Summerfest Taps Lauded Architecture Firm To Reimagine Festival Grounds

Summerfest Taps Lauded Architecture Firm To Reimagine Festival Grounds

Gensler will explore ways to expand utilization of Henry Maier Festival Park.

Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis

Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis

Gov. Evers’ $258 million plan will temporarily help, but more needed providers say.

MKE County: County Strings Together Funds to Close $19 Million 2024 Budget Deficit
MKE County

County Strings Together Funds to Close $19 Million 2024 Budget Deficit

$3.3 million in ARPA funds, including $1 million originally allocated to affordable housing, used to close budget gap.

Transportation: Despite Low Offer, MCTS Loses Bid To Run Waukesha Bus System
Transportation

Despite Low Offer, MCTS Loses Bid To Run Waukesha Bus System

Waukesha favors experience of existing operator Transdev.

After Driver Crashed Into Lafayette Place, Restaurant Closed Indefinitely

After Driver Crashed Into Lafayette Place, Restaurant Closed Indefinitely

East Side cafe needs extensive repairs. Customers are encouraged to visit sister business The National Cafe.

Rev-Up MKE Winner Opening Bistro on Near West Side

Rev-Up MKE Winner Opening Bistro on Near West Side

Lisa Kaye Bistro, backed by Near West Side Partners, will replace Triciclo Peru on Vliet Street.

Suspect in Green Bay Prison Death Charged with Homicide, Hate Crime 

Suspect in Green Bay Prison Death Charged with Homicide, Hate Crime 

Suspect told guard he killed cellmate because of race, sexual orientation.

Wisconsin Social Studies Teachers Face Restrictions, Complaints for Teaching Elections

Wisconsin Social Studies Teachers Face Restrictions, Complaints for Teaching Elections

Survey from group of social studies teachers found 42% report facing restrictions by administration, parents.

Biden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit

Biden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit

The trip to Westby was Biden’s first Wisconsin visit since dropping out of the presidential race in July.

Three Milwaukee Police Officers Shot While Serving Warrant
Entertainment: Plenty of Festivals in Milwaukee This Weekend
Entertainment

Plenty of Festivals in Milwaukee This Weekend

Plus: A massive bounce house comes to Summerfest grounds, and a flea market comes to Riverwest.

New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students

New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students

Insurance industry fees will cover 100% of driver’s ed cost. Effort led by Common Ground.