Schlitz Park Mural Completed
The new mural is the largest Downtown.
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COVID-19 Cases at Historic Low
But transmission of COVID-19 rose in early June.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
$250,000 Settlement for Minor Pursued by MPD Officer
Officer finishing four-year prison sentence.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bauman’s $150 Million Affordable Housing Plan
Plan would save every city-owned single-family home and duplex.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Regulators Halt Suburban Water Diversion Project
A project in Kenosha County would divert 1.2 million gallons a day from Lake Michigan.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Legislature Passes Policing Bills
The governor called on lawmakers to pass additional policing reform legislation.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Henry Redman and Isiah Holmes
Republican Lawmakers Advance $3.4 Billion Tax Cut
State legislators propose cuts to income, property and business taxes.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Fight To Save Kohler-Andrae State Park
Herb Kohler’s golf course would grab a huge chunk of it. Environmentalists are fighting this.
Jun 18th, 2021 by RT Both
Milwaukee’s Lead Program Fails Again
Scale of problem currently limited to one family in Bay View, but full review planned.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
MMSD Deconstructing Former We Energies Building For Flood Abatement Project
Jackson Park will also see changes as part of multi-year effort.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Northwestern Mutual Builds New Park on Summerfest Grounds
New park replaces the Children's Theater and Playzone.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Hope Moses
Bay View Wetland Restoration Gets Boost From Grant
Stormwater retention effort part of restoration of Grand Trunk site, Lake Michigan cleanup.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Makers Market at Discovery World
Plus, the 50th annual Juneteenth Day parade, a community rummage sale, drag racing and a free poetry event.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Honeypie, Palomino Move From Tipped to ‘Fair’ Wages
Pie Incorporated adopts One Fair Wage pay scale.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Instagram Famous Ceramics Shop Moving to Bay View
Lolly Lolly Ceramics gained national attention for producing 100 unique mugs in 100 days.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Delta COVID-19 Strain in Wisconsin
Vaccination important to fighting highly contagious strain.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Budget Committee Approves Healthcare Spending Increase
State Legislature's Joint Finance Committee cuts governor's budget for aging, disability services.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Boswell Books’ Owner Recommends Five Books for Summer
Daniel Goldin makes suggestions for this summer's beach reads, including one by a local author.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
State Assembly Passes Transgender Athlete Bill
Legislation would bar transgender women from playing on female athletic teams.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Running On Resentment
They are betting voters would rather see less for poor people than more for everyone.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Barrett, Officials Celebrate Couture Groundbreaking
Nine years after building was first proposed. 'Like making sausage. It's not pretty.'
Jun 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Private Election Grants Didn’t Help Biden
If anything they helped Trump, an analysis of state election results show.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
State Budget May Impact Your Child’s Classroom
GOP legislators' budget could worsen the growing shortage of teachers.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Leigh Anne Fraley and Eric Jessup-Anger
Third Ward Tower’s Design Approved
$140 million, 32-floor apartment tower gets okayed by Historic Third Ward board.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
25 Summer Resources For Kids
For recreation, classes, safety, health and healing
Jun 16th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez and Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Mayor Backs $15 Minimum Wage For City Workers
More than 400 city employees would get a raise under Barrett's proposal.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
