Weekly
Milwaukee Planning Its Own COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive
New program will replace expiring state effort. Employer mandates expected to boost interest.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Facing Another Year of Record Homicides
With 127 murders so far, 2021 is on pace to be just as deadly last year.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioPartnership Bringing Low-Cost, Cellular Internet Service to Lindsay Heights
New service relies on neighborhood-level cell network. Could eventually cover 40% of Milwaukee.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneAlderman’s Plan To Pitch A Tent Triggers Late Night Trash Cleanup
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton claims even a dead body wasn't enough to get a garbage cleanup in Garden Homes neighborhood.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Finds Its Original City Flag
1953 flag design found in City Clerk archives.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMore Than 660 Street Trees Lost in August Storm
City officials debating how to get ready for next big storm as they await bill from "unprecedented" event.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneIndeed Brewing Company Hosting Street Festival in October
The Lowdown returns for the third time Oct. 2.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Annie MatteaFormer Grand Theater For Sale
Plan to create community theater, gathering space canceled because of pandemic.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneRebecca Kleefisch Announces Campaign for Governor
Kleefisch served as Lieutenant Governor under former Gov. Scott Walker.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Laurel White and Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioFair Housing Group Wins $1 Million Grant
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council will train other organizations, investigate complaints in Wisconsin.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneGood City Brewing Will Donate 1% of Revenue to Housing
Pledge to support affordable housing efforts accompanies release of Home beer in cans.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneState Imprisons More People Than Any Nation
Wisconsin ranks 24th among states but is more punitive than every nation in the world.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy