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Milwaukee Has Become Proving Ground to Save Rohingya Language
Striving to save unique culture of some 4,000 former refuges from Myanmar.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Smiter Challenges Sup. Martin in District 7
Four-term incumbent faces challenge by second-time political candidate. And the issues?
Apr 4th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Lisa Kaye Bistro Closes, Seeks New Location
Bistro operated for more than a year on the Near West Side.
Apr 1st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
County Selling Downtown Property
County selling medical examiner's building for redevelopment.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Former Foster Child Becomes WI Youth Advisory Council Leader
'Where you come from doesn’t define where you will go.'
Dec 27th, 2025 by Chesnie Wardell
Employ Milwaukee Moving To Edge of Downtown
County's workforce development agency will colocate with health care initiative.
Dec 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Would Allow Wisconsin Youth Offenders To Appeal Life Sentences
More than 100 people would be eligible.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Frank Zufall
Students Need Protection from Predatory For-Profit Colleges
A package of Wisconsin legislative bills target the problem.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeremy Bauer-Wolf
The Fear Factor at MPS
Board members, new superintendent, new media person push openness, transparency.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Terry Falk
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.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Trying To Reverse Crowley’s Budget Cuts
Procedural move would provide board with revenue to craft amendment.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Detox Center, Eviction Lawyers, Student Aid Would Be Cut In 2026
Proposed county budget would slash funding for several human services programs.
Oct 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Has Its First ‘Innovation District’
City aims to cut red tape while Wantable Cafe leader seeks to create tech cluster.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Barbecue Restaurant Sets Closing Date
Heaven's Table BBQ is set to close next month after nearly four years on North Avenue.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin Colleges Vow to Continue Serving Hispanic Students
Trump administration has cut grant grants for 600 Hispanic-serving institutions.
Sep 16th, 2025 by Natalie Yahr
English-Learning Students Get Jump On College At MPS High School
South Division High School offers dual enrollment program.
Sep 1st, 2025 by Alex Klaus
Only 2.8% of MPS Students Participated in Dual Enrollment
Program helps students prepare for college success. Why the low numbers?
Aug 29th, 2025 by Alex Klaus
Deer District Apartments Pivot To Being Entirely Affordable
How development was transformed by public cash from 3 different sources.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Boba Cafe Proposed For South 27th Street
TMTea Boba aims to fill gap in the Southgate neighborhood.
Aug 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Maxwell Anderson Gets Life Sentence for Murdering Sade Robinson
Anderson killed and dismembered 19-year-old Milwaukee woman.
Aug 3rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
More Help for Adults Who Can’t Read
Literary Services of Wisconsin expands, new headquarters in Brewers Hill.
Jul 29th, 2025 by Alex Klaus
Why Are Black Women More Likely to be Murdered?
Numbers are shocking. Wisconsin bill would create task force to study issue.
Jul 28th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
SDC Faces Debts, Board Vacancies, Lawsuits
Here's the latest on challenges for Social Development Commission.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Meredith Melland
Sheriff Creates Community Advisory Board
15 community members include law enforcement critics.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
UW-Milwaukee Chancellor ‘Puzzled’ By GOP Lawmakers’ Stance on Higher Education
Mark Mone will step down this month after 11 years at helm.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Reading Instruction Program for Milwaukee Teachers a Great Idea
It could transform the world for Milwaukee’s young learners.
Jun 11th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
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.
Jun 6th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Trial Underway In Killing of Sade Robinson
Maxwell Anderson charged with first-degree homicide and mutilating a corpse.
May 28th, 2025 by Evan Casey
New ‘Emergency Relief Fund’ Supports Hospitality Businesses
New grant program offers up to $2,000 for 'unexpected hardships.'
May 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
MATC Enrollment Up for Third Straight Year
Attendance almost back to pre-pandemic numbers, president says.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Council Committee Approves $100 Million Deer District, MATC Project
Technical college to pay millions to include new athletic facility in mixed-use development.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Where to Get Free Help Filing Your Taxes
11 different options in metro Milwaukee.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Meredith Melland
New Hotel Pits Labor Groups Against One Another
Public hearing on second proposed Deer District hotel centers on union battle at first one.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City, Bucks, Plan Commission Happy With Deer District Apartments Design
The design for 'a complex site with some complex constraints' wins approval.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Conversion Planned for Aging Downtown Office Building
Top floors of Clark Building would find new life as affordable housing.
Jan 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Jan 23rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
See Updated Plans For Deer District Apartments, MATC Gym
Jeffers plans to break ground this summer on full-block development
Jan 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Jan 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
MATC’s Former DEI Officer Files Federal Discrimination Suit
Complaint alleges college officials discriminated against Black employees.
Jan 6th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Property Bills Bring Sticker Shock
But it's worth understanding what is causing bills to spike, and one opportunity to save.
Dec 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Charter School Offers 5th Year of High School, Paying for College Classes
Pathways High on city's West Side offers unique option for students.
Nov 29th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
36 MATC Students Become ‘Citizens by Choice’
College's four-month citizenship preparation classes helps students pass the tests.
Nov 28th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Three More SDC Board Members Bail
Beleaguered agency lost half its board in recent weeks.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Meredith Melland
For Third Straight Day, Wisconsin IT Systems Cause Delays in Early Voting
But more than 190,000 early votes have been cast.
Oct 24th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
A Guide To Early Voting in Milwaukee
Early voting begins Tuesday and runs through Nov. 3.
Oct 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Black Voters Matter’ Campaign Focuses on MATC Students
'We Fight Back' campaign spends weekend in Milwaukee.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
New Restaurant For Vliet Street
Catering business plans brick-and-mortar restaurant at former Triciclo Peru location.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
A Record Year For Honorary Street Names
Pastors, community leaders, mathematicians and former politicians are being recognized.
Aug 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Two Republicans Vying To Challenge Gwen Moore
Tim Rogers facing off against Purnima Nath in Aug. 13 primary. Winner faces Moore in November.
Aug 8th, 2024 by Evan Casey
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.
Aug 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin Wins $49 Million Tech Hub Grant
With a focus on personalized medicine, officials say grant will create thousands of jobs, billions in investment.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Surveillance Technology Never Left Milwaukee After the DNC
Police gear acquired 4 years ago will play a role during the Republican Convention.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Council Hates For-Profit College, But Approves It Anyway
Threat of lawsuit a factor as Arizona College of Nursing seeks to open on West Side.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
City Government Could Launch a Daycare
Proposal for new perk aims to help city retain and attract employees.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Retreats On For-Profit College
Opponents call Arizona College of Nursing predatory. Committee decides to allow zoning change for it.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
GED Program at MATC Gives Students a Second Chance
Nearly 300 Milwaukee area students recently completed their degrees.
May 27th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
SDC Board Discusses Reviving Programs
But paying employees owed wages is first priority.
May 26th, 2024 by Meredith Melland
How Will Higher Assessments Impact Your Taxes?
Milwaukee properties are worth 17% more says city assessor.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Maxwell Anderson Charged With Homicide In Missing Person-Found Leg Case
Anderson was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse and arson
Apr 12th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Committee Punts On For-Profit College Approval
But without approval, Arizona College of Nursing issue seems likely headed to court.
Mar 14th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
MATC a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars
One of only three technical colleges in U.S. honored as a leading producer of Fulbright scholars.
Mar 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Plan Commission Rejects For-Profit Nursing School
Unanimous decision sets up high-stakes council vote, possible court challenge.
Feb 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Advocates Push State Pension Fund to Divest From Fossil Fuel Companies
Climate Safe Pensions Wisconsin running radio ads to build support.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Milwaukee Plans Big 2024 Early Voting Push
City will have at least nine early voting sites, including some new and expanded ones.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post
Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Public Schools Ending Contract With GOP Leader’s Nonprofit
Decade-long no-bid partnership for Gerard Randall coming to an end following questioning by board.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
GOP, RNC Leader Questioned Over No-Bid Contracts From Milwaukee Public Schools
Gerard Randall’s nonprofit received nearly $1.3 million from the district over the past decade. Leaders say he listed them as board officers without their knowledge.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes
New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement
Proposal from Alderwoman Dimitirjevic and Council President Pérez aims to boost services across city.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Skills Training Returns to Milwaukee Correctional Facility
Those at Community Reintegration Center can now receive welding training.
