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City Hall: Mayor Pledges To Get Involved in Schools
City Hall

Mayor Pledges To Get Involved in Schools

Johnson vows to make Milwaukee a city that attracts people because of its schools.

City Hall: Council President Jose Perez Reelected
City Hall

Council President Jose Perez Reelected

Pérez wins by 10-5 vote over Milele Coggs to lead city's legislative body.

Transportation: Off-Board Fare Collection Begins on Connect 1
Transportation

Off-Board Fare Collection Begins on Connect 1

Transit system adds final piece to its east-west bus rapid transit route.

We Energies Wants Rate Hikes in 2025, 2026

We Energies Wants Rate Hikes in 2025, 2026

WPS does, too. That would make 8 straight years of rate hikes for We Energies.

After 54 Years Pizza Man Closes in Milwaukee

After 54 Years Pizza Man Closes in Milwaukee

Riverwest restaurant shut down, but there's still a Wauwatosa location.

MKE County: First Majority-Women Milwaukee County Board in History Sworn In
MKE County

First Majority-Women Milwaukee County Board in History Sworn In

Board chair Marcelia Nicholson hangs onto the position for a third-term.

Wisconsin Elections Chief Meagan Wolfe Gets Increased Security

Wisconsin Elections Chief Meagan Wolfe Gets Increased Security

Election workers have faced threats. Trump claimed Wolfe would 'try to steal' election.

Murphy’s Law: The Return of County Cronyism
Murphy’s Law

The Return of County Cronyism

Or maybe it never went away. Push for 36% salary hikes echoes mentality behind infamous county pension plan.

Wings Co. Opens on Northwest Side

Wings Co. Opens on Northwest Side

Fast-food restaurant specializes in boneless and traditional chicken wings in many flavors.

City Hall: New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History
City Hall

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.

Court Suspends City’s Private Security Requirements

Court Suspends City’s Private Security Requirements

6 plaintiffs challenge ordinance tightening rules for businesses hiring security.

Evers Picks New Department of Revenue Secretary

Evers Picks New Department of Revenue Secretary

David Casey will replace Peter Barca, who stepped down from cabinet post.