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Tom Tiffany Is a Leading Election Denier
His brazen attempts to overturn a legal election shadow his run for governor.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
State, Cities Can Start Spending Federal Money
Federal government releases guidelines on $350 billion in pandemic relief funds.
May 11th, 2021 by Laura Olson
State’s Air Quality Is Improving
But new report gives failing grades to six counties; Milwaukee among nation’s 25 worst cities for smog.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates
Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.
Apr 4th, 2021 by Sam Woods
27th Street Study Seeks Public Input
Regional planning commission expands public comment period to April 18th.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Still Rising in Milwaukee
Major indicators of disease continue to point to growing COVID-19 in Milwaukee.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Could Suspend Street Lighting Fee
But property owners will need to pay at least once.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Keg Stand Up Returns
Plus, a weeklong chili contest, egg day at the zoo and a virtual beer tasting event.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Michael Holloway
FEMA Will Run Wisconsin Center Vaccinations
Federal pilot program will administer 3,000 vaccinations a day, seven days a week.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
City May Reimpose COVID-19 Restrictions
With cases rising, worried health department officials reevaluating current health order.
Mar 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Inside the Milwaukee Police Fusion Center
Protesters have wondered what center is up to. The history and details of little-known unit.
Mar 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
County Criminal Pot Convictions Down 94% Since 2010
But little change in rest of state, with huge racial gap in arrests, convictions.
Mar 28th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
New Central City Vaccine Clinics
Residents in 53206 and 53210 ZIP codes can get COVID-19 vaccines at 8 walk-in clinics.
Mar 27th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
16% of State Fully Vaccinated
State continues to ramp up vaccination. Milwaukee pushing resources into community clinics.
Mar 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Board Changes Pot Possession Fine to $1
Under state law county can't fully decriminalize.
Mar 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Cases Rising in Milwaukee
County trend reflects a rise in new cases statewide.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State’s Incarcerated Population Drops During Pandemic
Prisons and jails have more than one-third fewer inmates.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Tosa Police Chief Will Testify in New Mensah Case
Jay Anderson's family asks judge to independently file charges.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
The County Sheriff’s New Drone Unit
Will be used for highway traffic safety — and for protests.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
8 Ways Police Mishandled Protests
From Los Angeles to New York, Milwaukee and Wauwatosa, police made similar mistakes.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Top Local Elected Officials Get Vaccinated
County Executive and Board Chair and Common Council President urge everyone to get their shots.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Suicides Did Not Rise During Pandemic
Previous claims untrue. Data shows suicides actually declined in Wisconsin in 2020.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Erik Gunn
County Ends 2020 with $32 Million Surplus
In a big turnaround, projected deficit became a surplus due to federal CARES Act funding.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Acting Police Chief Offers Frank Views
"I’m a Black man first,” Norman tells panel. "I will not tolerate any explicit biases."
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Racial Bias Found in Pot Prosecutions
Black Wisconsinites 4.3% more likely to be prosecuted for pot possession, new study finds.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
COVID-19 Testing Still Needed, Experts Warn
As cases decline in Wisconsin, testing drops drastically. That's a mistake some warn.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Committee OK’s Funding for Emergency Mental Health Center
New crisis center is an important piece of the county's broader re-shuffling of psychiatric services.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Trends Stable in Milwaukee
Cases and transmission have plateaued at the lowest levels since summer 2020.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Redevelopment Authority Wants Riverfront Parking Lot Developed
Plus: Bucks get permission to continue to use Park East land for parking for two more years.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
County Plans Lakefront Food Festival
Plan is to feature 6 to 10 food trucks at McKinley Marina in July or August.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Reject Evers Entire Capital Budget
But plan could be revisited later in the budget process.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
City Attorney Blocking The Couture
Spencer won't sign off on revised deal for downtown tower, saying Ald. Bauman overstepped his authority.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State and Local Vaccination Expansions Begin Next Week
City and county will target 10 Milwaukee zip codes for vaccination.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
New Group Targets Domestic Violence
We Are Here MKE seeks to raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence programs.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Committee Okays $1 Fine For Pot Possession
