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Mayor’s Budget Doesn’t Divest From Police
We need real cuts, more spending on violence prevention. Come to Tuesday night budget hearing.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Markasa Tucker and Rick Banks
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up 127% In Three Weeks
Active hospitalizations set a record high for third day in a row,
Oct 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Trapper Schoepp Live Sunday Oct 11th at 5 p.m.
Rock the Green and the H-D Museum have teamed up to bring an exclusive day of live concerts from Trapper Schoepp, Lex Allen & De La Buena while raising funds for both the musicians and their partner nonprofits. In-person tickets are $10 per person, per concert and seated by party at socially distant tables.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Rock the Green
Why Should Court End Mask Mandate, Judge Asks
Legislature has power to end Evers mandate, he notes, why should court usurp that right?
Oct 5th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Inside the Huron Building
Milwaukee's newest office building opens, mixing old with new, Downtown with Third Ward.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Schimel Won’t Self-Quarantine
Exposed to Sen. Ron Johnson who tested positive, but won’t wear mask in court. Attorneys fear risk for themselves and clients.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Can Recycling Improve Racial Equity?
Aldermen want recycling contract with a city-based business to create jobs for residents.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
County Sales Tax Revenues Hold Steady
Revenues down in urban counties like Milwaukee, up in some rural and vacation areas.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
4 Reasons Legislature Won’t Reconvene
Haven’t met since April, won’t return this year. Republicans explain why.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Search for Police Chief Goes National
5 of 6 candidates from outside Milwaukee. FPC to decide by December. Barrett will weigh in.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Food Truck Serves Mussels, Burrata
Plus: That new Bay View taproom. And a Rice Krispies treat store in West Allis, of course.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
City Leadership Weak on Police Reforms?
Serious reform of race-based stops by Milwaukee police not happening, report on federal court settlement finds.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
