MKE County: Supervisors Want Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping
MKE County

Supervisors Want Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping

Current fine is $200. Dumping costing Parks approximately $14,000 a year to clean up.

Biden Hails ‘Transformative’ Microsoft Project in Mount Pleasant

Biden Hails ‘Transformative’ Microsoft Project in Mount Pleasant

President visited Racine to tout $3.3 billion project, slam Foxconn failure.

Potawatomi Casino Building Outdoor Concert Venue

Potawatomi Casino Building Outdoor Concert Venue

Snoop Dogg will play opening show. RNC, Harley shows also planned.

MKE County: Crowley Backs Affordable Housing in Franklin
MKE County

Crowley Backs Affordable Housing in Franklin

Commits $2.5 million to support development of 12 units for persons with disabilities.

Classical: Rick Hynson Conducts Farewell Concert As Bel Canto Leader
Classical

Rick Hynson Conducts Farewell Concert As Bel Canto Leader

After 36 years as leader of the chorus, he tackles Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius.

Op Ed: Biden Broadband Funding Helps Underserved Communities
Op Ed

Biden Broadband Funding Helps Underserved Communities

But FCC proposal to ban bulk billing could seriously hinder the progress made.

Legislators Agree on Opioid Plan, Still Withhold PFAS, Hospital Funds

Legislators Agree on Opioid Plan, Still Withhold PFAS, Hospital Funds

Standoff between Republicans on Joint Finance Committee and Gov. Evers continues.

Data Wonk: Which Party Is Better For The Economy?
Data Wonk

Which Party Is Better For The Economy?

Data shows a clear difference going back a century, including Biden and Trump.

Microsoft’s Wisconsin Data Center Now A $3.3 Billion Project

Microsoft’s Wisconsin Data Center Now A $3.3 Billion Project

Will create 2,000 jobs. And Microsoft will establish AI Institute at UWM.

MKE County: Legalize Hammocks!
MKE County

Legalize Hammocks!

Parks Department seeks repeal of ordinance outlawing hammocks in county parks.

MKE Listing: Desirable 3-Bedroom Third Ward Condo
MKE Listing

Desirable 3-Bedroom Third Ward Condo

Features a gourmet kitchen, private deck overlooking the river and floor to ceiling windows.

Murphy’s Law: The Shocking Demise of SDC
Murphy’s Law

The Shocking Demise of SDC

Sudden closing of anti-poverty agency Social Development Commission has dire consequences, no easy solution.

Mount Pleasant Village President Dumps Private Waste on Public Land

Mount Pleasant Village President Dumps Private Waste on Public Land

Dave DeGroot skirts rules to help him and neighbors avoid hefty waste-hauling costs.

Common Ground Scores Win For Public Housing Residents

Common Ground Scores Win For Public Housing Residents

New policy sends city inspectors to check Housing Authority properties starting this week.

Taco Pros Coming to Marquette Campus

Taco Pros Coming to Marquette Campus

Regional Mexican chain promises quick-service tacos, burritos, margaritas.

MPM Holds Groundbreaking for $240 Million Museum

MPM Holds Groundbreaking for $240 Million Museum

Construction will begin soon on Public Museum's new five-story facility.

Soul Food Tour Highlights Area Restaurants

Soul Food Tour Highlights Area Restaurants

A dozen will participate in 2024 tour, offering $10 lunch specials all through May.

Indigenous-Led Walk Honors Water

Indigenous-Led Walk Honors Water

On 11-mile walk for the water, native wisdom connects environmental restoration and spiritual healing.

Public Can Tour Baird Center Expansion

Public Can Tour Baird Center Expansion

Open house for expanded convention center is May 18; event is free.

New Steakhouse Planned For East Town

New Steakhouse Planned For East Town

Restaurant 801 would open at corner of E. Wells and N. Jefferson streets.

3 Large Solar Farms Set to Come Online

3 Large Solar Farms Set to Come Online

PSC to vote on 3 utility projects in Wisconsin generating a combined 650 megawatts of electricity.

Northwestern Mutual Considers Options For University Club

Northwestern Mutual Considers Options For University Club

Including events, a restaurant and hotel. Plan commission okays zoning change.

Pizza Man Owners Purchase Downer Avenue Building

Pizza Man Owners Purchase Downer Avenue Building

Famed pizzeria is one step closer to reopening. Owners still mum on project.

Your Right to Know: Rights Clash in Records Dispute
Your Right to Know

Rights Clash in Records Dispute

Battle over voting by those deemed mentally incompetent is complicated.

MKE County: County Seeks New Youth Commissioners
MKE County

County Seeks New Youth Commissioners

14 seats on 18-member youth commission will be open in 2025.