Public Museum Narrows New Location Search
4 sites all in Downtown. Marcus Center’s campus under consideration.
Jun 13th, 2019
Funds Approved For Rail Line to Chicago
Budget committee approves $35 million to expand Hiawatha, but Illinois DOT still has proposal on hold.
Jun 11th, 2019
Milwaukee 3rd Worst for Black Homeowners
Milwaukee's African American home ownership rate is 3rd worst, only Memphis, New Orleans rank lower
Jun 7th, 2019
Sen. Johnson Supports Mexico Tariffs
And he’s considering running for governor or a third term for senator in 2022.
Jun 2nd, 2019
UWM Grapples with Hate Speech
Swastika symbol, “gas the Jews” comment by student causes outrage, but free speech at issue.
May 21st, 2019
County Launches Investigation Into Former Register Of Deeds
John La Fave retired after his office was raided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
May 19th, 2019
Did Ex-Cudahy Mayor Commit Forgery?
DOJ investigating long-time mayor John Hohenfeldt for possible felony.
May 15th, 2019
Why Legislators Want Tougher Drunk Driving Law
Wisconsin is the only state that doesn't criminalize drunk driving on the first offense.
May 13th, 2019
Medical College Looking at Racial Disparity in Cancer Deaths
Black residents get cancer 22.2% more often than white residents in Wisconsin.
May 6th, 2019
Milwaukee Police Target Speeding
Vehicle crashes, hit-and-runs spiking, police working with state patrol to clamp down.
May 2nd, 2019
Evers Says He Has Clarity on Foxconn
Governor also blasts Republican rhetoric on abortion as “blasphemy.”
May 1st, 2019
City May Expand Residency Incentives
Proposal would extend incentives to police and fire fighters.
Apr 30th, 2019
We Energies Quits Pro-Coal Lobbying Group
Joins 10 other utilities leaving powerful Washington, D.C. lobbyist, Utility Air Regulatory Group.
Apr 27th, 2019
Perez Sees Regional Impact For DNC Convention
Milwaukee’s 2020 convention will give Democratic Party springboard to organize Midwest.
Apr 24th, 2019
MU Faculty, Grad Students Demand a Union
SEIU says Marquette’s non-tenured workers need higher wages, health care.
Apr 13th, 2019
Can City Combat Food Deserts?
City panel hears report on many residents living far from full-service grocery store, but takes no action.
Apr 10th, 2019
Zoo Opening New Elephant Exhibit
Bigger exhibit with better care of African elephants will open in May.
Apr 9th, 2019
New Program Combats City’s Gun Violence
City Health Department, hospitals team up to treat gun violence as public health problem.
Apr 5th, 2019
City’s Violent Crime Down in 2019
First quarter of year shows murders, non-fatal shootings, carjackings down.
Apr 3rd, 2019
County Submits Youth Prison Proposal
Asks state for $41.4 million to build secure residential center for youth now at Lincoln Hills.
Mar 30th, 2019
Port Milwaukee Sees Overseas Growth
Last year, port had 43 international visits, up 25 percent from 2017.
Mar 26th, 2019
MillerCoors Sues Over Corn Syrup Ads
Company claims Anheuser-Busch commercials mislead, calling it “fear mongering.”
Mar 22nd, 2019
New Effort Provides Doulas to 100 Women
County funding of $52,000 would provide doulas to help pregnant women in 53206 ZIP code.
Mar 20th, 2019
Bill Targets Illicit Massage Parlors
Helps municipalities close them down. Another bill imposes fine for soliciting prostitutes.
Mar 18th, 2019
Cross Champions New UWM Chemistry Building
Building outmoded, UW System president says. Evers also backs $130 million project.
Mar 15th, 2019
Task Force Says Dump the Domes
Report commissioned by Milwaukee Public Museum and Mitchell Park Domes recommends demolition.
Mar 13th, 2019
Budget Expands Rail Service to Chicago
Money would be leveraged with federal grant to expand Hiawatha from 7 to 10 daily roundtrips.
Mar 9th, 2019
Evers Budget Overlooks Convention Center
Wisconsin Center District plans downtown expansion by 2020, still hopes for state funding.
Mar 8th, 2019
Hagedorn Says He’ll Keep Politics Off Bench
High court candidate has faced weeks of controversy for writings on gays, abortion.
Mar 7th, 2019
Sheriff Won’t Work With Federal Immigration
Lucas changes policy, won’t give information to ICE about people detained in the jail.
Mar 4th, 2019
Foxconn Insider Says Project Globally Unique
"We’re not building a supply chain, we’re curating an ecosystem.”
Feb 22nd, 2019
South Suburbs Consider Merging Fire, Police
Franklin, Greenfield will have discussions. Will others join talks?
Feb 19th, 2019
Sup. Shea Condemns We Energies’ Pollution
Many Oak Creek residents oppose request for DNR permit, company says others along lake pollute more.
Feb 18th, 2019
Beto O’Rourke Visits Milwaukee
Potential 2020 presidential candidate campaigns at MATC on national tour of college campuses.
Feb 16th, 2019
Neighbor and Employer Remembers Slain Cop
“Matt was a happy guy. This whole situation is heart breaking.”
Feb 12th, 2019
MPD Releases Name, Details About Slain Officer
Matthew Rittner is third officer killed in line of duty in last eight months.
Feb 7th, 2019
Foxconn No Longer Needs Lake Michigan Water?
Environmentalists say company doesn’t need permit to withdraw 7 million gallons per day.
Feb 1st, 2019
Cities Changing Sex Offender Residency Rules
Milwaukee, Brookfield, West Allis, others expanding areas where offenders can live.
Jan 29th, 2019
County Prepares for Lincoln Hills Closing
Seeks to build secured residential center for youth in Milwaukee.
Jan 26th, 2019
American Family Gave “Incredibly Rich” Offer
So says MillerCoors, which lost Miller Park naming rights to insurance company.
Jan 23rd, 2019
Lead-Free Homes a Priority for Kowalik
But “we don’t have enough contractors,” city’s new health commissioner says.
Jan 17th, 2019
City Ranks High for Home Buyers
Milwaukee is nation’s seventh most affordable metro market for first-time home buyers, study finds.
Jan 8th, 2019
Experts Praise New State Superintendent
Evers’s choice, Stanford Taylor, is state’s first black superintendent of public instruction.
Dec 29th, 2018
County Looks to Grow Hemp at the Domes
Proceeds could be used for Domes' aging infrastructure.
Dec 28th, 2018
Barnes to Focus on Equity, Sustainability
Democrat Lt. Gov-elect says he wants to fix issues impacting the entire state of Wisconsin.
Dec 28th, 2018
Lt. 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, 2018
85% of Land Foxconn Needs Now Sold
Just a few parcels left to acquire by Mt Pleasant. Special TIF paying for land.
Dec 14th, 2018
State Is Worst in U.S. for Alcohol Abuse
24% of adults drink to excess, United Health Foundation report finds.
Dec 13th, 2018
Two Firms Would Start Commuter Rail
One company envisions 23 stations and platforms along 55 miles of existing train tracks in county.
Dec 11th, 2018
Downtown Cultural Campus Envisioned
Plan would include Marcus Center, Public Museum and Children’s Museum on same site.
Dec 10th, 2018
Sheriff Lucas Pledges to Restore “Integrity”
Sees challenges, promises changes to county office run by David Clarke for 15 years.
Dec 6th, 2018
Local Officials Oppose Wealth Test for Immigrants
Barrett, Abele, Moore oppose Trump plan requiring minimum income for immigrants to America.
Dec 5th, 2018
Evers Will Fight Plan to Limit His Power
GOP lame duck session set to start today would “invalidate” election, Evers charges.
Dec 3rd, 2018
Public Hearing Probes Solutions To Homeless
Population is 900 to 1,000 people. More funding, volunteers needed.
Nov 29th, 2018
City Rated 2nd Worst Place For Blacks
Milwaukee gets dismal ranking in study tracking relative income, incarceration rates, six other factors.
Nov 27th, 2018
Donovan Calls on MU To Help Homeless
Alderman suggests Marquette should re-open 155-room Ramada Hotel to house the homeless.
Nov 23rd, 2018
City’s Restaurant Grading System Threatened
State board votes to prohibit system grading restaurants for food safety.
Nov 16th, 2018
Bus Rapid Transit Plan Moves Forward
County board passes budget with BRT funding; county will seek federal grant for it.
Nov 13th, 2018
Will Election Help City Get Convention?
City’s huge turnout will help it beat Houston, Miami for 2020 Democratic convention, Lasry believes.
Nov 12th, 2018
