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Three Milwaukee Arts Groups Get $5 Million Challenge Grants

Three Milwaukee Arts Groups Get $5 Million Challenge Grants

Milwaukee Symphony, Rep and Art Museum must each match $5 million gift.

Water Council CEO Retiring, Group Will Align With MMAC

Water Council CEO Retiring, Group Will Align With MMAC

New CEO will head organization that's now an 'affiliate' of leading business group.

City Still Pausing New Liquor Licenses in Vacant Aldermanic District

City Still Pausing New Liquor Licenses in Vacant Aldermanic District

On hold until April 1. Pending licenses range from dive bars to upscale restaurant.

Murphy’s Law: Don Smiley’s 12 Years of Lavish Pay
Murphy’s Law

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Continuing in 2023 even after new Summerfest president appointed.

Artist Pamela Scesniak Has Died

Artist Pamela Scesniak Has Died

She was a longtime member of women's polka band The Squeezettes.

MKE County: Evers Proposes Funding for County Courthouse Project
MKE County

Evers Proposes Funding for County Courthouse Project

Proposing $25 million for new $495 million courthouse operated under state mandate.

Milwaukee’s Best Playground Is Now Open

Milwaukee’s Best Playground Is Now Open

'Rainbow Park' reopens on Summerfest grounds along lakefront.

New Intercity Bus Service Offers Service to Madison, Chicago

New Intercity Bus Service Offers Service to Madison, Chicago

With connections throughout much of Midwest

Schimel, Republicans Target Trump Voters in State Supreme Court Race

Schimel, Republicans Target Trump Voters in State Supreme Court Race

'The idea that court races are completely without partisan influences, that’s gone.'

Susan Crawford Touts Work As Prosecutor in State Supreme Court Bid

Susan Crawford Touts Work As Prosecutor in State Supreme Court Bid

Backed by Democratic Party, she calls her opponent 'an extreme partisan politician.'

Historic Gay Bar This is It! Has Closed

Historic Gay Bar This is It! Has Closed

A small shrine is beginning to form at site of former tavern on Wells Street.

The State of Politics: Evers Wants More Taxes for Roads
The State of Politics

Evers Wants More Taxes for Roads

Republicans may oppose plan which includes $120 hike in vehicle license fee.