State Creating a Contact Tracing Army

State Creating a Contact Tracing Army

Goal of 1,000 tracers, librarians, National Guard members may be recruited.

2-1-1 Operators Handle COVID-19 Crisis Calls

2-1-1 Operators Handle COVID-19 Crisis Calls

IMPACT, the nonprofit that administers 211 phone line, saw daily calls triple after pandemic arose.

Transportation: Downtown Losing Another One-Way Street
Transportation

Downtown Losing Another One-Way Street

State Street will be bi-directional through Downtown, making it easier to navigate neighborhood.

Evers Promises Three New UW Regents

Evers Promises Three New UW Regents

“Extremely unusual” for board members with expired terms to stay on and continue voting.

Back in the News: Journal Sentinel Ads Will Drive Stories?
Back in the News

Journal Sentinel Ads Will Drive Stories?

As ad sales plummet, Gannett wants stories to support advertising initiative.

Daily: 307 New COVID-19 Cases, 24 Hospitalizations, 4 Deaths
Daily

307 New COVID-19 Cases, 24 Hospitalizations, 4 Deaths

Wisconsin reports third-highest single-day testing total, while positive case rate falls.

Murphy’s Law: Robin Vos To Face Opponent After All
Murphy’s Law

Robin Vos To Face Opponent After All

Last opponent quit after nasty personal attacks. Democrat Joel Jacobsen will now run.

Many Will Have a Virtual Memorial Day

Many Will Have a Virtual Memorial Day

War Memorial Center cancels events. Others scaling back or moving events online.

Op Ed: The True Cost of War
Op Ed

The True Cost of War

Memorial Day is a time to reflect on millions of lives lost, trillions it has cost U.S. taxpayers.

Alliant Energy Closing Sheboygan Coal Plant

Alliant Energy Closing Sheboygan Coal Plant

Part of utility's plan to transition to solar, clean energy.

Memorial Day Membership Sale

Memorial Day Membership Sale

Get a $22 discount on an annual Urban Milwaukee membership now through midnight today.

Plats and Parcels: A Memorial Day Surprise at Soldiers Home
Plats and Parcels

A Memorial Day Surprise at Soldiers Home

Tower at Old Main contains 96-year-old etching from World War I veteran.