Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee Has Become Proving Ground to Save Rohingya Language

Striving to save unique culture of some 4,000 former refuges from Myanmar.

Smiter Challenges Sup. Martin in District 7

Four-term incumbent faces challenge by second-time political candidate. And the issues?

What Closing Four Milwaukee TIF Districts Really Means For Your Tax Bill

The end of Hilton, Midtown, Grand Avenue and Granville Station districts brings savings and a lesson in property taxes.

Lisa Kaye Bistro Closes, Seeks New Location

Bistro operated for more than a year on the Near West Side.

County Selling Downtown Property

County selling medical examiner's building for redevelopment.

Second Ellen & Joe Checota MATC Scholarship Program is Largest Scholarship Program in MATC History

MATC Hosting Benefits Fair for Veterans – Tuesday, Feb. 24 and Wed., Feb. 25

MSA Welcomes John Kolodzinski as Engineering Project Manager

New Large-Scale Community Mural Planned on Corner of Kilbourn and N. Vel R. Phillips at Tenor Journal Square High School

Acclaimed Community Artist Leading Community Design Process Celebrating Educational Journeys in Milwaukee

Alverno College Alumna Named Dean of Students

Baldwin Secures Over $32 Million in Direct Support for 26 Projects in Southeast Wisconsin in Government Funding Bill

Baldwin stops Trump’s cuts to public education, cancer research, and opioid and addiction services

MATC Showcases Office of Community Impact to Strengthen Student Support and Success

The office offers increased access to holistic services to support student needs beyond academics.

Former Foster Child Becomes WI Youth Advisory Council Leader

'Where you come from doesn’t define where you will go.'

Employ Milwaukee Moving To Edge of Downtown

County's workforce development agency will colocate with health care initiative.

Bill Would Allow Wisconsin Youth Offenders To Appeal Life Sentences

More than 100 people would be eligible.

Students Need Protection from Predatory For-Profit Colleges

A package of Wisconsin legislative bills target the problem.

MPS Receives 7-Year, $23 Million Grant to Prep Students for College

Grant Plus $23 Million Match Will Help More MPS Students Achieve in School, Graduate from High School, and Enroll in College

The Fear Factor at MPS

Board members, new superintendent, new media person push openness, transparency.

Board Adopts 2026 Budget, Reduces Size of MCTS Cut

Supervisors manage to restore some cuts, but transit and human services are hard hit in 2026 budget.

Supervisors Trying To Reverse Crowley’s Budget Cuts

Procedural move would provide board with revenue to craft amendment.

Detox Center, Eviction Lawyers, Student Aid Would Be Cut In 2026

Proposed county budget would slash funding for several human services programs.

Milwaukee Has Its First ‘Innovation District’

City aims to cut red tape while Wantable Cafe leader seeks to create tech cluster.

Statement on appointment of Dr. Michael Rosen to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board of Directors

Alderman DiAndre Jackson October 15, 2025

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Wisconsin Technical College System Board

Barbecue Restaurant Sets Closing Date

Heaven's Table BBQ is set to close next month after nearly four years on North Avenue.

Social Worker and Disability Rights Advocate Jessica Seawright Launches Campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 21

Wisconsin Colleges Vow to Continue Serving Hispanic Students

Trump administration has cut grant grants for 600 Hispanic-serving institutions.

Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®, returns to West Wisconsin Avenue on September 10

English-Learning Students Get Jump On College At MPS High School

South Division High School offers dual enrollment program.

Only 2.8% of MPS Students Participated in Dual Enrollment

Program helps students prepare for college success. Why the low numbers?

Collaboration Between Grocery Store and FAST Fund at MATC Helping Students Impacted By Flooding

Deer District Apartments Pivot To Being Entirely Affordable

How development was transformed by public cash from 3 different sources.

Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®, returns on August 13

Boba Cafe Proposed For South 27th Street

TMTea Boba aims to fill gap in the Southgate neighborhood.

Maxwell Anderson Gets Life Sentence for Murdering Sade Robinson

Anderson killed and dismembered 19-year-old Milwaukee woman.

More Help for Adults Who Can’t Read

Literary Services of Wisconsin expands, new headquarters in Brewers Hill.

Herb Kohl Philanthropies Renews Its Support for M³ Smart Start with $300,000 Gift

Program Helps MPS Graduates Make Successful Transition to College at MATC or UWM

Why Are Black Women More Likely to be Murdered?

Numbers are shocking. Wisconsin bill would create task force to study issue.

SDC Faces Debts, Board Vacancies, Lawsuits

Here's the latest on challenges for Social Development Commission.

A Celebration of Ending Homelessness-A Pathway Home

Join us in celebrating and honoring women who are making a difference in ending homelessness

DWD Awards Over $2 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Grants support 18 employers to train over 1,000 workers in critical sectors

MATC Appoints Three District Board Members, Including Two Reappointments

Sheriff Creates Community Advisory Board

15 community members include law enforcement critics.

MPS Class of 2025 is offered $113 million in scholarships, grants

1,056 Graduates Earned Scholarships and Grants, an MPS Record

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor ‘Puzzled’ By GOP Lawmakers’ Stance on Higher Education

Mark Mone will step down this month after 11 years at helm.

Reading Instruction Program for Milwaukee Teachers a Great Idea

It could transform the world for Milwaukee’s young learners.

Jury Quickly Finds Anderson Guilty of Killing, Dismembering Sade Robinson

After week-long-trial, Anderson guilty of first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, hiding a corpse and arson.

UWM Foundation Names Laura Bray as New President

Trial Underway In Killing of Sade Robinson

Maxwell Anderson charged with first-degree homicide and mutilating a corpse.

New ‘Emergency Relief Fund’ Supports Hospitality Businesses

New grant program offers up to $2,000 for 'unexpected hardships.'

Summerfest Offers Exceptional Value with 12 FREE Admission Promotions for Summerfest 2025

DSPS Puts Focus on Affordable Housing

Ready, Set, Game: MATC Launches Esports Program

Stormers launch first ESports program; currently competing at conference..

MATC Enrollment Up for Third Straight Year

Attendance almost back to pre-pandemic numbers, president says.

Council Committee Approves $100 Million Deer District, MATC Project

Technical college to pay millions to include new athletic facility in mixed-use development.

MATC Student Enrollment Increases for the Third Straight Year

Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Applauding Governor Evers’ Budget

Looks Forward to Continuing to Engage with the Governor and the State Legislature to Deliver for Milwaukeeans

Where to Get Free Help Filing Your Taxes

11 different options in metro Milwaukee.

New Hotel Pits Labor Groups Against One Another

Public hearing on second proposed Deer District hotel centers on union battle at first one.

City, Bucks, Plan Commission Happy With Deer District Apartments Design

The design for 'a complex site with some complex constraints' wins approval.

Milwaukee Magazine Announces Recipients of 2025 Unity Awards

Housing Conversion Planned for Aging Downtown Office Building

Top floors of Clark Building would find new life as affordable housing.

College Direct Admittance Program Hopes To Double Number of MPS Students

900 Milwaukee school students were accepted to UWM or MATC through the direct admissions program in its first year.

MATC Signs Agreement To Lease a New Athletic Training and Event Facility in Deer District

Construction begins this summer on shared-use facility co-developed and co-owned by J. Jeffers & Company and the Milwaukee Bucks

See Updated Plans For Deer District Apartments, MATC Gym

Jeffers plans to break ground this summer on full-block development

UWM proposal wins Universities of Wisconsin Innovation Grant

MATC Hosts MLK Birthday Celebration with Keynote Speaker the Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu

Tom Reed Retires from SPD After More Than 40 Years of Service

Milwaukee Legal System Leaders Celebrate His Career

Milwaukee Public Schools Still Trying To Recoup Money From GOP Insider’s Defunct Nonprofit

Gerard Randall owes MPS for services not provided by Milwaukee Education Partnership.

‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Ashwinraj Karthikeyan of Oshkosh-based Phoenix-Aid; previews coming events

MATC’s Former DEI Officer Files Federal Discrimination Suit

Complaint alleges college officials discriminated against Black employees.

Milwaukee Property Bills Bring Sticker Shock

But it's worth understanding what is causing bills to spike, and one opportunity to save.

MATC and Community-based Organizations to Celebrate Nearly 300 Students at GED/HSED Graduation

Professional and student speakers share stories of resilience, determination and returning to school while raising their families.

MATC to Graduate More Than 1,000 Students at 2024 Winter Commencement

Keynote speaker David Crowley will share his life’s journey as a student, husband, father and administrator to encourage the MATC Class of 2024

‘WisBiz: The Show’ features My Coverage Plan executive Bobby Peterson; previews coming events

How is higher ed building SE Wisconsin economy?

Learn more Jan. 9 at Tech Council Milwaukee lunch

Charter School Offers 5th Year of High School, Paying for College Classes

Pathways High on city's West Side offers unique option for students.

Milwaukee Public Market Holiday Programming

36 MATC Students Become ‘Citizens by Choice’

College's four-month citizenship preparation classes helps students pass the tests.

M-Cubed Opens Direct Admit to Increase College Access for MPS Students

M-Cubed Kicks off Direct Admit to Increase College Access for MPS Students

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Third Consecutive Year of Record-High Number of Registered Apprentices

A record 17,089 apprentices to participate in state program to ‘earn while they learn,’ third consecutive year of record-high number of registered apprentices

Three More SDC Board Members Bail

Beleaguered agency lost half its board in recent weeks.

For Third Straight Day, Wisconsin IT Systems Cause Delays in Early Voting

But more than 190,000 early votes have been cast.

A Guide To Early Voting in Milwaukee

Early voting begins Tuesday and runs through Nov. 3.

MATC Electricity Instructor and Apprentice Win Awards at National Competition

‘Black Voters Matter’ Campaign Focuses on MATC Students

'We Fight Back' campaign spends weekend in Milwaukee.

Cream City Foundation Selects 20 Students for 2024 LGBTQ+ Scholarship Program

MATC Reveals Art Produced by Local Artists as part of Community Arts Collection

The works of 15 local artists will be installed at MATC campuses.

New Restaurant For Vliet Street

Catering business plans brick-and-mortar restaurant at former Triciclo Peru location.

A Record Year For Honorary Street Names

Pastors, community leaders, mathematicians and former politicians are being recognized.

Two Republicans Vying To Challenge Gwen Moore

Tim Rogers facing off against Purnima Nath in Aug. 13 primary. Winner faces Moore in November.

Momentum Grows for Cash Payments To Low-Income Pregnant Women, New Mothers

Unconditional cash payment program initiated by Zilber would be expanded with city funding.

MATC Continues Participation in Metallica Workforce Education Program

State Officials Celebrate $49 Million Tech Hub Investment

Sen. Baldwin and Gov. Evers visit MATC to tout huge impact on state's jobs and economy.

Senator Baldwin, Governor Evers Highlight Impact of $49 Million Investment in Wisconsin’s Tech Hub in Milwaukee

Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Celebrate Wisconsin’s Official Selection as a Tech Hub at Milwaukee Area Technical College

Summerfest Tech Sees Big Results for Seventh Annual Conference with Record Number of Registrants, Expanded Programming, and More

Gov. Evers, WEDC Request Release of $7.5 Million to Establish U.S. Regional Tech Hub, Grow State’s Biohealth Economy and Create Jobs