Oct 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
East Side Tower Adds Apartments
New Land plan is now for 24 stories, less parking. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Oct 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
How Much Do Brewers Benefit Milwaukee?
Vos claims city is the biggest beneficiary. Really? Let’s look at the numbers.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee College Prep Programs Help Hispanic Students Improve
But not Black students. Findings come as Republican leaders call for ending DEI programs.
Aug 26th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
MATC Program Teaches Welding To Those Incarcerated
Certificate program provides job opportunities after release, pathway to full degree.
Aug 9th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Milwaukee Child Care Issues Force Parents To Stop Working
City's South Side is a "child care desert." McDonald's can pay better than centers.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Tyler Dedrick
Inmates Receive College Degrees Through Second Chance Program
49 individuals earned certificates or degrees this week from three technical colleges.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Public Meetings Upcoming On Redesign Of Two Major Southside Streets
National and Oklahoma will see major changes. Meetings give chance for questions and feedback.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Near West Side, Prism Have New Leaders
Lindsey St. Arnold Bell and Brenda J. Bowers taking over at two influential nonprofits.
May 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet Milwaukee’s Newest Historic Building
1883 Walker's Point building on S. 5th St. will be protected.
May 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MATC Will Use Vacant Lot For Training Program
Partnership with city and We Energies will help train electrical line mechanics.
May 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Is New Port Director Jackie Q. Carter?
A Milwaukee native, Carter made history when she became the first Black person and first woman to run the city's port.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Chesnie Wardell
More Than 700,000 in State Losing Additional FoodShare Benefits
Food pantries brace for high demand, say pandemic benefits cutoff too sudden.
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
School Board Candidates
Three contested races, including a citywide race.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MATC Played Role In Ending Federal Ban On Grants For Incarcerated Students
A 30-year Pell Grant ban will come to an end in July.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Race For Municipal Judge Gets Little Attention
Attorney Molly Gena and Senator Lena Taylor vying for open seat on city court.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Passes Medical Debt Relief, Health Insurance Subsidy
Also, the board passed funding for student housing insecurity and a condemnation of conversion therapy.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisor Proposes Aid for MATC Students Facing Housing Insecurity
Sup. Steve Shea, also an MATC instructor, pushing $100,000 for financial assistance fund.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Early Childhood Educators Getting $500 Bonuses
City allocated $7 million towards effort, designed to improve and expand childcare.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
More Changes For North Avenue Market
Plus: N/A bar opens on East Side and Ninja Steakhouse in Downtown, and Bridgewater adds brunch.
Feb 5th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Mitten Fest and Chili Bowl and Anime Milwaukee, Oh My!
This weekend has more than one winter party, a pet expo and much more.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Michael Holloway
Lazy Susan To Close in April
Bay View restaurant will have its final service on April 8, its nine-year anniversary.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
MATC Offering First-Ever Full-Ride Scholarships For Low-Income Students
$5 million pledge from Joe and Ellen Checota funds program.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats
North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Historic Commission Will Review New Downtown Hotel
Plans proceeding for eight-story Tempo by Hilton across from Pere Marquette Park.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City, MATC Still Seek To Train Students in Rehabbing Homes
Progress has been slow. Ezekiel CDC steps in as new private partner.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starts on Bronzeville High School
Plus: Will eastside school get redeveloped? And a recap of week's real estate news.
Nov 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside the Newly Opened Journal Commons
Former newspaper headquarters now a 141-unit apartment building.
Nov 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
2nd District Common Council Race
Ballard vs Chambers in race to represent city district formerly held by Cavalier Johnson.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
