The Week’s Greatest Hits

1. Friday Photos: Construction Underway on Largest New Urban Manufacturing Plant in US

Komatsu Mining building $285 million manufacturing and office complex in Harbor District.

Sep 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene

2. COVID Cases Rising at State’s Universities

Up 6.1% at UW-Madison, up 6% at UW-Milwaukee.

Sep 6th, 2020 by Rich Kremer

3. City Hall: 120 Officer Cut May Be Just The Beginning

The Milwaukee Police Department will have fewer officers in 2021, but the question is how many?

Sep 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene

4. Back in the News: Sykes Backs Biden, Blasts Fox News

Fox News, Rush Limbaugh offer an “alternative reality silo,” Sykes says. No mention of his own show.

Sep 9th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy

5. The Contrarian: Journal Sentinel School Choice Blackout

Newspaper ignores new study with powerful results for voucher schools.

Sep 7th, 2020 by George Mitchell

6. Plats and Parcels: Mandel Plans To Redevelop Former La Fuente Site

Apartment building is second project proposed for S. 5th St. in recent months.

Sep 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene

7. Eyes on Milwaukee: Public Museum Announces New Location Near Fiserv Forum

Museum aims to buy three parcels at northeast corner of N. 6th St. and W. McKinley Ave.

Sep 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene

8. WI Daily: Milwaukee County Now Has 34th Worst COVID-19 Outbreak

Fastest growing outbreak centered on Fox Valley, northeastern corner of Wisconsin.

Sep 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene

9. Op Ed: MLK Drive Business District Bullies Property Owners

Voices of property owners ignored in rush to expand business improvement district.

Sep 5th, 2020 by Fatima Laster

10. Did Kenosha Cops Push Protesters Toward Militia?

So says militia member after two people killed by armed civilian. Pattern seen in other cities.

Sep 6th, 2020 by Dee J. Hall

1. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Donald Trump Jr. Visit

Sep 10th, 2020 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin

2. Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement:

Sep 8th, 2020 by Mayor Tom Barrett

3. MATC Foundation Announces the Appointment of Three New Board Members

Sep 8th, 2020 by Milwaukee Area Technical College

4. Franklin Mayor Steve Olson Endorses Erik Brooks for Assembly

Olson sees Brooks as the voice Franklin needs in Madison

Sep 2nd, 2020 by Erik Brooks

5. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Appoints Shakita LaGrant-McClain as Director of Health and Human Services

Sep 4th, 2020 by County Executive David Crowley

6. Meteorologist Daji Aswad Joins Weather Watch 12

WISN 12 welcomes Aswad to weekend evening newscats

Sep 8th, 2020 by WISN 12

7. BBB Scam Alert: Tracking Code Trick Costs Online Shoppers

Sep 7th, 2020 by Wisconsin Better Business Bureau

8. Former NFL Player and Local Restaurateur Team Up to Reignite the Fire in Menomonee Falls with Firehouse Subs Opening

Sep 8th, 2020 by Firehouse Subs

9. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces New Legislation to Support Millions of Americans Who Have Lost Health Insurance During COVID-19 Pandemic

Over Six Million Workers Have Lost Access to Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance During COVID-19 Pandemic

Sep 10th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

10. Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson on UW-Madison undergraduate student gatherings

Sep 7th, 2020 by University of Wisconsin System