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University Project Maps Milwaukee County’s History of Racial Covenants

University Project Maps Milwaukee County’s History of Racial Covenants

The history "disrupts the notion that Jim Crow only happened in the South," says one of the authors.

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Wisconsin Residents Experience Sticker Shock on New Insurance Rates

Wisconsin Residents Experience Sticker Shock on New Insurance Rates

Tax credits to offset premiums are set to expire unless Congress intervenes.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to Hear Case About Race-Based College Scholarships

Wisconsin Supreme Court to Hear Case About Race-Based College Scholarships

State working out how to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that curtailed race-based college admissions

Transportation: Spirit Ending All Flights From Milwaukee
Transportation

Spirit Ending All Flights From Milwaukee

Budget airline canceling service amid bankruptcy.

Fast-Casual Restaurant Plans Downtown Location

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New tenant found for former Ouzo space.

Democratic Lawmakers Propose ‘Policy Framework’ For Wisconsin Data Centers

Democratic Lawmakers Propose ‘Policy Framework’ For Wisconsin Data Centers

Companies would be required to comply with labor, energy and sustainability requirements.

Lack of GOP Support Dooms Absentee Ballot Processing Bill

Lack of GOP Support Dooms Absentee Ballot Processing Bill

Despite calling it the most important reform to restore confidence in elections, GOP lawmaker says Senate Republicans aren't on board

MKE County: Board Adopts 2026 Budget, Reduces Size of MCTS Cut
MKE County

Board Adopts 2026 Budget, Reduces Size of MCTS Cut

Supervisors manage to restore some cuts, but transit and human services are hard hit in 2026 budget.

Supper Club Pop-Up Returns to Barnacle Buds

Supper Club Pop-Up Returns to Barnacle Buds

Gene's Supper Club will continue through February with classic Midwestern fare, seafood and ice cream cocktails.

MKE County: County Board Finds Funding For Emergency Food Assistance
MKE County

County Board Finds Funding For Emergency Food Assistance

Board also declares "Food Apartheid" a public health emergency.

Mexican Restaurant Opens Near Marquette

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Taquero Vaquero serves Monterrey-style dishes in former Conway's.