A Medication Rescue for Opioid Overdoses
With overdoses at record highs, state-wide program provides Naloxone as a rescue drug.
Feb 22nd, 2021Evers Pushes Juvenile Justice System Changes
Sweeping reforms would close youth prisons and end Serious Juvenile Offender Program.
Feb 18th, 2021Biden Sells Pandemic Plan in Town Hall
Milwaukee chosen for his first official visit as president.
Feb 17th, 2021Judge Denies New Arrest Warrant For Rittenhouse
Accused of killing two people and injuring a third, he is scheduled to go to trial in March.
Feb 11th, 2021Suburban Mayors Push State on Vaccine Numbers
Complaints of too few doses supplied and not enough information.
Feb 10th, 2021Activists Demand Police Firings But Mayors Can’t
Barrett, McBride lament lack of control over police chief. Law insulates police from elected officials.
Feb 8th, 2021Foxconn Sued for Breach of Contract
Real estate developer seeking nearly $400 million on behalf of taxpayers.
Feb 4th, 2021City Vaccination Program Delayed by Old Computer System
Health Department interim commissioner points to long term underfunding, deluge of work during pandemic.
Jan 29th, 2021Pandemic Has Slowed Court Cases
Many in jail awaiting trial charged with homicides, sexual assault and lesser felonies.
Jan 25th, 2021Que El-Amin Is Growing City’s Affordable Housing
The developer and Milwaukee native prioritizes affordable housing in his buildings.
Jan 21st, 2021Prosecutors Want Court to Ban Rittenhouse from Bars
They also asked the court to order him not to associate with white supremacists.
Jan 14th, 2021Waukesha Mayor Leaves Republican Party
After the events at the U.S. Capitol, Mayor Shawn Reilly is "ashamed" of the party.
Jan 7th, 2021Body Cameras Would Have Helped Jacob Blake Shooting Investigation
District Attorney Michael Graveley said Kenosha Police need body cameras.
Jan 7th, 2021Kenosha DA Won’t Charge Cops in Blake Shooting
Jacob Blake's family, supporters have called for peaceful protests.
Jan 5th, 2021Pharmacist Arrested For Intentionally Ruining 500 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
57 people received spoiled vaccinations.
Dec 31st, 2020Morales Prepared to File Federal Lawsuit
Ousted Milwaukee police chief seeks damages, potential return to his position.
Dec 21st, 2020Wisconsin Inmate Wins Suit For Sex Reassignment Surgery
Judge says the public interest lies in "alleviating needless suffering by those who are dependent on the government for their care."
Dec 17th, 2020Advocate Aurora Health Preparing to Vaccinate Staff Next Week
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine being reviewed for emergency use today.
Dec 10th, 2020Audit Says Foxconn Loophole Needs a Fix
WEDC wrongly allows tax credits to be awarded for work done outside state, Legislative Audit Bureau says.
Dec 9th, 2020Kenosha County Pfizer Facility To Supply Vaccines
Company’s facility in Pleasant Prairie may distribute vaccines to western U.S.
Dec 9th, 2020Lawsuit Challenges State’s Abortion Law
Planned Parenthood challenges three Wisconsin abortion restrictions in federal court.
Dec 8th, 2020Pabst Brewery Leaving Milwaukee. Again
Captain Pabst Pilot House closing, associated brewing operations moving to San Antonio.
Dec 1st, 2020Pandemic Slams State’s Hotels
Marcus Corp. lays off hundreds. 47% of hotels could close within six months, survey finds.
Nov 30th, 2020Mensah Drove 110 MPH in High-Speed Chase
Records show Wauwatosa cop involved in three shootings disciplined for car crashes.
Nov 23rd, 2020Polls Missed on Trump Voters, Franklin Says
MU Law School pollster says Trump voters distrust and didn’t respond to polls.
Nov 9th, 2020Trump Courts Kenosha Again
The country "is very well united,” he tells large crowd at Kenosha regional airport.
