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Bill Would Withhold Funds To Help Homeless, Ban Living On Public Property

Bill Would Withhold Funds To Help Homeless, Ban Living On Public Property

Republican sponsor says it's intended to "defund all the stuff that doesn't work."

Federal Government Investigating Civil Rights Complaint About I-94 Expansion

Federal Government Investigating Civil Rights Complaint About I-94 Expansion

Groups oppose plan to expand, but not rebuild highway through Milwaukee's West Side.

1840 Hosting Simpsons-Inspired Pop-Up

1840 Hosting Simpsons-Inspired Pop-Up

Brewery's 5-day event to feature games, food, trivia, special release beers and Simpsons impression contests.

State Labor Secretary Touts Wins in 2023

State Labor Secretary Touts Wins in 2023

Record year for apprenticeships and much improved unemployment insurance system.

Program Promotes Homeownership for Low-Income Renters

Program Promotes Homeownership for Low-Income Renters

Metcalfe Park Homeownership Initiative helping 30 renters in city buy homes.

Data Wonk: District 8 Becoming More Democratic. Its Senator Isn’t.
Data Wonk

District 8 Becoming More Democratic. Its Senator Isn’t.

State Sen. Dan Knodl votes like MAGA Republican in a nearly evenly divided district.

MKE County: County Board Campaign Derailed by False Nomination Signatures
MKE County

County Board Campaign Derailed by False Nomination Signatures

Sup. Steve Taylor's opponent Andrew Matias booted from District 17 race by election commission.

Lakefront Brewery Hosting Hot Wing Trivia Event

Lakefront Brewery Hosting Hot Wing Trivia Event

Plus: a special Valentine's Day event and new gluten-free offerings at the brewery.

Lakeside Bakery Permanently Closed

Lakeside Bakery Permanently Closed

Its Bay View building on Oklahoma Ave. had housed a bakery for nearly 100 years.

Assembly Committee Considers Final Five Runoff System for Elections

Assembly Committee Considers Final Five Runoff System for Elections

Bipartisan bill's version of ranked choice voting is for congressional races only.

City Hall: Elected Officials Pay Hike Wins First Endorsement, Opposition
City Hall

Elected Officials Pay Hike Wins First Endorsement, Opposition

Multi-million dollar proposal also includes raises for dozens of department, division leaders.

Murphy’s Law: Local Hospitals Violate Price Transparency Rules
Murphy’s Law

Local Hospitals Violate Price Transparency Rules

Children’s and Ascension hospitals are the worst, report finds, which causes higher costs.