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Nearly 408,000 Absentee Ballots Cast in April 1 Supreme Court Race
Waukesha County leads in early in-person voting; Milwaukee and Dane close behind.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Could Milwaukee Create a Regional Transit Authority?
Governor Evers creates pathway in biennial budget proposal.
Mar 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
UW-Milwaukee’s Shuttered Waukesha Campus Could Become Housing
Waukesha City Council approves land use plan change that allows for redevelopment.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Despite Low Offer, MCTS Loses Bid To Run Waukesha Bus System
Waukesha favors experience of existing operator Transdev.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
It’s MCTS Vs. TransDev for Waukesha Metro Contract
MCTS competing against its troubled paratransit contractor for transit system contract in Waukesha.
Aug 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Bids To Run Waukesha Buses
Milwaukee transit officials make first major play for a regional transit system.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Should MCTS Take Over Operation of The Hop, Other Transit Systems?
MCTS officials are considering bidding to operate the systems as a move to create a regional transit authority and financial security.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Waukesha Joins Milwaukee’s Transit Fare System
Suburb switches to same fare collection system used by MCTS buses.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Waukesha Celebrates Completing Milwaukee Water Pipeline
$286 million project will provide safe water for suburban community, revenue for Milwaukee.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Waukesha Officials Tour Milwaukee Water Plant
Elected officials get up close tour of how their water will get from Lake Michigan to their taps.
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Ending Giveaway of New Fare Cards
Use of new WisGo system required to take advantage of fare limits. Will be only available system by year's end.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
BRT Line Records Big Ridership Numbers
New Connect 1 service already averaging 2,800 rides a day.
Jun 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
New Bus Rapid Transit Line Launches Sunday, GoldLine Ends
New route provides faster service between Downtown and the west side, but ends downtown route from Downer Avenue.
Jun 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
First 4 Months of BRT Rides Will be Free
Umo Mobility will sponsor free rides from June 4 to September 30.
May 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
New Open Records Bill Would Overrule Court, Improve Records Access
Bipartisan proposal would allow legal fees to be recovered without a court order.
Apr 27th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Election Shows Shifting Demographics
The WOW counties delivered less wow for the Republican Party.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Board Wrings Extra $8,000 Out Of We Energies Deals
Supervisors, parks department gain more money for two utility easements.
Apr 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
6 Bus Routes Will Change With BRT Launch
MCTS planning changes to maximize impact of East-West BRT and bus system.
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
New MCTS Fare Cards Launch April 1
WisGo is a go and Waukesha will join Milwaukee bus system's new fare payment system.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Dismisses Open Records Case Against DNR Board Member
Yes, Fred Prehn delayed providing records but no, plaintiff can't collect attorney fees.
Feb 27th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Recycling Facility Getting Upgrades To Keep Materials Out of River
New mural will also help beautify Menomonee Valley, highlight native wildlife.
Feb 25th, 2023 by Clare Eigenbrode
Why State Voting Audit Was Remarkable
Largest hand recount in state history finds not one voting machine error, wins bipartisan praise.
Feb 13th, 2023 by Steven Walters
A Right-Wing War In High Court Race
It's getting nasty: Mark Belling blasts candidate Kelly and Justice Bradley attacks candidate Dorow and Belling.
Jan 30th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisors Holding We Energies Project Hostage For More Money
Supervisors try tactic they used for the Waukesha water deal.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
How to Have a More Transparent 2023
State and local governments can improve on open records. Attorney General should lead the way.
Jan 2nd, 2023 by Christa Westerberg
Board Approves Waukesha Water Deal After Revisions
Board grants Waukesha access to one-acre of county land for $300 million drinking water project.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Stall Waukesha Drinking Water Project
Waukesha needs access to one acre of county land. Committee votes to delay this.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
AG Candidates Agree on Transparency Funding, But Not Related Legal Decisions
More money needed for public records issue, but Kaul and Toney aren't in unison on what should be public.
Oct 4th, 2022 by Jonathan Anderson
Recent Open Records Law Interpretation Bad for Public
Not allowing recoupment of attorney fees could have a chilling effect on record requests, according to a conservative law firm.
Jul 29th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
Patrick Pauly Appointed Head of Milwaukee Water Works
Civil engineer has worked at city-owned utility since 1991.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Water Works Wants Rate Hike
But below what state PSC allows. Bauman demands to know why.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Water Works Pursuing Rate Changes
With Waukesha coming as a customer, utility pursuing changes to its authorized return rate.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Great Lakes Water Diversion Request
Kenosha County's Village of Somers wants to draw water outside of Great Lakes Basin.
Mar 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Burger King Planned for Southwest Side
Eleventh Burger King in city will be at 76th and Oklahoma, next to the Waukesha water project's pumping station.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Suit Opposes Waukesha-Milwaukee Water Plan
Tiny Village of Waukesha seeks to stop extension of pipe through village limits.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Waukesha, Milwaukee Celebrate Huge Water Project
$286 million, 36-mile-long project begun, will bring Milwaukee water to Waukesha.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
How the Pandemic Changed College Life
Three college seniors talk about how their lives have changed.
Nov 19th, 2020 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Council Committee Debates Oversight For Police Military-Grade Purchases
Would require approval for all purchases.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Long Lines at Milwaukee’s Polling Places
Voters turn out to vote in-person, most wearing masks. See our photos.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Supreme Court Reinstates Election, Overrules Evers
April 7th in-person election will occur as scheduled says court.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Forecasts Election Results Two Days Late
180 polling sites to become no more than 12 because so few poll workers available.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Expanding Medicaid Is Best for State
Why it's the smart, compassionate, and fiscally responsible thing to do.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Tom Frazier
A Sweep for Marijuana Referendums!
On 18 county and city ballots, all approved by up to 88% of voters.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
More Foxconn Bells and Whistles
They want a new venture fund and UW-Madison fund -- all subsidized by our taxes.
Sep 5th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Pot Referendums on November Ballot
15 counties, two cities have referendums on legalizing medical or all marijuana use.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
City’s First Cat Cafe Opens
Plus: Good City Brewing lands in the Live Block and three city eateries expand in the burbs.
Jun 6th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
How Foxconn Will Pollute Wisconsin
And why the company may get away with it.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Foxconn Water Request Violates Law
Company wants massive diversion of Lake Michigan water. But DNR won't oppose it.
Mar 12th, 2018 by James Rowen
Milwaukee and Waukesha Can Work Together
Water agreement is just the beginning. There are many other opportunities for collaboration.
Mar 3rd, 2018 by Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton and Waukesha Common Council President Aaron Perry
Council Launches Health Dept. Probe
In wake of Bevan Baker's ouster, council investigating Barrett administration decisions.
Jan 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Ousts Bevan Baker Over Lead Fiasco
Failure to notify families of lead-poisoned children at issue; aldermen outraged.
Jan 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Waukesha’s Request for Great Lakes Water Should Be Nixed
New analysis shows Waukesha can generate enough water, and more cheaply, using its own resources.
Jul 20th, 2015 by Cheryl Nenn
Barrett Blasts Suburbs on Low-Income Housing
Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee counties “systematically” keep out poor people, mayor charges.
May 27th, 2014 by Steven Walters
How to Meet Waukesha’s Water Needs
A solution based on true market prices is the best way to go.
Oct 15th, 2013 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Cities Lead the Way
Latest census figures shows all state population growth in urban areas.
Jul 3rd, 2013 by Bruce Thompson
A Year in Review
It's time to look back at all the predictions we made for last year, and see how overly optimistic we were.
Jan 5th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Water for Waukesha?
Waukesha has been working towards obtaining a diversion of Lake Michigan water from the City of Milwaukee purportedly, because Waukesha has an issue with radium in their water supply due to depletion of their well water levels to an unsustainable level.
Dec 18th, 2009 by Dave Reid