Nov 3rd, 2020Wauwatosa Struggles With History of Racism
As the city grapples with policing, racial injustice looms over the conversation.
Oct 29th, 2020Mayors of 5 Largest Cities Issue Voting Challenge
Barrett, four other mayors in state will compete for who gets most early and absentee ballots.
Oct 27th, 2020Will Foxconn Pay Taxes Pledged to Racine County?
If company doesn’t the state may have to bail out local taxpayers.
Oct 24th, 2020Pence Touts Trump, Blasts Mayor Barrett
His speech in Waukesha calls it “Trump country.” Attendees not socially distanced.
Oct 14th, 2020Search for Police Chief Goes National
5 of 6 candidates from outside Milwaukee. FPC to decide by December. Barrett will weigh in.
Oct 5th, 2020COVID Controversy At Suburban Post Office
South Milwaukee USPS employee tested positive but other mail carriers not being tested.
Oct 3rd, 20207 People Shot Outside Funeral Home
All are in stable condition. Police are searching for unknown suspect.
Oct 1st, 2020Jill Biden Promises More United Country
Former Second Lady makes campaign stops in Madison, Waukesha County.
Sep 29th, 2020City On Pace to Break Homicide Record
138 homicides in Milwaukee, compared to 66 at this time last year.
Sep 28th, 2020Milwaukee Fire Chief Retires
Rohlfing criticized for how he handled black doll hung by its neck in station break room.
Sep 26th, 2020Pence Says Trump Will Nominate RBG Replacement Saturday
The vice president announced this during a campaign tour of Wisconsin.
Sep 24th, 2020Biden In Manitowoc Rips Trump on Pandemic
As cases surge in state, Democratic presidential candidate assails Trump’s handling of COVID-19.
Sep 22nd, 2020AG Decision on Blake Shooting Coming Up
Kaul could release a charging recommendation next week.
Sep 17th, 2020Firefighter Who Hung Black Doll Not Racist?
So says Fire Chief. Council members grill him. FPC will review case.
Sep 16th, 2020Officer Accused Of Reckless Homicide Resigns
Michael Mattioli pleaded not guilty yesterday in death of Joel Acevedo and has resigned from police department.
Sep 9th, 2020Thousands March With Blake Family in Kenosha
Lt. Governor Barnes, Rep. Gwen Moore join march for justice one week after Jacob Blake shot seven times by officer.
Aug 31st, 2020Will Restaurants Survive the Winter?
Outdoor dining has been a lifeline during the pandemic.
Aug 21st, 2020Virtual DNC Dims City’s Moment in the Sun
Lost chance to show Milwaukee can compete with the bigger cities.
Aug 17th, 2020Don’t Patronize City’s Bars, Restaurants, DNC Says
DNC organizers ask convention goers to sign pledge to avoid establishments where social distancing isn’t possible.
Aug 12th, 2020Suspended Tosa Police Officer Reportedly Assaulted By Protesters
Officer Joseph Mensah's home was vandalized a large group of people says Wauwatosa PD
Aug 9th, 2020Community Trust in Police Is Broken
Activists say police profiling and violence in communities of color must stop.
Aug 6th, 2020Waukesha County Seeing Spike in COVID-19
Sheriff says he won't enforce the mask mandate.
Aug 4th, 2020Ald. Coggs Wants To Increase Internet Access
Remote work and education has made internet access a necessity.
Jul 24th, 2020State Law Allows Suspended Cops on Payroll
Sometimes for years. Grothman supported 2007 bill to add restrictions, which didn’t pass.
Jul 20th, 2020Potawatomi Laying Off 1,600
The hotel and casino is struggling in the hard hit tourism industry.
Jul 17th, 2020Child Care Providers Question Mask Mandate for Kids
The city's new ordinance applies to children three and up.
