Why Dane County Beat Us In Property Value
State policies going back many years have hurt Milwaukee County.
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Skilled Trade Program Targets City Residents
One Hope Made Strong, founded in 2013, offers free construction trades training for central city residents.
Aug 16th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Dane County Property Value Tops Milwaukee
For first time Dane bests Milwaukee in total county property value, study shows
Aug 15th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Evers Could Benefit From Walker Fatigue
There is exhaustion with Walker’s ambition and relentless negative campaigns.
Aug 15th, 2018 by Bill Kaplan
Why Republicans Lack Health Coverage
Trump’s attack on Affordable Care Act mostly hurts Republicans, the data shows.
Aug 15th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Silver Spring Has Wild History
Ethnic fights, ice harvesting, tub races, pigeon shooting and more.
Aug 15th, 2018 by Carl Baehr
All the Election Data You Want
It was one for the history books, with many surprising results and newcomers.
Aug 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
“Send In The Clowns”
Suddenly a topical song for our political era, and never better sung than by Judy Collins.
Aug 15th, 2018 by John Sieger
23 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the vote totals, who were the other winners and losers in yesterday’s election?
Aug 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Tony Evers Wins Over Crowded Field
State Superintendent wins easily, Mitchell takes second.
Aug 15th, 2018 by WPR Staff
State Shifts Cost For New Bridges
Walker administration policy means counties pay entire bill if bridge built to accommodate traffic growth.
Aug 14th, 2018 by Rich Kremer
A Life Playing the Blues
Elvin Bishop, guest artist at Wilson Center Guitar Festival, has been a big name in music for half a century.
Aug 14th, 2018 by Jim Cryns
New Vegan Bakery For Bay View
Plus: new health food restaurant for Downtown, new diner in Walker's Point.
Aug 14th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Study Shows Benefits of Medicaid Expansion
States that accepted money have more coverage and cheaper preventive care.
Aug 14th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Early Turnout High for Election
Absentee voting far higher than in 2014, nearly equals presidential year of 2016.
Aug 14th, 2018 by Laurel White
16 Court Reforms of Police Department
ACLU stop-and-frisk settlement requires many changes by Milwaukee Police Department.
Aug 14th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Peruvian Food Truck A Small Business Finalist
Seven finalists for annual Near West Side competition previously won by Pete’s Pops.
Aug 14th, 2018 by Jenny Whidden, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Guide to Republican Candidates
Republican U.S. Senate duel leads the way on Tuesday's ballot.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Candidates for Common Council
Six candidates for 5th District in only primary contest.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Democratic Candidate Guide
Packed Democratic gubernatorial race and county sheriff contest are top items on Tuesday's ballot.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Dragon Boat Festival Returns
Sixth annual celebratory race included a team of women survivors of breast cancer.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Jack Fennimore
Unions Go Big for Mahlon Mitchell
No candidate got more from outside groups, who spent $412,300 on Democratic candidate for governor.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Don’s Diner to Open in Walker’s Point
A new Stand Eat Drink venue, more restaurant than tavern, in former location of c1880.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Topher Witt
"There is so much beauty in Milwaukee."
Aug 13th, 2018 by Newaukee
Schmidt’s Pension An Issue for Deputies
Co-workers know he’s getting $1 million pension, say issue is divisive for department.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Godleweski Is Best Choice for State Treasurer
Candidate who helped save the office is best qualified to make it a check on the governor.
Aug 13th, 2018 by Becca Segal
