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Port Director Being Promoted To City’s HR Director
City's current head of HR leaving city government.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneThe Next Bar Pours Into East Side Nightlife
New tavern replaces Upper East Bar at the corner of North and Oakland avenues.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
MCTS Hires Outsider As New Leader
Beleaguered transit system just saw its third director in three years depart.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Graham KilmerCouncil Adopts Growing MKE Plan
Now known as 'Housing Element,' plan aims to fight off gentrification, create 'missing middle' housing.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneGrocery Store Opens in Former Walgreens
Southside building now home to Supermercado La Hacienda.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Sophie BolichAfter Lengthy Debate, Council Legalizes Carriage Homes
Did Milwaukee just eliminate single-family zoning?
Jul 15th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneSummerfest Attendance 8% Higher Than Last Year
But was still below numbers for pre-pandemic two-week format.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Graham KilmerIllegal Fireworks Linked to Rising Number of Milwaukee Fires
Seven fireworks-related fires on July 4th, mostly on north side of city.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceTrouble at Milwaukee Art Museum?
Amid financial problems, staff layoffs, board leadership questioned.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyRepublicans Push Bill to Withhold Pay for Suspended Judges
A pointed response to arrest and suspension of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Joins States Suing Trump For Withholding Education Funds
24 states challenge withdrawal of $6.8 billion just before school year to begin.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWhat’s Next in Legal Fight Over Abortion in Wisconsin?
More issues remain after WI Supreme Court struck down 19th century ban.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio