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A Bonobo Is Born

A Bonobo Is Born

Endangered bonobo born at Milwaukee County Zoo, the first such birth since 2016.

Milwaukee Proposes Subsidy For Downtown Office Tower Conversion

Milwaukee Proposes Subsidy For Downtown Office Tower Conversion

King Drive development would also be aided by city subsidy.

Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators

Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators

A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?

Waukesha School District Considers Closing Schools

Waukesha School District Considers Closing Schools

District cites enrollment decline. Parents say likely plans target Hispanic families.

Medical Experts Cite Rise in Fireworks Injuries, Urge Safety on July 4th

Medical Experts Cite Rise in Fireworks Injuries, Urge Safety on July 4th

Firework-related injuries up by 52% last year, trend felt in Wisconsin.

Transportation: Can Milwaukee Achieve Zero Traffic Deaths?
Transportation

Can Milwaukee Achieve Zero Traffic Deaths?

Mayor signs 100-item Vision Zero action plan, touts decline in traffic deaths.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban

Pre-Civil War law was invalidated by later laws, justices find in 4-3 ruling.

Transportation: County Transportation Director Resigns
Transportation

County Transportation Director Resigns

Donna Brown-Martin resigns after shocking MCTS budget deficit revealed.

City Hall: Meet Milwaukee’s Flag Task Force
City Hall

Meet Milwaukee’s Flag Task Force

Will the council agree with its rankings?

City-Owned Building Could Become Dessert Shop

City-Owned Building Could Become Dessert Shop

Proposal would transform former barber shop into a neighborhood bakery.

Their Budget Closes Green Bay Prison, GOP Leaders Announce

Their Budget Closes Green Bay Prison, GOP Leaders Announce

Evers had called for this. Safety concerns have plagued 127-year-old facility

State Budget Deal Would Give UWM $189 Million

State Budget Deal Would Give UWM $189 Million

Funds from state capital budget would redevelop former Columbia Hospital.