Veolia Opens New Office, Celebrates W+E Forward Partnership
Company is latest to move Downtown, but its work with The Water Council's new partnership could be even bigger.
by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starts On Long-Awaited Downtown Dog Park
Project expected to be completed by year's end. Foxtown Landing will follow in 2026.
by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Grant Boosting Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Program
$3.4 million grant supports program building new affordable homes with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Summerfest Taps Lauded Architecture Firm To Reimagine Festival Grounds
Gensler will explore ways to expand utilization of Henry Maier Festival Park.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis
Gov. Evers’ $258 million plan will temporarily help, but more needed providers say.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Addie Costello
County Strings Together Funds to Close $19 Million 2024 Budget Deficit
$3.3 million in ARPA funds, including $1 million originally allocated to affordable housing, used to close budget gap.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Despite Low Offer, MCTS Loses Bid To Run Waukesha Bus System
Waukesha favors experience of existing operator Transdev.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
After Driver Crashed Into Lafayette Place, Restaurant Closed Indefinitely
East Side cafe needs extensive repairs. Customers are encouraged to visit sister business The National Cafe.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Rev-Up MKE Winner Opening Bistro on Near West Side
Lisa Kaye Bistro, backed by Near West Side Partners, will replace Triciclo Peru on Vliet Street.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Suspect in Green Bay Prison Death Charged with Homicide, Hate Crime
Suspect told guard he killed cellmate because of race, sexual orientation.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Social Studies Teachers Face Restrictions, Complaints for Teaching Elections
Survey from group of social studies teachers found 42% report facing restrictions by administration, parents.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Biden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit
The trip to Westby was Biden’s first Wisconsin visit since dropping out of the presidential race in July.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Three Milwaukee Police Officers Shot While Serving Warrant
Suspect also shot and injured
Sep 5th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess and Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Plenty of Festivals in Milwaukee This Weekend
Plus: A massive bounce house comes to Summerfest grounds, and a flea market comes to Riverwest.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Michael Holloway
New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students
Insurance industry fees will cover 100% of driver’s ed cost. Effort led by Common Ground.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes
Safety-focused overhaul will come to two-mile stretch in heart of city.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Most Wisconsinites Oppose Criminalizing Abortion, Poll Finds
78%, including 57% of Republicans, do not want abortion criminalized before fetal viability.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards
Nearly 50 groundwater standards for PFAS, pesticides, metals and other compounds remain unaddressed.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Invasive Mussels Found in Inland Wisconsin Lake For First Time
Quagga mussels discovered in Geneva Lake during routine monitoring.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Committee Approves Up To $5,000 Fines for Illegal Dumping in Parks
And costs could go higher if cleanup costs exceed $5,000. Full board approval remains.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Guide to Milwaukee Oktoberfest 2024
From beer releases to full-scale festivals, there's many ways and places to celebrate.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Canceled BRT Project Saves MCTS Budget Until 2028
Shelving project reduces operational costs, helps MCTS stay solvent.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Abortions Up In U.S., Down in State
Rising since 2017 and even after Dobbs decision. But declining in Wisconsin since 2022.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
RFK Jr. Suing to Remove His Name From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot
Argues that keeping him on the ballot violates his right to free speech and association.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Is Milorganite Making People Sick?
Research suggests it’s laced with PFAS or forever chemicals.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
New Tavern, Game On, Planned For South Side
Proposed business to focus on karaoke, frozen pizza in former Solutions space.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Demolition Permit Filed For Brady Street Hotel
Former shopping center to be leveled. But no definitive date for a construction start.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
