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Milwaukee Loosens COVID-19 Health Restrictions

Milwaukee Loosens COVID-19 Health Restrictions

Business and public gathering capacities increased, some restrictions lifted.

$15 Minimum Wage Would Help A Third of State’s Workers

$15 Minimum Wage Would Help A Third of State’s Workers

Researchers say the minimum wage in Wisconsin can be doubled without job losses.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Fiserv Forum Hotel Would Rise Nine Stories, Have Two Restaurants
Eyes on Milwaukee

Fiserv Forum Hotel Would Rise Nine Stories, Have Two Restaurants

Rooftop bar, floor targeted at NBA teams and a two-story presidential suite are planned.

Theater: Where the Bones Are Buried
Theater

Where the Bones Are Buried

MCT production dramatizes a tragic story along the Mexican border.

Police Departments Stalling Release of Public Records

Police Departments Stalling Release of Public Records

The Milwaukee and Kenosha police departments have dragged their feet on records requests for months.

State Launching $300 Unemployment Supplement

State Launching $300 Unemployment Supplement

In the coming months three more unemployment assistance programs will be available.

Blomme Charged With Possession of Child Pornography

Blomme Charged With Possession of Child Pornography

The circuit court judge was charged with seven counts of possession of child pornography.

MKE County: County Plans Lakefront Food Festival
MKE County

County Plans Lakefront Food Festival

Plan is to feature 6 to 10 food trucks at McKinley Marina in July or August.

Republicans Reject Evers Entire Capital Budget

Republicans Reject Evers Entire Capital Budget

But plan could be revisited later in the budget process.

WI Daily: 318 New COVID-19 Cases
WI Daily

318 New COVID-19 Cases

DHS reported 15 COVID-19 deaths.

Cocktails To Go Bill Passes Assembly

Cocktails To Go Bill Passes Assembly

State Senate has yet to vote on the legislation. City has concerns.

Bill Forces Public Hearings By Legislature

Bill Forces Public Hearings By Legislature

With enough signatures, public could petition for hearings on proposals legislators refuse to consider.