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Murphy’s Law: Young Voters, Black Voters Key to Election?
Murphy’s Law

Young Voters, Black Voters Key to Election?

Two separate groups working on voter turnout could have big impact.

City Hall: The Inspector General Is Coming
City Hall

The Inspector General Is Coming

Common Council creates its own watchdog to monitor city departments.

City Hall: Barrett Unveils 2019 Budget Proposal
City Hall

Barrett Unveils 2019 Budget Proposal

Proposal would add 10 police officers, spend $20 million on lead abatement efforts.

Federal Agents Arrest 30 State Immigrants

Federal Agents Arrest 30 State Immigrants

Crackdown by ICE agents arrests two in Milwaukee, 11 in Madison.

Do Walker, Evers Campaign on State Time?

Do Walker, Evers Campaign on State Time?

Elected officials have looser rules for how much time they can take away from the job.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Riverwest Hostel In Final Funding Push
Eyes on Milwaukee

Riverwest Hostel In Final Funding Push

Project must raise $100,000 more from investors to complete financing package.

Photo Gallery: The Animal Magnetism of Petfest 2018
Photo Gallery

The Animal Magnetism of Petfest 2018

Kitty City. Cheese head chihuahuas. And much more, all captured in our photos.

Op Ed: More Regulation of School Choice a Mistake
Op Ed

More Regulation of School Choice a Mistake

Study shows higher quality schools less likely to accept funding as rules increase.

Photo Gallery: PARK(ing) Day 2018 Enlivens Downtown
Photo Gallery

PARK(ing) Day 2018 Enlivens Downtown

People rather than cars took over parking spots and activated them on Friday.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Melissa Weber
NEWaukeean of the Week

Melissa Weber

"I would have to say a game changer for the city would most likely be the emergence of the streetcar."

The State of Politics: Democratic Program Recruits Women Candidates
The State of Politics

Democratic Program Recruits Women Candidates

Emerge program’s training give women the confidence to run for office.

Court Watch: Public Defender Pushes $70 Rate for Appointed Counsel
Court Watch

Public Defender Pushes $70 Rate for Appointed Counsel

State hourly rate of $40 lowest in nation, indigent defendants often have no attorney.