Jul 17th, 2020Tosa Officer That Killed Three People Suspended
Wauwatosa's Police and Fire Commission suspends officer Joseph Mensah.
Jul 16th, 2020Officer Accused of Assaulting Protester
Milwaukee Police investigating off-duty officer who allegedly assaulted woman taking pictures.
Jul 6th, 2020County Spending $10 Million to Prevent Evictions
Evictions up 44% since May. Both Milwaukee and Dane counties using federal funds to fight this.
Jun 24th, 2020Foxconn Will Make 10K Ventilators
Partnering with Medtronic, they will be manufactured at Mount Pleasant site.
Jun 19th, 2020Homicides Way Up In County This Year
Up from 47 to 80 at this time last year, with most (73) in the city.
Jun 16th, 2020Mayor Questions Police Use of Force In Protests
No rubber bullets, limit tear gas, Barrett says.
Jun 6th, 2020Community Leaders List Changes Protestors Want
Demands push for more racial equity, major changes in state, local and police policies.
Jun 2nd, 2020Rainey Seeks Extension of Eviction Moratorium
Ald. Rainey is worried the state's rental assistance won't be enough.
May 29th, 2020Illinois Patrons Flock to State’s Bars, Restaurants
Kenosha County, where COVID-19 cases rising, gets in-flow from northern Illinois.
May 19th, 2020For Now, Milwaukee Must ‘Learn To Live With’ COVID-19
Local officials dealing with the pandemic look back on past two months of COVID-19.
May 7th, 2020DMV Waives Road Tests For Eligible Teens
During pandemic eligible teen drivers can get driver's license without passing a road test.
May 5th, 2020State Businesses Get $9.7 Billion in Loans
Two rounds of federal Paycheck Protection Program gave loans to 40,000 and then 30,000 businesses.
May 4th, 2020Wisconsin Manufacturing in Decline During Pandemic
In a survey, three quarters of the industry reported business was down.
May 2nd, 2020OSHA Supervising Re-Opening of Meat Packing Plants
COVID-19 infection rate in Green Bay is skyrocketing.
Apr 30th, 2020Half of State’s Restaurants Shut Down
Many may never return. Even for those doing carryout, business down by 50%.
Apr 28th, 2020Some Sheriffs, Police Question Evers’ Shutdown
"For those not afraid of the Devil,” says one police chief, social distancing may not be needed.
Apr 21st, 2020Smithfield’s Cudahy Meat Packing Plant Closed
28 workers there have COVID-19 and nearly 300 at company’s South Dakota plant.
Apr 18th, 2020Federal Lawsuit Challenges April Election
Alleges voters were disenfranchised, seeks re-vote for them.
Apr 13th, 2020Foxconn Says It Earned Tax Credits
But state officials challenged Foxconn's eligibility in 2019, will review employment claims.
Apr 9th, 2020Biden Says Convention May Be Postponed
Milwaukee DNC could attract 50,000 people in July, safer to move date back, he says.
Apr 1st, 2020Eight COVID-19 Deaths in Milwaukee’s African American Community
In the City of Milwaukee, the African-American community is facing a crisis.
Mar 27th, 2020State Better Positioned Today for Downturn
Report finds Wisconsin in better financial shape than it was prior to Great Recession.
Mar 24th, 2020State’s Day Care Centers Still Open
Top state health official says need to keep centers open outweighs medical reasons to close.
Mar 18th, 2020Both Parties Court City’s Black Voters
After low Milwaukee turnout in 2016 presidential election, both parties seeking support of black voters.
Mar 16th, 2020Milwaukee Preparing for COVID-19 Outbreak
Local officials, healthcare providers are discussing, readying the city's capacity to treat those infected by Coronavirus.
Mar 13th, 2020Supreme Court Candidates Spar Over Integrity
Karofsky went after Kelly for the partisanship of his campaign and the state's high court at a debate Thursday.
Mar 13th, 2020Coronavirus Likely to Hit Milwaukee, Officials Say
Health Department officials are planning for response to outbreak.
Mar 6th, 2020As Molson Coors Restarts, Company Looks at Culture
Not all employees are back, company still dealing with emotional toll of the shooting.
Mar 6th, 2020Black Women Business Owners Seek Success
Sherman Phoenix business incubator helps them overcome obstacles in challenging city for black women.
Mar 3rd, 2020Harley-Davidson CEO Steps Down
“Time for new leadership,” says company, which is struggling to attract younger riders.
Feb 29th, 2020State’s Second Largest Solar Farm Planned
Massive 200 megawatt solar project in Kenosha County would power 55,000 homes per year.
Feb 27th, 2020Evers Vetoes GOP Income Tax Cut
Voters would prefer his plan to fund schools and lower property taxes, governor declares.
Feb 26th, 2020City’s African American Auto Deaths Soar
Up by 93% in five years, report finds. Statistic is “shocking,” says Ald. Murphy
Feb 24th, 2020GOP Opens First Milwaukee Field Office
State Republican party is looking to expand outreach to African-American voters.
Feb 8th, 2020County Increases Spending on Voter Registration, Education
Residents on purge list will get notified, public information campaign will be launched.
Feb 7th, 2020‘When, Not If’ Medical Marijuana Is Legalized
Lawmakers of both parties privately agree it will be legalized, legislator tells Milwaukee Press Club.
Feb 4th, 2020‘Fair Deal’ Sales Tax Referendum Blocked From April Ballot
But there's still a chance for the November ballot.
Jan 30th, 2020Foxconn’s Tax Credits Lower Than Budgeted?
Could mean state has $150 million to spend in current budget that won’t go to Foxconn.
Jan 25th, 202040 Wendy’s, Fazzoli’s Restaurants Violated Law
US Department Of Labor issues fines for violating child labor law in Wisconsin, 8 other states.
Jan 21st, 2020DNC Chair Talks Healthcare in Milwaukee
Chair Tom Perez is touring 2020 battle ground states discussing health care.
Jan 17th, 2020Foxconn Hasn’t Created Innovation Centers
Hasn’t fulfilled promise of 1,200 jobs and new centers in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Madison.
Jan 14th, 2020Judge Holds Election Commissioners in Contempt
Will be fined $250 per day until they approve purge 209,000 names from voting list.
Jan 13th, 2020Foxconn Scraps $5 Billion Plant in India
Manufacturing plant was supposed to make mobile phones and components.
Jan 10th, 2020Cities Search for Road Salt Alternatives
Over past decade communities in Milwaukee County have used 700,000 tons of salt.
Jan 8th, 2020Police Seek Bay View Hit-and-Run Driver
Manuel Salazar-Gutierrez of La Crosse charged with second-degree reckless homicide.
Jan 7th, 2020State Residents Cross Border for Legal Pot
Hundreds of Wisconsin buyers heading to Illinois now that it has legalized marijuana.
Jan 3rd, 2020Gun Rights Group Seeks 1 Million Members
West Bend-based concealed carry group competes with NRA but stresses family protection.
Dec 23rd, 2019Convention Center Moves Forward
District board hires Atlanta-based architectural firm for $300 million project.
Dec 20th, 2019Audit Calls for Scrutiny of Foxconn
Require CPA to verify all tax credits go for work done in Wisconsin, state audit suggests.
Dec 18th, 2019Foxconn Says it Can’t Find Workers
Can’t attract talent, company says, throwing more doubt on state-subsidized deal.
Dec 17th, 2019Foxconn Can’t Get Tax Credits, State Says
Switch from Gen 10.5 plant to Gen 6 plant makes it ineligible under contract, company is told.
Dec 13th, 201912% of Students Feel Unsafe in School
And 5% of state teens now carry a weapon to school, study finds.
