show Times Two
The best of Milwaukee's filmmakers: one night for all and one of "filth" not suitable for kids.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Hydration Clinic Coming to Third Ward
Brookfield's H2O Health Hydration Oasis opening a second location on Jefferson St.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Film Fest Bigger Than Ever
So many choices you may have trouble picking which to see. But what a lovely problem.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
