Marquette Employees Launch Unionization Drive
Organizers ask for fair contracts, wages and benefits
Apr 12th, 2024
Regents Approve UW Tuition Increase
Segregated fees, room and board rates, graduate tuition, nonresident undergraduate tuition will also increase.
Apr 4th, 2024
Wisconsin Enthusiasts Will Drive a Thousand Miles for Solar Eclipse
Seeking 'earth-shatteringly gorgeous' views. Partial eclipse visible from Wisconsin.
Mar 25th, 2024
Marquette University Plans Budget Cuts
Reductions in revenue will force 7% cut or $31 million over next six years.
Mar 20th, 2024
Kaul Hints He Could Pursue Larger Wisconsin Abortion Lawsuit
Wisconsin AG suggests he will pursue ruling if Supreme Court agrees to hear case.
Mar 14th, 2024
New Cancer Treatment Coming To Wisconsin
Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin building new proton therapy clinic.
Mar 11th, 2024
The Rise of Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs
A Milwaukeean since 2011, he will compete on upcoming season of ‘Top Chef.’
Mar 5th, 2024
Mississippi Mayor Visits Wisconsin Capitol For Black Advocacy Day
Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba says self-determination is key to quality of life issues
Mar 1st, 2024
Concordia University Is Latest College To Face Financial Challenges
Move follows 2023 closing of nearby Cardinal Stritch University
Feb 16th, 2024
Grants Will Fund Recovery Housing For Those Facing Homelessness and Battling Opioids
Program is funded by larger opioid settlement.
Jan 12th, 2024
Program Promotes Homeownership for Low-Income Renters
Metcalfe Park Homeownership Initiative helping 30 renters in city buy homes.
Jan 10th, 2024
Following 2022 Record, Wisconsin Pedestrian Deaths Declined In 2023
Milwaukee County had a third of the state's pedestrian deaths, a disproportionately large share.
Jan 4th, 2024
Milwaukee Aims to Become Healthiest City In Wisconsin
New plan by city health department addresses racism, health equity.
Dec 18th, 2023
Law Makes Financial Literacy A High School Graduation Requirement
Bipartisan proposal goes into effect with 2028 Wisconsin high school graduating class.
Dec 8th, 2023
HIV Cases Are Rising in Wisconsin
But those with the disease are living longer, healthier lives.
Dec 4th, 2023
Bill Would Help Prevent Food Waste
State grants to help create community composting, get retailers' unsold products to food pantries.
Nov 25th, 2023
Amidst Inflation Crunch, Food Pantries Need Donations
Demand is growing and federal aid program has stopped.
Nov 22nd, 2023
Kenosha Hard Rock Casino Plan Again Advancing
Two votes expected to occur this month, reviving previously rejected plan.
Nov 16th, 2023
Wisconsin Cities Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement
An influx of funding will help, but the pace was already increasing finds new WPF report.
Nov 10th, 2023
Community Groups Working With Milwaukee VA To Prevent Veteran Suicides
Suicide rate for veterans is 58% higher than other adults.
Nov 3rd, 2023
Number of Hospitals Losing Money In Wisconsin Triples
Sixty hospitals reported losses in 2022 as revenue falls and costs grow.
Oct 30th, 2023
Wauwatosa Might Mow Down One Resident’s Front-Yard Garden
In a world of well-mowed grass, municipal codes and natural planting are often in conflict.
Oct 26th, 2023
More Doulas Getting Trained in Milwaukee
Program by African American Breastfeeding Network aims to reduce infant mortality.
Oct 23rd, 2023
Milwaukee Jewish and Muslim Film Fests Coincide With War
Both festivals running this month. 'It gives people a chance to discuss their feelings.'
Oct 20th, 2023
State’s Smaller Municipalities Struggle for Revenue
New shared revenue deal a lifeline, but local needs go beyond that.
Oct 9th, 2023
Milwaukee, 6 Other Counties Fall Short of Federal Air Quality Standards
New DNR report shows 7 counties fail to meet 2015 EPA ozone standards. All 7 are near Lake Michigan.
Oct 5th, 2023
IndyCar Racing Returns to Milwaukee
State Fair Park and IndyCar sign a 3-year contract for Milwaukee Mile Speedway.
Sep 26th, 2023
Zoo Will Close Seal, Sea Lion Exhibit
Citing costs, it will end partnership with Ocean Connections in December.
Sep 19th, 2023
Car Crashes A Leading Cause of Death For State’s Elk
Once gone from Wisconsin, there are now 515 elk in state, and the number is growing.
Sep 11th, 2023
Republican Child Care Bills Aim To Address Shortages By Cutting Regulations
Gov. Evers called for a Sept. 20 special session to address shortages, has different plan.
Sep 7th, 2023
New Wisconsin Absentee Ballots Aim To Reduce Mistakes
Envelope targeted at making sure witness signature is provided.
Aug 10th, 2023
