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Hmong Market Planned For Northwest Side

Hmong Market Planned For Northwest Side

Husband-and-wife owners plan store welcoming to all at 76th and Mill Rd.

Murphy’s Law: State 11th Worst in Disenfranchising Black Felons
Murphy’s Law

State 11th Worst in Disenfranchising Black Felons

One in nine Black adults in Wisconsin can’t vote. Unique parole policies a key reason.

MKE County: Election Shakes Up County Board
MKE County

Election Shakes Up County Board

Five of 18 supervisors will be new. Longtime Sup. John Weishan, Jr. upset by Peter Burgelis. A sixth new face could be coming.

Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.

Honorary Street Name For Lena’s Food Co-Founder

Honorary Street Name For Lena’s Food Co-Founder

City honoring late entrepreneur Bezelee Martin.

MKE County: Mental Health Emergency Center’s Opening Delayed
MKE County

Mental Health Emergency Center’s Opening Delayed

Partnership of county and four major health systems pushes opening to September, cites need to hire specialized staff.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Former Hospital Designated Historic
Eyes on Milwaukee

Former Hospital Designated Historic

HPC decision made despite UWM's objections. But alderman thinks real fight yet to come.

Pabst Theater Group Workers Want A Union

Pabst Theater Group Workers Want A Union

Workers at its five venues organizing with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers.

UW-Madison Hires Former Foxconn Executive

UW-Madison Hires Former Foxconn Executive

Alan Yeung hired despite Foxconn’s failures, including not paying promised $100 million gift to UW.

Two Big Riverwalk Beer Gardens Planned

Two Big Riverwalk Beer Gardens Planned

The Tap Yard finds new home and Lakefront Brewery plans to rebuild its outdoor space.

MKE County: County Faces Drastic Budget Decisions
MKE County

County Faces Drastic Budget Decisions

County is short $87 million over the next five years, could force massive cuts in service.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Four-Story Riverwest Apartments Okayed By Plan Commission
Eyes on Milwaukee

Four-Story Riverwest Apartments Okayed By Plan Commission

Development team hopes to open 91-unit building, food accelerator in summer 2023.