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Despite Rapidly Aging Prison Population, Wisconsin Rarely Grants Compassionate Release
Individuals with terminal illnesses or declining health find themselves dying in prison.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Mario Koran and Sreejita Patra
Bill Would Restrict Credit Card Campaign Contributions
State legislation would prohibit campaigns from accepting online contributions without verification code, U.S. address.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Restaurant Closes Rather Than Deal With National Avenue Construction
Upcoming project is expected to last for multiple years.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Beleaguered Social Development Commission Faces Foreclosure On Two Buildings
SDC owes lender more than $3 million.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Council Takes Major Step To Delay Mayor’s Wheel Tax Increase
Finance committee members charge mayor created budget hole he is asking council to solve.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Citing Opposition, Microsoft Cancels Caledonia Data Center
But it is still moving forward on other projects and intends to find another site nearby.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Soul Food Spot For Villard Avenue
Tasty Flavors would replace longtime barbecue spot in Old North Milwaukee.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Amorphic Beer Three Minute Thesis All-Stars 2025 Oct 15
Amorphic Beer takes over the main hall at the Oriental Theatre to showcase the best 12 presenters of the year in our taproom Three Minute Thesis event. Come learn stuff and laugh at the same time (some of it might not even be true). Eight Amorphic beers on draft IN the theatre, doors open at 6. Tickets are $10 in advance and include a free amorphic beer!
Oct 8th, 2025 by Amorphic Beer
Compromise Sought on Bay View Historic District
Initial proposer shifts to opposition.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Rainbow Crosswalks Mark Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ History
Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project leads installation.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Michael Horne
The Irony of the Government Shutdown
States that overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump now stand to lose the most in ACA subsidy battle.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Cannabis Lounge Opens in Walker’s Point
Canna Bloom Farmacy offers flower, extracts, edibles and infused beverages in a social setting.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
