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New South Shore Park Beach Takes Shape
New beach designed to improve water quality, reduce beach closings.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
EPA Rolling Regulations, Which Could Delay Wisconsin Utilities’ Shift From Coal
Business groups support the move while environmental and health advocates denounce the rollbacks.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Key Issues Driving County’s Poor Budget Picture
County projects to have $47 million deficit in 2026, but it already faces a 2025 deficit.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Assembly Passes Bill That Adds Penalties, Definitions to Police-in-MPS Policy
The bill comes after a court order directed the district to reinstate school resource officers.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Closing Three More Schools Due To Lead Hazards
Closures to start Monday as more investigations reveal 'significant lead hazards.'
Mar 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Historic Bar Getting New Operator
Seasoned proprietor John Dye will expand his collection of historic taverns.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee County’s Population Grew For First Time Since 2014
International immigration and birth rate are key drivers. But one neighbor outpacing state's largest county.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Will March Through Downtown
And if that's not your thing, how about a TV show pop-up or a horror convention?
Mar 13th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Corned Beef Restaurant To Replace Buffalo Boss
Fast-growing local chain Mae Velma's Corned Beef plans fourth location.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Republicans Pivot to Virtual Town Halls To Avoid Opposition
Rep. Van Orden blames 'Soros-funded agitators.'
Mar 13th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
With DPI Race Looming, Poll Shows Growing Dissatisfaction With Public Schools
More than half of people say standards are too low, but 45% admit they don't know what test scores actually are.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
USDA Ends Program That Brought Locally-Grown Food To Pantries, Schools
Program paid Wisconsin farmers more than $11 million since 2022 inception.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
