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Giving Fest MKE
Kick off 2021 with Giving Fest, a winter festival you don’t even need to leave your couch to enjoy! 50+ virtual events from Jan. 15-Feb. 28 will bring support to Milwaukee’s local businesses when they need it most. These virtual events have real impact!
Jan 26th, 2021 by VISIT Milwaukee
Former Gimbels Will Be “ThriveOn King”
$84.5 million MLK Drive project to have 77 apartments and offices for medical college and Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
School Boards Debate Racial Mascots
Tough talk, but Wisconsin Association of School Boards passes watered down resolution.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
Take a Voyage with the Florentine Opera
Travel virtually to hear great music performed in Venice, the Burgundy region of France, and Tequila, Mexico.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Florentine Opera Company
Parks to Study McKinley Beach Safety
After three drownings in 2020, county is looking to re-engineer the beach.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Criminal Record Expungement Bill Is Back
Bipartisan bill pushed by Rep. Evan Goyke nearly passed in last session.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bradford Beach Restaurant Advancing
Concessionaire plans to add full-service restaurant to historic beach house.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Do State Election Laws Need Reform?
After months of Trump’s false claims, legislators still squabbling, but a bipartisan bill is possible.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Mensah Now a Waukesha Sheriff’s Deputy
Wauwatosa Police officer who killed three people over five years hired by Waukesha County. Will be paid for both jobs through 2021.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Vel Phillips Capitol Statue Moves Forward
State committee advances plan to honor Milwaukee civil rights pioneer.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
When Will Unemployment Benefits Arrive?
Federal pandemic package includes 11 weeks of aid, but when will state DWD process them?
Jan 26th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Beware of GOP Voting Restrictions
Republican legislators are floating plans to make if harder for some people to vote.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Jay Heck
