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City Won’t Enhance Current COVID-19 Restrictions

City Won’t Enhance Current COVID-19 Restrictions

A week ago the health department anticipated rolling back current health order.

Evers Reaches Deal To Save Federal Food Aid

Evers Reaches Deal To Save Federal Food Aid

$70 million in monthly aid jeopardized after court ruling ended governor’s pandemic emergency order.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Illinois Firm Buying Up East Side Buildings
Eyes on Milwaukee

Illinois Firm Buying Up East Side Buildings

Fairchild Acquisition buys five apartment buildings in six months, with plans for more.

Back in the News: Johnson’s ‘Presidential’ Speech Fizzles
Back in the News

Johnson’s ‘Presidential’ Speech Fizzles

Senator gets no coverage of Mar-a-Lago speech, but working hard to get national attention.

County Jail Staff Wore White Supremacist Symbols

County Jail Staff Wore White Supremacist Symbols

Staff wearing "Punisher" symbol and Spartan helmet, both used by far-right groups.

Dining: Pat’s Rib Place Coming To Public Market
Dining

Pat’s Rib Place Coming To Public Market

Southern barbecue restaurant run by Oprah Winfrey's niece will open this summer.

Murphy’s Law: WILL’s Harvard Lawyers Fail at Voter Purge
Murphy’s Law

WILL’s Harvard Lawyers Fail at Voter Purge

Supreme Court decision strikes down voter suppression effort, rejects conservative group's weak argument.

City Hall: Reggie Moore Leaving Office of Violence Prevention
City Hall

Reggie Moore Leaving Office of Violence Prevention

After 5 years on the job, Moore will shift focus from local to national change in new role.

City Hall: Spencer’s Conduct Could Spur New City Harassment Law
City Hall

Spencer’s Conduct Could Spur New City Harassment Law

Six employees accuse City Attorney but report finds city law doesn't cover elected officials.

The State of Politics: Republicans Miffed By MPS Pandemic Aid
The State of Politics

Republicans Miffed By MPS Pandemic Aid

MPS gets 16 times more per pupil than Wauwatosa schools under federal formula awarding more to low-income students.

Friday Photos: Long-Awaited McKinley School Redevelopment Moving Forward
Friday Photos

Long-Awaited McKinley School Redevelopment Moving Forward

Environmental remediation work is underway on fire-damaged school

Milwaukee Anticipates New COVID-19 Restrictions Next Week

Milwaukee Anticipates New COVID-19 Restrictions Next Week

City "anticipates" moving from Phase Six to Phase Five of its health order.