Public Hearing Considers New Rule for Election Observers
State elections commission consulted local election clerks, poll workers, political parties.
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Two Deadly Crashes Hit Buses in 48 Hours
$2 million worth of MCTS buses were totaled by reckless drivers in just two days last week.
by Graham Kilmer
Jewels Caribbean is Closed, New Bar Planned
Former employees plan to open Flame 13 in the bar and restaurant space.
by Sophie Bolich
Inside The Huge ThriveOn King Development
Former department store becoming a true community hub.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Sherman Park Revitalization Project Begins
$2.5 million project includes more than a dozen planned improvements to the park.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin’s Legislative Committees Uniquely Powerful?
Suit by Gov. Evers shows Wisconsin violating separation-of-powers doctrine.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Hot Chicken Restaurant Planned For Capitol Drive
Fire Bird slated to open at 4103 W. Capitol Dr., serving Nashville-style hot chicken.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Seclusion and Restraint Incidents Down Slightly at Schools in 2022-23
But still affects thousands of students in Wisconsin; nearly 80% of them are disabled.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Becoming More Unionized
Unions scoring notable victories, not in manufacturing but in the service industry.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee’s Rents Among Fastest Rising In U.S.
Up 6.4% in past year, 10th highest hike among metro areas in nation.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Eric Hovde’s Brother Gives $1 Million to Group Attacking Tammy Baldwin
Steven Hovde supporting Super PAC running digital ads slamming US Sen. Baldwin.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
McKinley Beach Will Open for Summer
After drownings, beach has been closed since 2020.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Legislature Stalls Opioid Settlement Funds. Again
Joint Finance Committee fails to meet deadline to approve state DHS plan.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Soul Food Restaurant Coming to Humboldt Park
Karol's Kitchen and Catering will replace Triciclo Peru at beer garden.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Palermo’s Plans 200,000-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility
Pizza company's expansion in West Milwaukee will add 50 skilled labor jobs.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Washington High School’s Tiled Bubblers Are Unique
The bubbler station became an artistic oasis in the 1920s and '30s.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Ben Tyjeski
How Will Higher Assessments Impact Your Taxes?
Milwaukee properties are worth 17% more says city assessor.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Rep’s Nina Simone Play a Puzzle
'Nina Simone: Four Women' is really not a play at all, but the singing is stunning.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
Most Wisconsin Dentists Don’t Take Medicaid
Only 39% of Medicaid enrolled children aged 3-20 received dental care in 2022.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Property Owners Seek to Cash In on RNC
Metro area homes asking up to $7,000 a night during Republican National Convention.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Seeks Contractors for Youth Detention Center
A $31 million project to create addition to Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Sherman Phoenix Announces New Vendor
Richmond's Food For Your Soul plans to join the business hub.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Climate Justice in the Lincoln Creek Greenway
Activists and neighborhood residents seek to restore urban tributary.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Michael Timm
New Domes Plan Expected This Summer
Friends group working with Parks on final plan for Mitchell Park Domes. But will it work?
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Midwest Sad Opening East Town Location
Nostalgic bakery and cafe will welcome customers on May 1.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Florentine Offers Bronzeville Boheme
Localizing Puccini's 'La Boheme' in Milwaukee's Bronzeville yielded uneven but affecting production.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Dominique Paul Noth
Evers Pledges State Will Plant 100 Million Trees by 2030
Governor announces plan as part of Earth Day celebration.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Food Park Proposed For Lower East Side
'Pali Park' would offer good food, music, art and a sense of community.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
