Feature
Crump Wins Committee Support to Head DCD
New commissioner would serve in one of most visible, influential administration roles.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee 6th Most Diverse City in US?
More diverse than nearly 600 other cities, says new report. Should we believe it?
Jun 30th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
K-12 Teachers Don’t Reflect Students’ Diversity
Study finds state's teachers of color up by 22.5% in last decade while students of color rose 28%.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vaun Mayes Released From Jail
DA reviewing charges on protest organizer. Activists call it targeted harassment, call for Chief Morales to step down.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Testing Surges, But Positive Case Rate Still Increasing
14-day average continues to tick upward as Wisconsin records second-biggest one-day case increase.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Dimitrijevic Introduces Mask Mandate
Mayor Barrett and council President Johnson endorse a city-wide mandate.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
45% in State Have Put Off Medical Care
Census Bureau survey also finds 21% may face loss of job income, 18% missed rent or mortgage payment.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Republicans Flip-Flop on Local Control
First demanded local control of COVID-19 rules, now oppose county restrictions.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Biggest Ever Affordable Housing Project Advances
197-unit, $59 million Community Within the Corridor project would get $3 million from city.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Health Care Workers Demand Hazard Pay
As COVID-19 cases rise again, Democratic bill provides increased pay, paid medical leave.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Original Reopens
East Side restaurant offers takeout and outdoor dining only, with brand new menu, craft cocktails.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Appeals Court Upholds Early Voting Restriction
Overrules federal district court, upholds Republican restrictions on voting in Wisconsin.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
