The Week’s Greatest Hits

1. Is Craft Beer Dying in Milwaukee?

Industry experts weigh in, following a wave of brewery closures in town.

Dec 18th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich

2. New Restaurant Proposed For Thistle & Shamrock Space

Cinco Lokos would bring authentic Mexican cuisine to 84th and Lisbon.

Dec 16th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich

3. City Advancing Street Reconfiguration Projects In Historic Third Ward

Plus: New plaza to be named for Gary Grunau.

Dec 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

4. Conway’s to Close in Late December

Venerable Wells St. bar will open several more times, offering chances to celebrate and say goodbye.

Dec 18th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich

5. 124-Year-Old Bay View Bar Closes

Corner bar opened more than a century ago as a Miller Tied House.

Dec 20th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich

6. Shah Jee’s Issues Plea For Support

Pakistani restaurant on N. Jefferson is at risk of closure, owner warns.

Dec 16th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich

7. Milwaukee Police Arrests Have Plummeted

New report finds 82% decline in past decade as citizen satisfaction with traffic enforcement has declined.

Dec 18th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy

8. Milwaukee Property Bills Bring Sticker Shock

But it’s worth understanding what is causing bills to spike, and one opportunity to save.

Dec 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

9. Downtown’s Second Mass Timber Tower Moves Toward Groundbreaking

City working on final approvals, but a snag remains in shared parking lease.

Dec 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene

10. Murphy’s Law: What Are Foxconn’s Employees Doing?

After 7 years and $700 million in taxpayer subsidies, what have we learned?

Dec 17th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy

1. Alexander Kostal Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Common Council, District 3

Dec 15th, 2024 by Alexander Kostal

2. Hozier to Headline Summerfest 2025 on Friday, June 20, 2025 with Special Guest Gigi Perez at American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Tickets on Sale this Friday, December 20 at 10:00 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com

Dec 16th, 2024 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

3. MPS Asking Public to Serve on Steering Committees for School Buildings

Interest Forms May Be Submitted Online until January 17 for Groups That Will Meet Monthly on Future of Schools

Dec 12th, 2024 by Milwaukee Public Schools

4. Jeff Snell Named President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

Dec 17th, 2024 by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

5. Rufus King International High School Repeats as MPS Drumline Champion

King’s Varsity Squad Is Victorious at the Biggest All-City Battle of the Drumlines in Years

Dec 15th, 2024 by Milwaukee Public Schools

6. University Club of Milwaukee Agrees to Pay Over $1 Million to Resolve Claim that It Wrongfully Obtained Paycheck Protection Program Loan

Dec 13th, 2024 by U.S. Department of Justice

7. Wisconsin Residents – Check Your Property Tax Bill to Ensure You Receive the Lottery and Gaming Credit

Dec 18th, 2024 by Wisconsin Department of Revenue

8. Oso Ighodaro earns Marquette’s 79th Annual McCahill Award

Ighodaro will be honored at the Feb. 18 men’s basketball game against Seton Hall

Dec 20th, 2024 by Marquette Athletics

9. Milwaukee Bucks Reveal Hat Designs by Doc Rivers, Damian Lillard and Lisa Byington for Sixth BMO Bucks Custom Cap Series

BMO Cap Series giveaways tip off on Thursday, Dec. 26

Dec 19th, 2024 by Milwaukee Bucks

10. Former Restaurant Owner Indicted for Arson and Related Charges

Dec 17th, 2024 by U.S. Department of Justice