Dec 5th, 2019Walker Says Kleefisch Would Be ‘Great Governor’
“I think she would win.” And compares recall he won to impeachment fight.
Dec 4th, 2019New MillerCoors Jobs Coming by June
But company, state vague on details, number of jobs to move from Denver.
Nov 25th, 2019Foxconn Deal Could Hurt Economic Growth
Study finds targeted subsidies more likely to diminish rather than enhance state’s economic prosperity.
Nov 25th, 2019City’s Millennial “Brain Drain” Raises Concerns
State reports shows Milwaukee has problem. Alderman proposes task force to find solutions.
Nov 18th, 2019Health Outcomes for City Children ‘Abysmal’
Policy experts say health care in the city and state remains a crucial issue.
Nov 15th, 2019Security Will Be Tight At DNC
City officials working with Secret Service, security a primary concern.
Nov 14th, 2019Man Charged With Hate Crime In Acid Attack
Clifton Blackwell accused of attack on Hispanic man, case has gotten national attention.
Nov 6th, 2019Mayor, Officials Denounce Acid Attack
Barrett says Trump’s rhetoric has fed anger leading to such attacks.
Nov 4th, 2019Safe Houses for Domestic Violence Victims Proposed
87% of victims request housing help. Proposal budgets $100,000 for temporary housing.
Nov 4th, 2019Where the Gun Shot Victims Go
Froedtert Hospital treats 90 percent of city’s gun-related injuries, passed 320 this year.
Nov 4th, 2019Sen. Johnson Says Trump Not Guilty
President shouldn’t be impeached, says Johnson, who won’t recuse himself despite his Ukraine involvement.
Oct 31st, 2019City Asks Evers’ Help on Reckless Driving
Mayor Barrett, council ask governor for funding or more state troopers to combat problem.
Oct 29th, 2019Airport Prepares for 2020 Convention
New restaurants, shops, marketing planned in time for Democratic National Convention.
Oct 28th, 2019Foxconn Innovation Centers Are On Hold
Hundreds of jobs were to be created at centers in four different cities. Little has happened.
Oct 23rd, 2019Barrett Offers City for G-7 Summit
Urges President Trump to host 2020 meeting of leading industrial nations in Milwaukee.
Oct 22nd, 2019Lead Exposure Linked to Gun Violence
UWM study finds kids exposed to lead are more likely to later commit gun violence.
Oct 21st, 2019Milwaukee Becoming a Cruise Ship Destination
Milwaukee is an increasingly important port of call for cruising on the Great Lakes, visits to city up 100 percent this year.
Oct 9th, 2019Convention Hosts Tell Milwaukee To Play The Long Game
Cleveland and Philadelphia experienced long-term economic impacts following national conventions.
Oct 6th, 2019Police Chief Touts Successes
City's homicide and non-fatal shootings are down, but chief faces reappointment with rumors swirling that he might not be retained.
Oct 3rd, 2019Bill Would Eliminate 6-Month Waiting Period To Remarry After Divorce
Bill has bipartisan support, but is opposed by the Wisconsin Family Council.
Oct 1st, 2019County Ends Vendor’s Contract Due to Actions at Border
Southwest Key's immigrant detention centers for unaccompanied minors cause termination.
Sep 27th, 2019Business, Property Owners Discuss How To Benefit From DNC
50,000 people expected to pour into Milwaukee during the DNC.
Sep 24th, 20192 Police Brutality Settlements Before the City
Council could approve $260,000 in settlements Tuesday.
Sep 23rd, 2019Carthage College Slashing Tuition by 30%
To reduce “sticker shock,” Kenosha college will cut tuition from $45,100 to $31,500.
Sep 18th, 2019Betsy DeVos Comes to Town
U.S. Education Secretary visits St. Marcus Lutheran School, promotes $5 billion federal plan for private schools.
Sep 17th, 2019City Tops in TIF Money for Streetcar
State tax system forced Milwaukee’s dependence on TIF, WPF report finds.
