The Week’s Greatest Hits

1. Why Briggs & Stratton Went Bankrupt

A story of greed, mismanagement and union busting.

Sep 28th, 2020 by Michael Rosen and Charlie Dee

2. Op Ed: Wisconsin Has More People in ICU With COVID-19 Than Canada

Canada has six times more people than our state, but a much lower rate of new cases.

Sep 27th, 2020 by James Rowen

3. Transportation: Bus System Redesign Approved

More frequent service and shorter travel times. MCTS will implement changes in 2021.

Sep 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

4. Eyes on Milwaukee: Street Car Flats Moving Forward

New apartments to be created from 96-year-old office building.

Oct 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene

5. MKE County: Crowley Merging County Departments

The administration says the move will make for better service, but not everyone is happy.

Sep 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

6. Murphy’s Law: The Decline of Wisconsin’s Republican Party

A conservative and Republican writer offers a scathing inside look. Not pretty.

Sep 30th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy

7. MKE County: It’s Not College Students Driving Disease

Young people, aged 25-39, are pushing the spread of COVID-19 right now.

Sep 25th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer

8. Plats and Parcels: Milwaukee Seeing Population Growth Amidst Pandemic

Study shows city fourth in nation for migration rate increase.

Sep 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene

9. Now Serving: New Cuban Place, New Burger Joint

Plus: new Walker’s Point Sushi food truck. And Up & Under Closing.

Sep 28th, 2020 by Michael Holloway

10. Avoid Public Gatherings, Evers Urges People

Governor warns pandemic spiking, “a crisis — virus is everywhere,” says top health official.

Sep 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson

1. Mass shooting at funeral home unconscionable

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey October 1, 2020

Oct 1st, 2020 by Ald. Khalif Rainey

2. Mayor Barrett Announces Launch of Milwaukee Restart 2.0

Efforts Continue to Provide Assistance to Small Business during Pandemic

Sep 24th, 2020 by City of Milwaukee Department of City Development

3. 11 Wisconsin Counties Have a Redistricting Referendum on Nov. 3 Ballot

Sep 9th, 2020 by Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition

4. Virtual Doors Open Offers 85+ Online Building Tours, Neighborhood Experiences and More

Event guide, including links to scheduled events

Sep 26th, 2020 by Historic Milwaukee Inc

5. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Trump Visit to Wisconsin

Sep 28th, 2020 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin

6. Two Community Leaders Join Medical College of Wisconsin Board of Trustees

Sep 28th, 2020 by Medical College of Wisconsin

7. Milwaukee Art Museum Names Kantara Souffrant as New Curator of Community Dialogue

Souffrant will lead the Museum’s community engagement initiatives and strengthen local relationships.

Sep 23rd, 2020 by Milwaukee Art Museum

8. Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement on workers organizing at Colectivo:

Oct 2nd, 2020 by Mayor Tom Barrett

9. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court Nomination and Senate Confirmation Process

Sep 26th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

10. Statement from 4th Congressional District Candidate Tim Rogers

Aug 17th, 2020 by Tim Rogers