The Week’s Greatest Hits

1. City Hall: Council Closes Junior’s Cocktail Lounge

After 22 police calls, $26,500 in COVID-19 fines and many neighbor complaints, council votes to shut down bar.

May 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

2. Data Wonk: Ron Johnson Threatens Republicans

Pandemic policies he pushes will cause the most deaths among Republican voters.

May 5th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson

3. Murphy’s Law: Ron Johnson Looks Like Russian Tool

He once condemned Russia and Vladimir Putin. What explains the turnabout?

May 3rd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy

4. City Hall: Bay View Speedway Must Close Early After Robbery String

Police visited gas station 14 times between January 1st and February 11th.

May 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

5. Eyes on Milwaukee: The Couture Construction Begins May 5th

After years of delays, financing secured for complicated project to build 44-story lakefront tower.

May 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

6. Eyes on Milwaukee: Building Not Historic, Commission Rules

In rare decision, city Historic Preservation Commission refuses to designate St. Catherine Residence.

May 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

7. MKE County: County Faces Financial Disaster

By 2027 structural deficit will leave zero dollars to spend on parks, transit, other local services.

May 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

8. Op Ed: 10 Amazing Opinions Of Glenn Grothman

Cardi B is indecent, the War on Men will destroy America and other classics.

May 2nd, 2021 by James Rowen

9. Developer Plans Hotel, Apartments Project

McClendon Capital Group may purchase last parcel of Park East land owned by county.

May 5th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

10. Eyes on Milwaukee: It’s ‘The Trade Milwaukee’ Hotel

Marriott Hotel in Bucks Deer District will ‘honor calloused hands that built’ the city

May 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

1. Club Midtown isn’t a thing

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson May 5, 2021

May 5th, 2021 by Common Council President Cavalier Johnson

2. Gov. Evers Calls on Wisconsinites to Contact Their Legislators

Republicans on Joint Finance Committee gut Badger Bounceback agenda

May 6th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers

3. WILL Sues Biden Administration for Race Discrimination in Farmer Loan Forgiveness Program

Five plaintiffs from four states would be eligible for federal program, but for their race

Apr 29th, 2021 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty

4. Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Shooting at Oneida Casino Complex

May 1st, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers

5. In New Interview, Ron Johnson Parrots Tucker Carlson’s Vaccine Lies

Johnson is Determined to Single-Handedly Hold Back COVID Recovery at Every Step

May 7th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin

6. Milwaukee Public Schools Releases 2021-22 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

Superintendent focuses on essential investments

Apr 30th, 2021 by Milwaukee Public Schools

7. The Passing of Pastor Jerome Smith

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy May 5, 2021

May 5th, 2021 by Ald. Michael Murphy

8. Calling All Coins: In Response to Federal Reserve Call, North Shore Bank Reactivates Free Coin Counting and Exchange to Increase Local Supply

Federal Reserve Calls for Strategic Allocation; Demand for Coin Higher Than Supply As Businesses and Consumers Become More Active

May 7th, 2021 by North Shore Bank

9. Summerfest 2021 Headliners Announced

May 6th, 2021 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

10. Senator Agard: Statement on Shooting Tragedy at the Oneida Casino Complex

May 2nd, 2021 by State Sen. Melissa Agard