County Plan Will Tackle Courts Backlog
Using state ARPA funds to hire nearly 40 new staff in Sheriff’s Office, DA’s Office and Circuit Court.
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Barnes Leads Johnson in Marquette Poll
New poll shows Evers with slight lead, in statistical tie with Michels.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Join Our Sculpture Milwaukee Tour
Expert-led walking tours on August 24 and 31. Urban Milwaukee members get 50% off tickets.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
Mental Health Emergency Center Unveiled
New center on N. 12th St., opening in September, part of redesigned mental health services in Milwaukee County.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Isn’t Ready For Extreme Heat
Climate change study projects rising temperatures that cities and towns in state aren’t built to withstand.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public Radio
Southside Dining Week A Global Affair
Event returns in September for its second installment, highlights international cuisine, 31 different restaurants.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin’s Banana Republicans
Why are Grothman, Johnson, Michels defending Trump’s illegal hoarding of top secret files.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Kia, Hyundai Thefts Now National Problem
Chicago's auto thefts up 767%, Seattle up 620% as Milwaukee's scourge spreads via social media.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Blasts Gableman Probe, Deleted Records
Mr. Gableman is 'not capable of conducting a professional and thorough investigation.’
Aug 17th, 2022 by Henry Redman
New Texas-Style BBQ Place Opening
Owner Michael Thao was trained in Texas. Mancave BBQ on 76th near Hampton will open for takeout only.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
The Little Urban Group That Could
Urban Anthology Inc. has become a go-to organization for Milwaukee ethnic history
Aug 17th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Downtown Dining Week Returns
More than 25 downtown restaurants offering specials Sept. 8 to 15.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
10 Riverwalk Projects Will Greatly Expand System
Three-mile, award-winning corridor is becoming far more than a downtown amenity.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Budget Starts With $13 Million Hole
County structural deficit growing. Online budget program and town halls allow citizen input.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State Finance Committee Approves Funding For County Youth Justice Center
State Legislature follows through on juvenile justice plan passed back in 2018.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
The Brown Bottle Is Closed
First opened in the 1930s, the historic gastropub officially closed on August 13.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
WI Democratic Party Has 29 Times More Campaign Cash Than GOP
State Republican party had held lead in campaign fundraising in past years.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Milwaukee Ale House Will Close
Last day is September 11. Third Ward brewpub to feature special releases and throwback pricing in final weeks.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
New Food Truck Park for North Side
Rising entrepreneur plans huge food truck and entertainment center at 70th and Capitol next summer.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Gets $18 Million Opioid Settlement
But overdoses, deaths and need for treatment continue to increase.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The End of Universal Free School Meals?
Expansion of free meals with federal pandemic funding has ended. How will families, schools respond?
Aug 16th, 2022 by Erin Gretzinger and Maddie Bergstrom, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
UW System Proposal Waives Tuition for Low-Income Students
Could have biggest impact on UWM students, chancellor Mark Mone says.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Concordia’s Huge Seawall Impacts Mequon Homes On Lake Michigan
University’s 2,700-foot protective wall causes erosion for nearby residents, who may lose homes.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Mario Koran, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Tiffany, Fitzgerald Push FBI On Search For Trump Documents
Wisconsin congressman join 16 Judiciary Committee members to support probe of FBI.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Who Will Run To Replace Hamilton and Lewis?
Four of 15 Common Council seats are vacant or due to be. Is Rep. David Bowen running?
Aug 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mental Health Complex Is Closing
Final day is Sept. 8, as county changes to decentralized network of mental health clinics and hospitals.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
