Weekly
Inside Milwaukee’s 911 Center
Some two dozen MPD employees handle more than 1 million calls per year. City plans reorganization of system.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCrowley, Nicholson Sign Museum Deal
Deal commits county to $45 million in funding support for public museum replacement.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Graham KilmerLegal Battle Over Gableman Subpoenas Drags On
Gableman's partisan election review will continue until subpoena lawsuits resolved.
Mar 18th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerBronzeville Estates Adds Housing, Commercial Space Near North Ave
Proposal includes a mix of new buildings and rehabilitation of dilapidated ones.
Mar 17th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneWorkers Seeking Raises Find Open Ears, Empty Pockets
Pension cliff and stagnant wages are pushing city toward a 'tipping point.'
Mar 17th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneEvers Signs Bill Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips
Milwaukee legislators led charge to legalize them as a way to save lives.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Graham KilmerCongress Extends Streetcar Grant
Extended deadline for spending grant allows city to finish streetcar line through delayed Couture tower.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneNew Brewery Coming To Third Ward
Copper Turtle Brewery will fill old Bavette space on E. Menomonee St.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham KilmerThird Ward Board Approves New Tower
Design approval for 31-story, 333-unit building with retail space facing river and outdoor patio.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneFoxconn In Talks for Saudi Arabian Plant
$9 billion facility to make microchips, electric-vehicle parts while promised plant for Wisconsin yet to happen.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyElections Commission Won’t Punish 10 False Electors
WEC board member Robert Spindell, one of the 10 Republicans, votes against sanctioning himself.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerState Near Top In Slashing County Funding
Only two states have cut county funding more. Huge funding decline has hurt Milwaukee.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy