We Energies Wins Approval To Build New Natural Gas Plants

We Energies Wins Approval To Build New Natural Gas Plants

Regulators say projects are warranted to meet rising energy demand. Coalition opposes fuel type.

Council Vents Frustration on City Response To Suspected Shooter Incident

Council Vents Frustration on City Response To Suspected Shooter Incident

'We owe our employees better,' says council president.

Entertainment: Family Kite Festival Will Take Over Lakefront
Entertainment

Family Kite Festival Will Take Over Lakefront

Plus: Don't miss the inaugural Morgan Park Picnic.

Op Ed: Cutting The Fat at MPS Central Office?
Op Ed

Cutting The Fat at MPS Central Office?

The jobs being eliminated are already of those working in classrooms.

Summers Are Getting Warmer Nationwide, Including in Milwaukee

Summers Are Getting Warmer Nationwide, Including in Milwaukee

Summers warmed an average of 2.6 degrees Fahrenheit nationwide

Summerfest Unveils More Than Two Dozen New Food & Drink Options For 2025

Summerfest Unveils More Than Two Dozen New Food & Drink Options For 2025

Plus: Six new small businesses will participate in BMO marketplace.

Bill Would Allow New Cigar Bars To Open in Wisconsin

Bill Would Allow New Cigar Bars To Open in Wisconsin

Existing cigar bars were exempt from the state’s indoor smoking ban.

MKE County: Opening Dates Set For 39 Pools, Splashpads, Water Parks
MKE County

Opening Dates Set For 39 Pools, Splashpads, Water Parks

Milwaukee County Parks plans to open several locations in waves.

RFK Jr. Claims ‘Team’ Is In Milwaukee Helping With Lead Crisis, Health Department Can’t Find Them

RFK Jr. Claims ‘Team’ Is In Milwaukee Helping With Lead Crisis, Health Department Can’t Find Them

But health department is exploring hiring staffers Kennedy terminated.

MKE County: Jail Reports Second In-Custody Death of 2025
MKE County

Jail Reports Second In-Custody Death of 2025

33-year old man died Wednesday at Milwaukee County Jail.

MKE County: Auditor Finds Jail Making Progress
MKE County

Auditor Finds Jail Making Progress

Improvements come after report found 'deeply alarming' policies, problems.

Council Could Kill Revised Baird Center Revenue-Sharing Agreement

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Ald. Bauman says city should hold out for more than $500,000 per year.

New Fast Food Restaurant For Northwest Side

New Fast Food Restaurant For Northwest Side

Jamie Pearls Pizza & Wingz plans to open soon on Appleton Avenue.

Wisconsin Begins Mandatory Milk Testing for Avian Flu

Wisconsin Begins Mandatory Milk Testing for Avian Flu

More than 1,000 farms in 17 states have had cattle infected by the virus.

Milwaukee Auto Jobs Will Move To Detroit

Milwaukee Auto Jobs Will Move To Detroit

Stellantis building new Metro Detroit Megahub for parts distribution.

Port Washington Annexes Land for Data Center

Port Washington Annexes Land for Data Center

1,900 acres rezoned as Technology Campus, hoping to attract Google or Meta.

Milwaukee Won’t Replace Fire-Damaged Recycling Center

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And it's ending its partnership with another government entity. Why?

West Side Grocery Store Wins Key Approval

West Side Grocery Store Wins Key Approval

Monterrey Market gets enthusiastic backing of city licenses committee.

Republican Legislators Push Tax Credits for Films Made in Wisconsin

Republican Legislators Push Tax Credits for Films Made in Wisconsin

Republican leaders had removed similar item from Evers' budget.

Classical: Present Music Goes for Baroque
Classical

Present Music Goes for Baroque

Featuring current composers like Julia Holter and Tashi Wada, who were influenced by Baroque music.

Rep. Van Orden Wants to End Spring Elections in Wisconsin

Rep. Van Orden Wants to End Spring Elections in Wisconsin

Republicans 'just don't vote in spring elections,' says GOP congressman.

MKE County: Join County Executive For Bike Rides, Basketball and Zumba
MKE County

Join County Executive For Bike Rides, Basketball and Zumba

David Crowley launches fourth annual Healthy County Challenge.

54% in U.S. Disapprove of Trump

54% in U.S. Disapprove of Trump

New Marquette poll finds 56% approve of border security policies, only 34% on inflation and cost of living.

Last Chance: Join Our Dead Bird Brewing Beer Bash
Last Chance

Join Our Dead Bird Brewing Beer Bash

Urban Milwaukee members can join us for fun beer tour and lots of chatter.

MKE County: County Opens New Coggs Building
MKE County

County Opens New Coggs Building

Department of Health and Human Services moving into new headquarters.