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Back in the News: John Menard’s Fortunes Declining
Back in the News

John Menard’s Fortunes Declining

Losing court cases and paying judgments while seeing his wealth decline.

What To Do About High-Speed Chases?

What To Do About High-Speed Chases?

MPD, council, Fire & Police Commission at odds over policy. Ten deaths in past year.

Former Southside Club Could Reopen as Sports Bar

Former Southside Club Could Reopen as Sports Bar

Seasoned entrepreneur Marcela Lechuga promises safer run for troubled tavern space.

Council Could Use Its New Police Oversight Authority For First Time

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But police union is objecting to proposal to address killings involving officers.

Shorewood Siblings Launch Ube-Focused Bakery

Shorewood Siblings Launch Ube-Focused Bakery

A yam native to Philippines is used in Ube MKE's pop-up business of purple-hued sweets.

Board Membership Dispute Erupts at Social Development Commission

Board Membership Dispute Erupts at Social Development Commission

Anti-poverty agency beset by escalating pattern of disagreements among the board.

Company Trades Brookfield for Milwaukee’s Innovation District

Company Trades Brookfield for Milwaukee’s Innovation District

National contract furniture dealer Henricksen moves to trendy Walker’s Point building.

Data Wonk: Why Are So Many Republican Legislators Quitting?
Data Wonk

Why Are So Many Republican Legislators Quitting?

The data suggests many still have safe seats. Unless there's a Democratic blowout.

Opponents Fight ‘Largest Transmission Line Ever Constructed’ in Wisconsin

Opponents Fight ‘Largest Transmission Line Ever Constructed’ in Wisconsin

200-foot towers would stretch across Driftless region, helping power data centers.

State Democratic Leader Lays Out Policy Plans If Party Wins Trifecta

State Democratic Leader Lays Out Policy Plans If Party Wins Trifecta

Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein points to school funding, property taxes and more.

Three Accused False Electors Plead Not Guilty in Dane County Court

Three Accused False Electors Plead Not Guilty in Dane County Court

Jim Troupis and Kenneth Chesebro were national leaders in scheme to overturn 2020 election.

Wisconsin’s Lead Pipe Count Is Falling. But The Search Isn’t Over.

Wisconsin’s Lead Pipe Count Is Falling. But The Search Isn’t Over.

56% of Whitefish Bay's pipes made of lead. Statewide 180,000 pipes still not analyzed.