Did April Election Hike COVID-19 Cases?
Multiple studies differ on impact of in-person voting in Wisconsin during pandemic.
May 20th, 2020
MaskUpMKE Has Made 1.5 Million Masks
Initiative by local health and community groups pushing to make, distribute 2.5 million.
May 18th, 2020
How Are AIDS Pandemic Survivors Coping With COVID-19?
A researcher from the Medical College of Wisconsin set out to get the answer to this question.
May 15th, 2020
2020 DNC Contingency Plan Moves Forward
Democratic officials still planning in-person Milwaukee convention in August.
May 13th, 2020
MMAC Wants State to Start Reopening Next Week
The group supported Evers original stay at home order that ended April 24.
May 7th, 2020
UWM, MATC, Other Colleges Creating Incentives For Fall Admission
Deadline extensions and scholarships are being used to attract students in an uncertain time
May 1st, 2020
State Manufacturers Shift to Pandemic Supplies
Ramping up production of face masks, ventilators, hospital beds and hand sanitizer.
Apr 25th, 2020
National Guard Not Deployed To Enforce Quarantine
Rumors that guard units were deployed to enforce the stay at home order are unfounded.
Apr 3rd, 2020
Should Police Enforce Stay-At-Home Order?
So far Milwaukee Police Chief Morales, other city police departments push voluntary compliance.
Mar 31st, 2020
UWM Employee Tested for Coronavirus
University extending spring break a week, transitioning to online courses.
Mar 11th, 2020
City’s Children Lack Access to Child Care
Report finds half of Milwaukee’s 47,000 children under age 6 lack access to quality child care.
Mar 10th, 2020
Community Honors Shooting Victims
300 people, local pastors, government officials attend vigil for those killed at Molson Coors.
Mar 2nd, 2020
Hundreds Attend Vigil For Molson Coors Shooting Victims
More than 400 prayed, held hands in honor of the victims of Wednesday's shooting.
Feb 28th, 2020
21 Likely Drug Deaths In One Week
County Medical Examiner's Office on pace to handle 500 overdose deaths this year.
Feb 26th, 2020
38% of Police Stops Not Fully Documented
Morales promises improvement as MPD releases semi-annual report on stop and frisk, other encounters.
Feb 19th, 2020
Wisconsin Holds Satellite Iowa Caucus
And its votes are in. At Marquette University, Iowa residents living here vote. And who won?
Feb 4th, 2020
Black Holocaust Museum Gets $1 Million Grant
Buoyed by grants, museum plans Summer 2020 opening.
Jan 27th, 2020
Diary Found In Auschwitz Makes U.S. Premiere
Jewish Museum Milwaukee explores story of Jewish girl who wrote a memoir found in rubble of concentration camp.
Jan 23rd, 2020
MPS Playgrounds Going Green
Better for students and less stormwater runoff pours into sewer system.
Jan 20th, 2020
Federal Probe Charges 37 Drug Traffickers
Search warrants executed in Milwaukee, Puerto Rico result in seizure of larges stashes of drugs, guns and money.
Jan 19th, 2020
Barrett Says 35,000 City Voters At Risk
Mayor criticizes voter purge, pushes state officials to protect election system’s integrity.
Dec 21st, 2019
Milwaukee Tool to Expand Company
Plans 2.5 million square foot campus in Menomonee Falls, 1,800 new jobs by 2025.
Dec 18th, 2019
$1.5 Billion Impact From Proposed Trails?
Southeastern Wisconsin’s 700-mile trail network will have economic, health benefits, says report by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.
Dec 5th, 2019
State’s Job Market on the Rise
WPF study finds higher-paying, higher skill jobs increasing though lower-paying jobs declining.
Dec 3rd, 2019
Stash of Guns Found on Milwaukee River
Sheriff's deputies arrest man, find underground bunker full of weapons in wooded area near Capitol Dr.
Nov 23rd, 2019
Tent City Homeless Evicted By State
State transportation department serves eviction notices, considering development of area.
Nov 21st, 2019
Milwaukee the Nation’s Worst City for Blacks?
Delaware-based financial company ranks Milwaukee worst, Racine second worst.
Nov 18th, 2019
Police Seize Almost $1 Million From THC Vaping Operation
Department looking for a connection to the outbreak of vaping-related lung disease.
Oct 11th, 2019
Researchers Study Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Hispanic Community
Medical College hopes to improve cancer care with research into diagnosis, treatment and survivorship among Latinos in Milwaukee.
Sep 30th, 2019
Municipalities Calling For Mass Violence Reform
League of Wisconsin Municipalities want Gov. Evers and the legislature to work together to find solutions.
Sep 26th, 2019
Presidential Candidate Klobuchar Visits City
Minnesota's US Senator talks voting rights, criminal justice on her campaign swing.
Sep 20th, 2019
School Groups Push Tobacco, Vaping Laws
In response to vaping crisis, bill restricts tobacco products sales to those 21 and older.
Sep 16th, 2019
More Could Lose SNAP Food Benefits
Study shows new proposal could cut off 18 percent of SNAP recipients in state.
Sep 7th, 2019
Alderman Urges Gun Control After Attack
Ald. Cavalier Johnson’s car struck by reckless gun fire, cites emotional trauma for his child.
Aug 22nd, 2019
Convention Center Expansion Advances
No new taxes used, with grand opening planned for 2023.
Aug 17th, 2019
Bus Mural on Immigration Draws Flak
Sup. Sebring calls for removal, first time annual project by art students faces criticism.
Aug 14th, 2019
Port Milwaukee to Partner With Quebec?
Milwaukee and Quebec provincial government leaders exploring agreement to grow international trade.
Aug 13th, 2019
Mysterious Disease Caused By Vaping
State health officials confirm 12 cases of vaping-related lung disease.
Aug 12th, 2019
Big Economic Impact From DNC Expected
Officials preparing for most diverse convention ever with 50,000 people, $200 million economic impact.
Aug 2nd, 2019
Carson Unveils New Program in Milwaukee
HUD Secretary touts housing assistance for young Americans aging out of the foster care.
Jul 28th, 2019
City May Sue Opioid Manufacturers
Murphy wants city attorney to consider suit for damages from opioid epidemic.
Jul 26th, 2019
Alderman Seeks Fireworks Restrictions
Citing rampant fireworks use, Johnson pushes state law to prevent sales across county lines.
Jul 22nd, 2019
DNC Chair Visits Milwaukee
Chairman Perez says Trump's policies have failed Wisconsin, calls out Republican leaders.
Jul 19th, 2019
State to Face Dangerous Heat Levels?
More than 50 days per year with 100-degree heat index by end of century, study predicts.
Jul 17th, 2019
State’s Foreclosure Rates Have Plummeted
Lowest since at least 2008, research shows, at one-third the peak in metro area.
Jul 11th, 2019