Sep 13th, 2019Foxconn Changes Plans In One Day
Announces fancy nine-story dome it will build, then switches to one-story warehouse-like building.
Sep 13th, 2019Homeowners Near Foxconn Say They Were Misled
Now their homes are gone for road widenings that never happened.
Sep 3rd, 2019Abele Urges Bus Drivers to Settle Contract
Union and county transit system have been in contract fight for 18 months.
Aug 30th, 2019Kathy’s House Seeks to Double Capacity
Sanctuary for cancer patients near Regional Medical Center hopes to raise $12 million.
Aug 28th, 2019DNC Official Downplays Illinois Hotels
5,000 hotel rooms a small part of 50,000 people coming to convention, Lasry notes.
Aug 26th, 2019Airport Requests $25.5 Million for Upgrade
Expanded international terminal could draw more flights, passengers.
Aug 23rd, 2019Public Museum Could Lose Accreditation
MPM asking county for funding to fix leaky roof, air conditioning system.
Aug 22nd, 2019Foxconn Goes Vertical in Mount Pleasant
Installing the first of more than 400 precast panels, weighing up to 75,000 pounds each.
Aug 20th, 2019Startup Scene Growing One App at a Time
Former UWM student creates music industry social networking app.
Aug 8th, 2019We Energies, MGE Investing $195 Million In Solar
Utilities filed joint application to own remaining power in Badger Hollow Solar Farm near Dodgeville.
Aug 5th, 2019Task Force Wants Local Green New Deal
A joint City-County task force will tackle climate change and economic inequality.
Jul 26th, 2019Evers Touts $75 Million Local Grants Fund
Competitive grants for local transportation replace state roads fund, includes mass transit.
Jul 18th, 2019County Proposal Replaces Youth Prison
Tells state it can renovate county Juvenile Justice Center to house children now in state prisons.
Jul 18th, 2019Evers Says Foxconn Won’t Meet Jobs Goals
Governor tells CNBC the company will likely hire 1500 employees, not 1800.
Jul 9th, 2019How Healthy Are State’s Lakes?
E coli advisory closed South Shore Beach on July 4th. Dozens of beaches with issues since 2013.
Jul 9th, 2019Milwaukee Protests Immigrant Detention Centers
“Close the Camps” protests also held in Brookfield, Oshkosh, De Pere and Viroqua.
Jul 3rd, 2019New Milwaukee-to-Green Bay Bus Begun
Amtrak replaces shuttered Greyhound service, with two daily round-trip buses.
Jul 2nd, 2019Foxconn Delaying Mount Pleasant Plant?
WEDC says company moving back completion of promised plant to early 2021.
Jun 28th, 2019Bill Allows Red Light Cameras in City
Legislation would give Milwaukee Police another tool to combat speeding, reckless driving.
Jun 25th, 2019Will Schools End Alternative Lunches?
Cudahy School board may change policy. Bill in state Legislature would end “lunch shaming”.
Jun 19th, 2019Public Museum Narrows New Location Search
4 sites all in Downtown. Marcus Center’s campus under consideration.
Jun 13th, 2019Funds Approved For Rail Line to Chicago
Budget committee approves $35 million to expand Hiawatha, but Illinois DOT still has proposal on hold.
Jun 11th, 2019Milwaukee 3rd Worst for Black Homeowners
Milwaukee's African American home ownership rate is 3rd worst, only Memphis, New Orleans rank lower
Jun 7th, 2019Sen. Johnson Supports Mexico Tariffs
And he’s considering running for governor or a third term for senator in 2022.
Jun 2nd, 2019UWM Grapples with Hate Speech
Swastika symbol, “gas the Jews” comment by student causes outrage, but free speech at issue.
May 21st, 2019County Launches Investigation Into Former Register Of Deeds
John La Fave retired after his office was raided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
May 19th, 2019Did Ex-Cudahy Mayor Commit Forgery?
