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Why Is There A Worker Shortage?

Why Is There A Worker Shortage?

Employers disagree, but big decline in child care centers could be a key issue.

Rushed Redistricting Plan Criticized

Rushed Redistricting Plan Criticized

Could a mysterious bill keep Republican gerrymandering in place until 2024?

City Hall: Police Again Enforcing Expired Plates
City Hall

Police Again Enforcing Expired Plates

Fair warning to drivers, who haven't had to renew license plates since COVID-19 health order issued.

Legislator Compares Children’s Museum to Nazis

Legislator Compares Children’s Museum to Nazis

Republican attacks Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum's mask policy, citing the Gestapo.

MKE County: Drug Overdose Effort Wins Federal Grant
MKE County

Drug Overdose Effort Wins Federal Grant

County medical examiner and medical college get $1.2 million grant to help confront crisis of drug overdose deaths.

City Hall: City Could Spend $100,000 To Argue Over $100,000
City Hall

City Could Spend $100,000 To Argue Over $100,000

Fight between City Attorney Tearman Spencer and Common Council getting worse.

Op Ed: EPA Overrules Pruitt-Walker Smog Increases
Op Ed

EPA Overrules Pruitt-Walker Smog Increases

Ex-governor and EPA leader raised legal pollution level to aid Foxconn plan.

Dining: New Restaurant Cloud 9 Is A Cereal Bar
Dining

New Restaurant Cloud 9 Is A Cereal Bar

Walnut Hill restaurant serves everything from cereal shakes to cereal-infused pancakes and waffles.

Central Standard Distillery Installs Historic Tasting Table

Central Standard Distillery Installs Historic Tasting Table

3,000-pound table made from 122-year-old maple tree planted by Archbishop Messmer.

Marquette Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination

Marquette Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination

Beloit College and Lawrence University will also require vaccinations.

Now Serving: Lazy Susan Reopens Indoor Dining
Now Serving

Lazy Susan Reopens Indoor Dining

Plus: New beer garden, new doughnut shop coming. And Culvers adds two custard flavors.

Eyes on Milwaukee: 2021 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced
Eyes on Milwaukee

2021 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced

From big to small, the mayor picks 25 winners in 10 different aldermanic districts.