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Op Ed: Do MPS Board Members Deserve Pay Raise?
Op Ed

Do MPS Board Members Deserve Pay Raise?

Board members give themselves a 4.7% salary hike — but for what?

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

Sponsored: “The Secret Garden” open February 18 – May 27, 2022
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“The Secret Garden” open February 18 – May 27, 2022

Over 100 works of art by more than 80 artists across the globe come together in a whimsical, nature filled oasis amid Wisconsin's harsh winter. Open weekdays, 10am - 4pm.

Downtown Curfew Instituted, Bucks Watch Party Canceled

Downtown Curfew Instituted, Bucks Watch Party Canceled

Mass shooting triggers two-night curfew for individuals under 21, Bucks cancel Deer District party.

Sponsored: Chamber Music with Joyce Yang
Sponsored

Chamber Music with Joyce Yang

Frankly Music presents an evening of chamber music featuring the phenomenal Joyce Yang on piano. Music of Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann, and Fauré.

City’s Housing Crisis Has Historic Roots

City’s Housing Crisis Has Historic Roots

Impact of redlining, restrictive covenants, disinvestment still felt today.

Plover Man Charged in U.S. Capital Attack

Plover Man Charged in U.S. Capital Attack

21-year-old Wisconsinite among more than 800 charged in Jan. 6 insurrection.

The Rise of José Pérez

The Rise of José Pérez

How high school dropout rose to become first Latino Common Council president in Milwaukee history.

17 People Shot, 10 In Custody From Water Street Shooting

17 People Shot, 10 In Custody From Water Street Shooting

21 people shot across three incidents downtown Friday night following Bucks game.

Friday Photos: Element Opens in Walker’s Point, Nearly Fully Leased
Friday Photos

Element Opens in Walker’s Point, Nearly Fully Leased

New S. 5th St. apartment building finds no issue drawing residents.

Evers Opposes Parole for Man Who Killed Wife

Evers Opposes Parole for Man Who Killed Wife

Governor asks parole board to reverse parole for Douglas Balsewicz, who killed his wife in 1997.

Milwaukee Preparing Agreement For Possible Republican National Convention

Milwaukee Preparing Agreement For Possible Republican National Convention

Common Council would approve framework agreement to allow formal work with GOP.