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City Hall: Key Players Back Renaming Old World Third to MLK Drive
City Hall

Key Players Back Renaming Old World Third to MLK Drive

Westown Association, Mayor, all 15 council members back proposal. But there are complications.

Koss Stock Surges Following Tweet, Short Squeeze

Koss Stock Surges Following Tweet, Short Squeeze

Stock market battle between Reddit retail traders and hedge funds boosts Milwaukee firm's stock.

Murphy’s Law: Poor Dan O’Donnell Feels Persecuted
Murphy’s Law

Poor Dan O’Donnell Feels Persecuted

Right-wing radio host claims his free speech being abridged. Really?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Former Gimbels Will Be “ThriveOn King”
Eyes on Milwaukee

Former Gimbels Will Be “ThriveOn King”

$84.5 million MLK Drive project to have 77 apartments and offices for medical college and Greater Milwaukee Foundation.

MKE County: Parks to Study McKinley Beach Safety
MKE County

Parks to Study McKinley Beach Safety

After three drownings in 2020, county is looking to re-engineer the beach.

MKE County: Bradford Beach Restaurant Advancing
MKE County

Bradford Beach Restaurant Advancing

Concessionaire plans to add full-service restaurant to historic beach house.

Mensah Now a Waukesha Sheriff’s Deputy

Mensah Now a Waukesha Sheriff’s Deputy

Wauwatosa Police officer who killed three people over five years hired by Waukesha County. Will be paid for both jobs through 2021.

Vel Phillips Capitol Statue Moves Forward

Vel Phillips Capitol Statue Moves Forward

State committee advances plan to honor Milwaukee civil rights pioneer.

PrideFest 2021 Canceled, For Now

PrideFest 2021 Canceled, For Now

Early June festival canceled while organizers seek a new date.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Serb Hall Is For Sale
Eyes on Milwaukee

Serb Hall Is For Sale

The pandemic decimated business. Owner suggests other uses possible for property.

MKE County: County Freeway Speed Limits A Danger?
MKE County

County Freeway Speed Limits A Danger?

Sudden changes in speed limits, outdated infrastructure cited as problems. County Board will investigate problem.

Murphy’s Law: Bucks Franchise Worth $1.86 Billion
Murphy’s Law

Bucks Franchise Worth $1.86 Billion

A four-fold increase in value since new arena built. Taxpayers helped the rich get richer.