Health Departments ‘Cracking Under Strain’ of Pandemic
Top epidemiologist say state needs more contact tracing staff, expanded testing to slow virus spread.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioNo Early Voting at Miller Park, Fiserv Forum
City fears legal challenges of sites not approved at June emergency meeting.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene3 New COVID-19 Test Sites Include Miller Park
City opening new ones as National Guard testing sites will close October 17th.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCrowley Budget Advances Equity Goals
$1.2 billion budget down slightly, with less for capital spending, parks and Sheriff's office.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCity’s Ballot Boxes Getting Heavy Use
The 15 drop boxes for early voting getting heavy use. Poll worker recruitment going well.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneLocal Groups Hosting National Urbanism Conference
NEWaukee and NAIOP Wisconsin sponsoring conference on creative urbanism.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMayor’s Budget Doesn’t Divest From Police
We need real cuts, more spending on violence prevention. Come to Tuesday night budget hearing.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Markasa Tucker and Rick BanksCOVID-19 Hospitalizations Up 127% In Three Weeks
Active hospitalizations set a record high for third day in a row,
Oct 5th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneTrapper Schoepp Live Sunday Oct 11th at 5 p.m.
Rock the Green and the H-D Museum have teamed up to bring an exclusive day of live concerts from Trapper Schoepp, Lex Allen & De La Buena while raising funds for both the musicians and their partner nonprofits. In-person tickets are $10 per person, per concert and seated by party at socially distant tables.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Rock the GreenWhy Should Court End Mask Mandate, Judge Asks
Legislature has power to end Evers mandate, he notes, why should court usurp that right?
Oct 5th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonInside the Huron Building
Milwaukee's newest office building opens, mixing old with new, Downtown with Third Ward.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneJudge Schimel Won’t Self-Quarantine
Exposed to Sen. Ron Johnson who tested positive, but won’t wear mask in court. Attorneys fear risk for themselves and clients.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy