The Week’s Greatest Hits

1. Proposed Takeover of We Energies Will Get City Hall Hearing

Potential benefits, challenges of city takeover pushed by Ald. Brower will be discussed.

Jun 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

2. Marty Brooks Fired For Cause By Convention Center Board

‘Serious misappropriation of funds’ says board member.

Jun 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

3. Back in the News: Fiserv CEO Michael Lyons Gets $70 Million Salary

Average pay of top 100 CEOs in 2025 was $39 million, up 36% over 2024. Lyons ranked 23rd.

Jun 8th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy

4. DPI Sued Over Allegedly Secret Wisconsin Dells Meeting

IRG says public notice and access were wrongly denied in 2024 session.

Jun 11th, 2026 by Evan Casey

5. Dining: Craft Restaurant Is ‘Old Milwaukee Cleaned’

Historic ambience and tasty food at elegant dining room in The Trade hotel.

Jun 7th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson

6. Private Property Signs Bar Walking Along Lake in Ozaukee County

Property owner who helped put up signs north of nature reserve complains of abuse.

Jun 8th, 2026 by Evan Casey

7. Murphy’s Law: Is Democratic Race for Governor Finally Starting?

Recent ads for candidates add life – finally – to a very sleepy campaign.

Jun 9th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy

8. City Will Demolish Riverwest Problem Buildings

Decision comes after years of complaints and mounting debts.

Jun 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

9. MKE County: Parks Plans Improvements to Veterans Park Lagoon

Among the goals: Improving the water quality and visitors’ experience.

Jun 7th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer

10. The Return of Milwaukee Dumpling Fest

More than a dozen chefs and restaurants set to participate in fourth annual fest.

Jun 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich

1. Serenity Inns to Take Over Operations at Vin Baker Recovery Facility, Preserving a Critical Community Resource

Jun 10th, 2026 by Serenity Inns

2. Nomad World Pub Announces Full World Cup Viewing Experience & Brady Street Final Block Party

Jun 3rd, 2026 by Wild Planet Hospitality Group

3. Democratic Gubernatorial Frontrunner Francesca Hong Announces FIREWALL: A Four-Part Plan to Protect Wisconsinites’ Rights in an AI World

The plan targets surveillance pricing, algorithmic rent collusion, AI claim denials, and high-risk police surveillance technology, making Hong’s AI platform the most comprehensive in the race.

Jun 10th, 2026 by Francesca Hong

4. Walworth County Man Sentenced for Trafficking a Child

Jun 10th, 2026 by Wisconsin Department of Justice

5. Statement on the termination of Marty Brooks

Common Council President José G. Pérez

Jun 8th, 2026 by Common Council President Jose Perez

6. Statement on Big Tech’s Push to Weaken Data Center Protections Would Mean Bigger Bills for Wisconsinites

Jun 11th, 2026 by Power Wisconsin Forward

7. Milwaukee’s Summerfest Announces Highly Anticipated 2024 Lineup

ILLENIUM to Headline on June 27 at American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Mar 21st, 2024 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

8. Indivisible South Shore Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Forum set for June 11

Event at Bay View High School to focus on K-12 education

Jun 8th, 2026 by Indivisible South Shore

9. Alverno College Names Désirée Pointer Mace, PhD, Dean of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

Jun 9th, 2026 by Alverno College

10. Sen. Johnson Introduces Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act

Jun 8th, 2026 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson