The Week’s Greatest Hits

1. Cocaine, Chickens Lead to Closing Southside Tavern

Common Council votes unanimously to close El Cielo Bar, effective immediately.

Nov 26th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich

2. Murphy’s Law: City Official Double Dips to Earn $250,000

Department of Administration head Preston Cole awarded $73,700 raise.

Nov 26th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy

3. Milwaukee Offers Police Officers $10,000 To Switch to MPD

City struggles to attract new officers while facing state requirement to hire more.

Nov 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

4. New Restaurant Planned For Lincoln Warehouse

Up-and-coming restaurateur aims to continue family legacy of Mexican cuisine.

Nov 27th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich

5. Now Serving: Popular Sweet Shop For Brady Street

Plus: Panera comes to East Side, Lakefront Brewery workers want a union, and three bars offer holiday pop-ups.

Nov 24th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich

6. MKE County: County Reaches Deal With Charles Allis Art Museum

Will transfer ownership to museum’s nonprofit operator, end subsidy by 2028.

Nov 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer

7. Former Public Defender Travis Schwantes Charged With Paying Client for Sex, Fraud

Schwantes faces multiple charges related to solicitation of prostitution and acting as attorney for one of the women he was soliciting.

Nov 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer

8. Daniel Bauman Enters Race to Replace Brostoff With Major Endorsements

Bauman announces campaign with endorsements of Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Diana Vang Brostoff.

Nov 22nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

9. Transportation: Airport Plans $10.5 Million Taxiway for New Cargo Facility

New $75 million facility expected to quadruple Milwaukee’s air-cargo traffic.

Nov 27th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer

10. Back in the News: Only 30% of Wisconsin Hospitals Obey Federal Price Transparency Rules

New report shows widespread violation of rules meant to lower hospital costs.

Nov 26th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy

1. Nas Musa Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee’s 3rd Aldermanic District

Nov 22nd, 2024 by Nas Musa

2. The Same River Twice a Photo-film by Dick Blau

24 hours a day throughout February 28

Nov 23rd, 2024 by Dick Blau

3. Zepole Supply Co. Announces Acquisition of Fein Brothers, Strengthening Position as a Leading Foodservice Equipment and Supply Distributor in the Midwest

Nov 26th, 2024 by Fein Brothers

4. Gov. Evers Order Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Rep. Betty Jo Nelsen

Nov 27th, 2024 by Gov. Tony Evers

5. Alverno College Welcomes New Vice President for Advancement

Nov 21st, 2024 by Alverno College

6. Milwaukee Public Market Holiday Programming

Nov 29th, 2024 by Milwaukee Public Market

7. The Brewery Neighborhood Improvement District No. 1 Names Sam Rampulla as New Executive Director

Nov 21st, 2024 by The Brewery District

8. The Bridge Project Receives Major Private Donation, Opens Applications for 22 Expectant Mothers

Along with recent City of Milwaukee program funding, The Bridge Project will now support a total of 122 mothers with cash transfers for three years

Nov 26th, 2024 by Zilber Family Foundation

9. OnMilwaukee Promotes COO Carolynn Buser to CEO

Nov 21st, 2024 by OnMilwaukee

10. Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 59 Years in Prison in Connection to Child Sexual Assault Cases

Nov 26th, 2024 by Wisconsin Department of Justice