Restaurant Depot Reveals Second Milwaukee Location
Company would fill partially fill shuttered Walmart.
by Jeramey Jannene
It’s First Weekend of Summerfest
But don't miss everything else that is happening, including TOAD.
by Michael Holloway
Replacement Found For 27th Street Big Lots
Former big box store would see new use in line with evolving tastes of area.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
County Supervisors Blindsided by MCTS Cuts
Supervisors balk at lack of financial transparency from county transit system.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties
But Sen. Larson says it could be used on protesters.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Developer Attempting Sentinel Building Redevelopment
A conversion to apartments? Office building is effectively empty.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors
Backed by companies like Uber, proposal would exempt workers from minimum wage, worker's comp requirements.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Says Assembly Republicans Support $87 Million UW System Cut
System sought $855 million increase in its budget. Cut could cause campus closures.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Auction Fails, Bay View Forge Could Close
Layoff notice filed, but sale still being explored.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Northwest Side Could Get New Southern Restaurant
Julie Mae's would serve Southern-style comfort foods at 76th and Burleigh.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Can Democrats Win More Rural Voters?
There's reason to doubt this. Maybe it's a waste of resources.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
After Being Outsmarted, Council May Accept New Convention Center Deal
But the annual payment to city could be less than the salary for the center's CEO.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
How Brad Shimel Defeated Himself
His embrace of Trump looked like a winning bet. Until it didn't.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Judge Dugan Criminal Trial Delayed
Federal government opposes jury questionnaire that asks political questions.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
The Sisters From Brookfield Who Rule the Thriller Novel Genre
Andrea and Julia Bartz have both become writers of bestselling thriller novels.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Avery Lea Rogers, Wisconsin Public Radio
Budget Committee Funds Corrections Far Below What Evers Wanted
Democrats say budget won't fix, reform state prison system as needed.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Bartolotta Group Plans Mystery Restaurant
Water Street space to be 'reconceptualized' in $350,000 construction project.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee’s Flag Debate Is Back
New task force would host design contest. Could People's Flag prevail?
Jun 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Affordable Homes Open in Midtown Neighborhood
Three new affordable duplexes, the first of 20, part of county-funded project.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
US Rep. Van Orden Bashes Walz, Blames Leftists for Minnesota Killings
Experts say lawmakers spreading disinformation harms the nation.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mother’s Sets Opening Date in Bay View
Previously a pop up, Mother's plans to launch its permanent space on June 26.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Benelux Debuts New Rooftop Upgrade
Lux Skyhaus, now open to the public, is the good kind of glass ceiling.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Alderman Still Opposes Land Sale For Potential World-Tallest Timber Tower
Company won RFP contest, wants to build 55-story building. Bauman not sold.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Let’s Not See County Parks as Development Opportunities
County exec's plan to add senior housing to McGovern Park is a bad idea.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Eddee Daniel
Committee Waters Down Proposed ‘Granny Flat’ Plan
Result: The sponsors of proposal have now become the opponents.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Minnesota Shooter’s Hit List Included Sen. Baldwin, Reps Moore and Pocan
Wisconsin's state Capitol upgrades security, other lawmakers listed as targets.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
MCTS Announces Service Cuts
Budget shortfall forcing it to reduce bus frequency along some high frequency routes.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
