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County Picks Location for Youth Offender Facility

County Picks Location for Youth Offender Facility

Northwest side facility planned as part of model program to reduce recidivism.

Evers Hires Private Lawyers In Lame Duck Case

Evers Hires Private Lawyers In Lame Duck Case

Suit seeks to overturn Republican laws limiting governor’s powers.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Is the Marcus Center a Historic Building?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Is the Marcus Center a Historic Building?

Two architects have nominated 1969 building for historic designation, which would slow redesign.

2018 Had Fewest Refugees In 10 Years

2018 Had Fewest Refugees In 10 Years

472 refugees to Wisconsin last year, down from 585 in 2017.

City Streets: The Complicated History of Highway 100
City Streets

The Complicated History of Highway 100

Part of it was “Lovers Lane,” all of it made a 38-mile bypass of the city.

NEWaukean of the Week: Justyce Blankenship
NEWaukean of the Week

Justyce Blankenship

"I love the entrepreneurial attitude of the people that live here."

The State of Politics: Republicans May Oppose Medical Marijuana
The State of Politics

Republicans May Oppose Medical Marijuana

Vos, Steineke say Evers’ support for full legalization has poisoned the discussion.

Court Watch: City’s Pot Cases Down 17% Last Year
Court Watch

City’s Pot Cases Down 17% Last Year

Milwaukee Municipal Court sees decline in marijuana cases in 2018.

Polar Storm Pummels the State

Polar Storm Pummels the State

Winter storm warning, 6 to 13 inches of snow, then arctic cold. Ugh.

SOLD OUT: Milwaukee Tour (for Milwaukeeans!) Returns
SOLD OUT

Milwaukee Tour (for Milwaukeeans!) Returns

Led by Adam Carr, his last one was a hit. $10 discount for our members. Join the fun!

Plats and Parcels: Just One Proposal for Soldiers Home
Plats and Parcels

Just One Proposal for Soldiers Home

VA attracts only one bidder to redevelop three historic buildings.

Should Washington Park Get Historic Designation?

Should Washington Park Get Historic Designation?

Proposal for Olmsted-designed park could alter Urban Ecology Center’s plans for renovation.