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City Handing Out Free Gun Locks

City Handing Out Free Gun Locks

Part of broader effort to reduce gun violence and accidental shootings by kids, say mayor and police chief.

Now Serving: Wine Bar Opens in Downtown Food Hall
Now Serving

Wine Bar Opens in Downtown Food Hall

Also new this week: Walker's Point coffee house, Deer District daiquiri bar, Sticky Rice on Brady St.

City Hall: Special Election Called For Kovac’s Seat
City Hall

Special Election Called For Kovac’s Seat

Veteran alderman is now the city budget director. Primary would be on August 9

New State ACLU Leader Has Overcome Barriers

New State ACLU Leader Has Overcome Barriers

'Mexican-American, queer, multiple disabilities, and those identities taught me a lot.'

Evers Tour Touts Economic Recovery Efforts

Evers Tour Touts Economic Recovery Efforts

Governor and cabinet secretaries travel to cities in western Wisconsin.

Transportation: Cruise Ship Leaves Milwaukee Twice
Transportation

Cruise Ship Leaves Milwaukee Twice

Ship gets as far north as Mequon, then returns to port due to a missing crew member.

The State of Politics: Primary Winners Rely on Certain Counties
The State of Politics

Primary Winners Rely on Certain Counties

Of state's 72 counties a small number provide majority of statewide vote.

Citizen Scientists Will Study Extreme Summer Heat in Milwaukee

Citizen Scientists Will Study Extreme Summer Heat in Milwaukee

Planned study of urban heat island effect part of national effort to avoid fatalities.

Classical: Prometheus Trio Plays 200 Years of Music
Classical

Prometheus Trio Plays 200 Years of Music

Final concert of season ranges from Beethoven to current composer Augusta Read Thomas.

Plats and Parcels: Factory Faces $15 Million Pollution, PCBs Cleanup
Plats and Parcels

Factory Faces $15 Million Pollution, PCBs Cleanup

Site near Capitol and Holton has toxic history. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

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

“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.

State Has About 6,400 Abortions Per Year

State Has About 6,400 Abortions Per Year

State’s rate per live births, just half that of the nation, may reflect restrictive laws.