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Is ICE Building A Detention Facility in Milwaukee?
Politicians and community groups keep using the D word. ICE says no.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneState Gives Milwaukee Millions for Court Security, Forensic Science Center
State provides more than $6 million for initiatives important to local justice system leaders.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Graham KilmerPop Up Brings Back Menu Items From Cult Favorite Restaurant
South Water Snacks revives Sticky A$$ Ribs, BBQ meatballs and more at the cocktail bar.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Fate of Mosaics in State Office Building Uncertain
Installed in 1963 and designed to last for millennia, they might not survive the decade.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Michael HorneMeet The Eight Candidates Running To Replace Brostoff
Special election for third district aldermanic seat draws large field.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene6 Community Groups Get Funding For Substance Abuse Programs
County awards $600,000 in opioid settlement funds to nonprofits fighting drug abuse.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Graham KilmerJudge Dismisses Business Group’s Lawsuit Over Local Control of Large Farms
Counties and towns have passed ordinances to regulate CAFO operations, while farm groups want to prevent them.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioSupreme Court Considering Whether GOP Can Block State Ban On Conversion Therapy
At issue is whether Legislature is within its power to suspend rules for state agencies without passing a law to do so.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee’s New District Attorney Sworn In
Kent Lovern replaces John Chisholm as Milwaukee's top prosecutor.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Democrats Reveal Their Planned First Legislative Proposals
Package of bills comes as Democrats now have more seats in Assembly and Senate.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
See Updated Plans For Deer District Apartments, MATC Gym
Jeffers plans to break ground this summer on full-block development
Jan 16th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin’s Prisons Receiving Third-Party Review
Six month, $500,000 effort underway. Activists want engagement.
Jan 16th, 2025 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner