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‘Our Next Generation’: Bridging the gap in 53208
‘Our Next Generation’

Bridging the gap in 53208

In one of the city's most troubled areas, 'Our Next Generation' provides one-on-one tutoring and much needed support to elementary and high school students.

Change on the horizon at the Westlawn housing project

Change on the horizon at the Westlawn housing project

Westlawn, once Milwaukee's largest affordable housing project, will see dramatic changes by the end of next year.

From run-down to retail in Washington Heights

From run-down to retail in Washington Heights

With the local community in mind, business owners Chris Dobs and Tim Nechvatal are turning a neighborhood nuisance into a new retail center in Washington Heights.

Milwaukee County Board approves 2012 budget: by the numbers
Milwaukee County Board approves 2012 budget

by the numbers

CAMPAC restored, private security mostly eliminated, but Abele may veto budget that includes 2.3% tax levy increase.

Milwaukee coalition rallies against Wisconsin SB 207

Milwaukee coalition rallies against Wisconsin SB 207

New legislation would override County's "Ban the Box" and allow employers to refuse or terminate any convicted felon, regardless of relevance to the position.

Thousands gather Saturday to “Occupy Milwaukee”

Thousands gather Saturday to “Occupy Milwaukee”

As the wind howled through the heart of downtown on Saturday, thousands gathered to Occupy Milwaukee.

Turning art into action: “Interrupters” panel discussion
Turning art into action

“Interrupters” panel discussion

It's a conversation that's not always easy, but with "The Interrupters" getting things started, Milwaukee leaders sat down to discuss inner city violence at Marquette University.

Citizens share their views of Milwaukee’s transit future

Citizens share their views of Milwaukee’s transit future

Transit cuts would alter trips and jeopardize job creation in suburban parts of Milwaukee County. Politicians pledge support and encourage citizen input.

Wirch, Holperin hold on to Democratic senate seats

Wirch, Holperin hold on to Democratic senate seats

Both incumbents hold on to their seats in the final Wisconsin recall election. The campaign ads will stop for a while, but look for the movement to recall Gov. Walker to heat up in January

BREAKING: Kloppenburg concedes Supreme Court race
BREAKING

Kloppenburg concedes Supreme Court race

"Justice David Prosser has won this election and I have congratulated him," Kloppenburg said at an 11 a.m. press conference in Madison.

Can you spare a nickel for open government?

Can you spare a nickel for open government?

WisconsinEye lets us view government in action, but it's not available on Milwaukee-area cable. Tell cable providers that you want access to your government now.

Does Wisconsin need Constitutional Carry?

Does Wisconsin need Constitutional Carry?

The Senate introduced a bill that would allow residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit or background check. Is Constitutional Carry too extreme for Wisconsin?