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Conference Spotlights Human Trafficking

Conference Spotlights Human Trafficking

Milwaukee a "hot spot," with more than 1000 arrests in three years. experts say.

Book: The Voyage of Donald Baumgartner
Book

The Voyage of Donald Baumgartner

High seas adventure weathered perilous storms. Excerpt from book on Milwaukee businessman and philanthropist.

Murphy’s Law: Was Barrett Asleep on Health Department?
Murphy’s Law

Was Barrett Asleep on Health Department?

Problems may go back a decade and mayor deserves much blame, some alderman say.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Broadway Office Building Plan Advances
Eyes on Milwaukee

Broadway Office Building Plan Advances

Jeffers would add first modern building to historic block.

City Hall: Will City Adopt a New Flag?
City Hall

Will City Adopt a New Flag?

Arts Board doesn't seem crazy about "Peoples' Flag," has invited creators to next meeting.

State Politicians Split on Kavanaugh

State Politicians Split on Kavanaugh

Vukmir disagrees with Baldwin, Evers; Walker equivocates on Supreme Court nominee.

Sponsored: Tips on Safe Driving in Milwaukee
Sponsored

Tips on Safe Driving in Milwaukee

Fall is here, school is in session and after-school hours can be more dangerous for drivers.

City Streets: Estes Street Honors Bay View Pioneer
City Streets

Estes Street Honors Bay View Pioneer

North Carolina native Elijah Estes settled in 1830s in area that became Bay View.

Wisconsin Budget: Minorities Earn Far Less Than Whites
Wisconsin Budget

Minorities Earn Far Less Than Whites

State’s average Hispanic woman earns nearly $1 million less lifetime pay than average white man.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Gabriel Yeager
NEWaukeean of the Week

Gabriel Yeager

"We are incredibly fortunate to live on the fresh coast."

The State of Politics: The Rise of Absentee Ballots
The State of Politics

The Rise of Absentee Ballots

Just 12% of all ballots in 2004, could hit 33% in 2020.

Dining: Third Ward Restaurant Swig Closing
Dining

Third Ward Restaurant Swig Closing

Small plates restaurant in business 15 years, attempted rebranding fails.