DOJ investigating long-time mayor John Hohenfeldt for possible felony.
May 15th, 2019Why Legislators Want Tougher Drunk Driving Law
Wisconsin is the only state that doesn't criminalize drunk driving on the first offense.
May 13th, 2019Medical College Looking at Racial Disparity in Cancer Deaths
Black residents get cancer 22.2% more often than white residents in Wisconsin.
May 6th, 2019Milwaukee Police Target Speeding
Vehicle crashes, hit-and-runs spiking, police working with state patrol to clamp down.
May 2nd, 2019Evers Says He Has Clarity on Foxconn
Governor also blasts Republican rhetoric on abortion as “blasphemy.”
May 1st, 2019City May Expand Residency Incentives
Proposal would extend incentives to police and fire fighters.
Apr 30th, 2019We Energies Quits Pro-Coal Lobbying Group
Joins 10 other utilities leaving powerful Washington, D.C. lobbyist, Utility Air Regulatory Group.
Apr 27th, 2019Perez Sees Regional Impact For DNC Convention
Milwaukee’s 2020 convention will give Democratic Party springboard to organize Midwest.
Apr 24th, 2019MU Faculty, Grad Students Demand a Union
SEIU says Marquette’s non-tenured workers need higher wages, health care.
Apr 13th, 2019Can City Combat Food Deserts?
City panel hears report on many residents living far from full-service grocery store, but takes no action.
Apr 10th, 2019Zoo Opening New Elephant Exhibit
Bigger exhibit with better care of African elephants will open in May.
Apr 9th, 2019New Program Combats City’s Gun Violence
City Health Department, hospitals team up to treat gun violence as public health problem.
Apr 5th, 2019City’s Violent Crime Down in 2019
First quarter of year shows murders, non-fatal shootings, carjackings down.
Apr 3rd, 2019County Submits Youth Prison Proposal
Asks state for $41.4 million to build secure residential center for youth now at Lincoln Hills.
Mar 30th, 2019Port Milwaukee Sees Overseas Growth
Last year, port had 43 international visits, up 25 percent from 2017.
Mar 26th, 2019MillerCoors Sues Over Corn Syrup Ads
Company claims Anheuser-Busch commercials mislead, calling it “fear mongering.”
Mar 22nd, 2019New Effort Provides Doulas to 100 Women
County funding of $52,000 would provide doulas to help pregnant women in 53206 ZIP code.
Mar 20th, 2019Bill Targets Illicit Massage Parlors
Helps municipalities close them down. Another bill imposes fine for soliciting prostitutes.
Mar 18th, 2019Cross Champions New UWM Chemistry Building
Building outmoded, UW System president says. Evers also backs $130 million project.
Mar 15th, 2019Task Force Says Dump the Domes
Report commissioned by Milwaukee Public Museum and Mitchell Park Domes recommends demolition.
Mar 13th, 2019Budget Expands Rail Service to Chicago
Money would be leveraged with federal grant to expand Hiawatha from 7 to 10 daily roundtrips.
Mar 9th, 2019Evers Budget Overlooks Convention Center
Wisconsin Center District plans downtown expansion by 2020, still hopes for state funding.
Mar 8th, 2019Hagedorn Says He’ll Keep Politics Off Bench
High court candidate has faced weeks of controversy for writings on gays, abortion.
Mar 7th, 2019Sheriff Won’t Work With Federal Immigration
Lucas changes policy, won’t give information to ICE about people detained in the jail.
Mar 4th, 2019Foxconn Insider Says Project Globally Unique
"We’re not building a supply chain, we’re curating an ecosystem.”
Feb 22nd, 2019South Suburbs Consider Merging Fire, Police
Franklin, Greenfield will have discussions. Will others join talks?
Feb 19th, 2019Sup. Shea Condemns We Energies’ Pollution
Many Oak Creek residents oppose request for DNR permit, company says others along lake pollute more.
Feb 18th, 2019Beto O’Rourke Visits Milwaukee
Potential 2020 presidential candidate campaigns at MATC on national tour of college campuses.
Feb 16th, 2019Neighbor and Employer Remembers Slain Cop
“Matt was a happy guy. This whole situation is heart breaking.”
Feb 12th, 2019MPD Releases Name, Details About Slain Officer
Matthew Rittner is third officer killed in line of duty in last eight months.
Feb 7th, 2019Foxconn No Longer Needs Lake Michigan Water?
Environmentalists say company doesn’t need permit to withdraw 7 million gallons per day.
Feb 1st, 2019Cities Changing Sex Offender Residency Rules
Milwaukee, Brookfield, West Allis, others expanding areas where offenders can live.
Jan 29th, 2019County Prepares for Lincoln Hills Closing
Seeks to build secured residential center for youth in Milwaukee.
Jan 26th, 2019American Family Gave “Incredibly Rich” Offer
So says MillerCoors, which lost Miller Park naming rights to insurance company.
Jan 23rd, 2019Lead-Free Homes a Priority for Kowalik
But “we don’t have enough contractors,” city’s new health commissioner says.
Jan 17th, 2019City Ranks High for Home Buyers
Milwaukee is nation’s seventh most affordable metro market for first-time home buyers, study finds.
Jan 8th, 2019Experts Praise New State Superintendent
Evers’s choice, Stanford Taylor, is state’s first black superintendent of public instruction.
Dec 29th, 2018County Looks to Grow Hemp at the Domes
Proceeds could be used for Domes' aging infrastructure.
Dec 28th, 2018Barnes to Focus on Equity, Sustainability
Democrat Lt. Gov-elect says he wants to fix issues impacting the entire state of Wisconsin.
Dec 28th, 2018Lt. Gov.-Elect Barnes Confident Funding Will be Secured to Host DNC
City will know soon if it will host the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Dec 27th, 201885% of Land Foxconn Needs Now Sold
Just a few parcels left to acquire by Mt Pleasant. Special TIF paying for land.
Dec 14th, 2018State Is Worst in U.S. for Alcohol Abuse
24% of adults drink to excess, United Health Foundation report finds.
Dec 13th, 2018Two Firms Would Start Commuter Rail
One company envisions 23 stations and platforms along 55 miles of existing train tracks in county.
Dec 11th, 2018Downtown Cultural Campus Envisioned
Plan would include Marcus Center, Public Museum and Children’s Museum on same site.
Dec 10th, 2018Sheriff Lucas Pledges to Restore “Integrity”
Sees challenges, promises changes to county office run by David Clarke for 15 years.
Dec 6th, 2018Local Officials Oppose Wealth Test for Immigrants
Barrett, Abele, Moore oppose Trump plan requiring minimum income for immigrants to America.
Dec 5th, 2018Evers Will Fight Plan to Limit His Power
GOP lame duck session set to start today would “invalidate” election, Evers charges.
Dec 3rd, 2018Public Hearing Probes Solutions To Homeless
Population is 900 to 1,000 people. More funding, volunteers needed.
Nov 29th, 2018City Rated 2nd Worst Place For Blacks
Milwaukee gets dismal ranking in study tracking relative income, incarceration rates, six other factors.
Nov 27th, 2018Donovan Calls on MU To Help Homeless
Alderman suggests Marquette should re-open 155-room Ramada Hotel to house the homeless.
Nov 23rd, 2018City’s Restaurant Grading System Threatened
State board votes to prohibit system grading restaurants for food safety.
Nov 16th, 2018Bus Rapid Transit Plan Moves Forward
County board passes budget with BRT funding; county will seek federal grant for it.
Nov 13th, 2018Will Election Help City Get Convention?
City’s huge turnout will help it beat Houston, Miami for 2020 Democratic convention, Lasry believes.
Nov 12th, 2018