Good Bad News, Mosquito Numbers Down
Wisconsin has 56 species of them, but cooler spring means less of them out for blood.
Read the full story by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio...
8 Ways for Tenants to Avoid Evictions
And 6 organizations to call for help.
Aug 1st, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Grothman, Fitzgerald Oppose Bill Protecting Pregnant Workers
House votes 315-101 for it, with even Congressman Tom Tiffany voting yes.
Aug 1st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
UWM Institutes Pandemic Restrictions
Despite Republican objections, requires testing for unvaccinated and masks indoors for all.
Aug 1st, 2021 by Henry Redman
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Aug 1st, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Becher Street Receiving Road Diet, Raised Bike Lane
Project being paid for with funds generated by Michels development.
Jul 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Vos Backtracks on Election Audit
After criticizing Brandtjen for pushing yet another audit, he caves. “It’s red meat for the base.”
Jul 31st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Western Wildfires Impact State’s Air Quality
Measurable smoke level 10 times higher than normal in Wisconsin.
Jul 31st, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Honoring Biking Advocate Phil Van Valkenberg
New trail named for state’s tireless champion of biking.
Jul 31st, 2021 by Spencer Black
The Pandemic Changed Ideas About Incarceration
COVID-19 forced jails to deal with overcrowding.
Jul 31st, 2021 by Robert Chappell and Shereen Siewert, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Bay View Addition Nears Completion
Vacant lot on southside main street is no more.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Metrics Show Disease Surging Countywide
Weekly new cases have increased eleven-fold over the past month.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Requires Consent Before Unconscious Pelvic Exams
Health care workers must obtain consent before examining female patients under anesthesia.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Rehabbing Four Bridges
State and federal dollars helping repair some of city's less notable bridges.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Care Officials Report Surge in Eating Disorders
Diagnoses of eating disorders have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Despite retirement, Dr. Howard Fuller’s Work Isn’t Over
The storied educator is still working with students, trying to make a difference in their lives.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Enlightened Brewing Throwing Summer Block Party
Plus, an album release at Linneman's, a Frida Kahlo festival, Hank Aaron Trail 5k and a kids-friendly disco party.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
MPS Receives Urban Agriculture Grant
USDA grant program is providing MPS $50,000 to expand program at A.E. Burdick School.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Secret Messages Cast Doubt on Approval of Controversial Transmission Line
Regulators reject charges of bias, while the utility seeks a new application and decision.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawmaker Wants Legislature in Charge of UW-System COVID-19 Policies
State Sen. Steve Nass proposes blocking UW-System from requiring masking or COVID-19 testing without legislative approval.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kelly’s Dugout Opening on Layton Avenue
The family owners of Kelly's Bleachers and Dug Out 54 are opening a new place in the Town of Lake neighborhood.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Championship Energy Fuels Deer District Night Market
First Deer District Night Market drew a crowd and dozens of vendors.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
Democrats Raise 5 Times More Than GOP
State Democratic Party raised $4.4 million in first half of 2021, versus $835,000 for Republican party.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Lawmakers Want Records of Misconduct Hidden
Assembly members are fighting to keep personal misconduct records confidential.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Bill Lueders
Big Money Is Taking Over the Courts
Wealthy, right-wing interests are assaulting the integrity of the judiciary.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
“Curtain Wall” Is Latest Installation For Sculpture Milwaukee
The sculpture is going up on the lawn of the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
