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Climate Survey Finds Residents Concerned, Lack of Confidence in Government
Residents want government to protect vulnerable neighbors, invest in green infrastructure and public transportation.
May 18th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCounty Could Replace Private Firm With Deputies or Transit Rangers
Transit Security Task Force moving toward recommending replacement of current private security firm.
May 18th, 2023 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Supreme Court Rules It’s Too Late To Sue Over Sexual Assault
Civil lawsuit over decades old case rejected, but basketball coach is in prison on criminal conviction.
May 18th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Republicans Settle on Plan To Fund Cities
But deal leaves many questions for Milwaukee. Senate still needs to pass bill. Gov. Evers could veto.
May 17th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioGabriel Kahane Joins Present Music
Present Music joins forces with Milwaukee Opera Theatre to co-present composer/singer/songwriter and multi-genre phenom Gabriel Kahane as he performs a live version of his introspective album Magnificent Bird, backed by Present Music musicians. May 31 & June 1 | 7:30 p.m. Jan Serr Studio & Present Music Digital Stage
May 17th, 2023 by Present MusicPabst Theater Lights Up New Sign
27-foot-tall blade sign lights up key downtown intersection.
May 17th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMLK Library Closes, Construction Starts On Replacement
Old library at 3rd and Locust closing, new mixed-use facility being constructed.
May 17th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneHabitat Building 9 Homes On 1 City Block
Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff will help, part of larger effort to build 80 houses in Harambee neighborhood.
May 17th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneNew Bar Proposed For South Side
Punta Cana would bring tropical atmosphere to Historic Mitchell Street area.
May 17th, 2023 by Sophie BolichGOP Legislators Approve Pay Hike for Prosecutors, Public Defenders
Evers budget called for $35 per hour. Joint Finance plan goes $1 higher.
May 17th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerState’s Local Revenue Plan Is Historic
Milwaukee County urgently needs the increase in state shared revenue and county sales tax that’s proposed.
May 17th, 2023 by County Executive David CrowleyGOP Bill Addresses PFAS Pollution
Republicans support a municipal PFAS grant program, but add restrictions on state DNR.
May 17th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio