Eyes on Milwaukee: Northwestern Mutual’s Glassy Second Tower Is A Go
Eyes on Milwaukee

Northwestern Mutual’s Glassy Second Tower Is A Go

Council unanimously approves $30 million commitment to $500 million project.

Democrats’ Bill Repeals State Abortion Ban

Democrats’ Bill Repeals State Abortion Ban

Gov. Evers supports Restore Roe bill, which would overturn pre-Civil War criminal ban.

Council Slaps Infinity Lounge With 60-Day Suspension

Council Slaps Infinity Lounge With 60-Day Suspension

Complaints of noise, violence, litter and alleged strippers plague Sherman Park bar.

Election Deniers Cause More Turmoil in Green Bay

Election Deniers Cause More Turmoil in Green Bay

Suit by Wisconsin Senate and Sen. Jacque challenges City Hall audio recording system.

State Job Layoffs a Sign of Economic Slowdown?

State Job Layoffs a Sign of Economic Slowdown?

Rise in layoffs so far in 2023. But unemployment in Wisconsin still near historic low.

Theater: Skylight’s ‘Noises Off’ a Fast-Paced Farce
Theater

Skylight’s ‘Noises Off’ a Fast-Paced Farce

But its first staging ever of non-musical (with musical interludes) less fun than it should be.

Coyote Hunting Causes Protests in Wauwatosa

Coyote Hunting Causes Protests in Wauwatosa

Protesters fear other animals will be hurt by steel jawed coyote traps.

Bill Hikes Jail Time In Drug Overdose Cases

Bill Hikes Jail Time In Drug Overdose Cases

Republican bill ups penalty for reckless homicide by delivering drugs to 60 years in prison.

MKE County: Courts Gain $570,000 Grant For Criminal Justice Reform
MKE County

Courts Gain $570,000 Grant For Criminal Justice Reform

Final phase of $6 million in funding from John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

Sieger on Songs: Burt Bacharach Was A Suave Throwback
Sieger on Songs

Burt Bacharach Was A Suave Throwback

The late composer, with lyricist Hal David, created so many timeless songs.

Food Truck Festival Offers Late-Night Meals During Ramadan

Food Truck Festival Offers Late-Night Meals During Ramadan

Suhoor Food Truck Fest is one of several nighttime events planned for the holy month.

City Hall: Proposal Requires All-EV or Hybrid City Fleet
City Hall

Proposal Requires All-EV or Hybrid City Fleet

Ald. Dimitrijevic and ECO office want to move toward only low or zero-emission vehicles.

MKE County: Committee Approves Medical Debt Relief
MKE County

Committee Approves Medical Debt Relief

Project with RIP Medical Debt will cancel $153 million in debt owed by county residents.

AG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts

AG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts

Could be precursor to multi-state lawsuit over autos' defect that makes thefts easy.

Classical: Florentine Really Really Updates Mozart
Classical

Florentine Really Really Updates Mozart

Antic version of 'Cosi Fan Tutte' set in college student union, with updated language and rock music added. What a romp!

Murphy’s Law: How La Follette Helped Save Democracy
Murphy’s Law

How La Follette Helped Save Democracy

But his sudden retirement as Secretary of State has been blasted by Republicans.

Health-Focused Restaurant Coming to Paper Table

Health-Focused Restaurant Coming to Paper Table

Urban Eats Fresh would serve power bowls, salads and organic fare at downtown food hall.

State Residents Paid $36 Million in Illinois Marijuana Taxes in 2022

State Residents Paid $36 Million in Illinois Marijuana Taxes in 2022

Nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau study shows revenue lost annually by Wisconsin.

Utilities Get PSC Approval to Buy Largest Solar Plant In Wisconsin

Utilities Get PSC Approval to Buy Largest Solar Plant In Wisconsin

We Energies, two other utilities will pay $649 million for Dane County plant.

The State of Politics: Analysis Details Evers’ Paid Leave Plan
The State of Politics

Analysis Details Evers’ Paid Leave Plan

$243 million state spending starts trust fund, payroll tax on employers and employees would sustain it.

Tile Town: Century-Old Illustrated Fireplace Delights Students
Tile Town

Century-Old Illustrated Fireplace Delights Students

First in a series. An inside tour of unique Arts & Crafts tile creations in Milwaukee.

Plats and Parcels: Largest Remaining Menomonee Valley Site Will Be Developed
Plats and Parcels

Largest Remaining Menomonee Valley Site Will Be Developed

City gained federal funds for 15-acre site. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

Now Serving: The Gouda Girls Retire
Now Serving

The Gouda Girls Retire

Plus: First Chick-fil-A in a city neighborhood, two food trucks slated to launch first restaurants.

Chastity Washington Is a Top Milwaukee Comic

Chastity Washington Is a Top Milwaukee Comic

She’s appeared on TV and worked across the country. 'I never see her do poorly. Ever.'

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

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