Under state law county can't fully decriminalize. Full board next considers proposal.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Big Property Owners Gear Up To Sue City
Record challenges to 2020 assessments now headed to court.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Delayed Avenir Project Planned for April
64-unit apartment development on Lower East Side was delayed a year by COVID-19.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Cases Not Rising, Not Falling
The plateau in new disease continues, but key indicators show the community headed in the right direction.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Stimulus Bill Provides Major Funding to Local Governments
Bill will funnel millions into local services, housing assistance, health care, childcare tax credits and unemployment.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
MCTS Selects Electric Bus Manufacturer
MCTS is purchasing the first NOVA Buses in the U.S.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
As Vaccinations Rise, Normal Life Slowly Returns
Cases continue to drop and museums, sporting events and small concerts are beginning to return.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
City Expands Vaccine Eligibility
With more vaccine available, health department expands range of people who can get treated at the Wisconsin Center.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
City Has More Vaccine For Educators Than Demand
Mayor says Wisconsin Center has 800 vaccine appointments still open for Wednesday.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Ascension, 16th Street Expand Vaccine Program
New goal is to vaccinate 2,000 people a week at south-side clinic.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Ignace Center Offers Special Vaccine Program
Teams with state health department this week to get the Native American community vaccinated.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Rebuild I-94 With Six Lanes
Don’t expand to eight lanes. Do include other transportation, like bicycles and buses.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Robert Schneider, Montavius Jones, Lingqian Hu, Jie Yu, Caressa Givens, James Davies and Celia Jackson
City Will Conduct Mental Health Survey
Seeking information about impact of pandemic on residents.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
50 Plaintiffs Sue Wauwatosa
Lawsuit charges police responded to protests with "brutal, violent and unconstitutional tactics."
Mar 7th, 2021 by Hannah Haynes
State Vaccine Hotline Up and Running
Call center helps people schedule COVID-19 vaccinations, answers questions about the vaccine.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Targeting Vulnerable ZIP Codes for Vaccine
County is working to get seniors 65 and older from 53204 and 53206 vaccinated.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 No Longer Declining in Milwaukee
Transmission rate rises slightly even as deaths down and many getting vaccinated.
Mar 4th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Eight Blocks of Food, History and Art
Both sides of the river between Kilbourn and Highland are filled with attractions.
Mar 4th, 2021 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
50 Degree Days Coming!
Time to enjoy some socially-distanced events.
Mar 4th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Bus Drivers Union Leader Forced Out
James Macon loses presidency as International ATU takes over Local 998.
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Shorewood Chooses Affordable Housing
Suburb makes history with its use of TIF district. Could this influence other suburbs?
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
8.7% of State Now Fully Vaccinated
Next phase underway. Nation's addition of Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine will speed up efforts.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Wisconsin ‘Kraken’ Suit
Election suit was by Trump Attorney, Sidney Powell, who vowed to 'release the Kraken.'
Mar 1st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Who Wants To Name the Wisconsin Center?
National group hired to sell naming rights as part of center's expansion plan.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Proposes $45.8 Million for Milwaukee Juvenile Facility
County looks to build local facility, stop sending juveniles to Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
COVID-19 Declining to Summer Levels
Daily new cases are reaching levels last seen during late-summer lull in 2020.
Feb 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Shorewood Debates Affordable Housing
CDA board opposes extending TIF district for affordable housing. How will village board vote?
Feb 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Rejoins WI Counties Association
Board had withheld membership dues in January but decides to rejoin group after WCA leaders offer assurances.
Feb 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
After Prison, What Next?
How to handle the formerly incarcerated. Milwaukee town hall tackles the issue.
Feb 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Crowley’s Speech Stresses Pandemic, Racial Equity
County executive's first State of the County address comes amid historic crisis.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Has Just 22 Inmates in Youth Prisons
Great progress on reducing number of Milwaukee youths in Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Green Wave Sweeping the State
Economic prosperity and environmental progress can work hand-in-hand.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by John Torinus
Mental Health Clinic Opens on National Avenue
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers open new non-emergency mental health clinic.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Evers’ Capital Budget Spends $2.4 Billion
More than $1 billion for UW System buildings and funds for Milwaukee state office building.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Rich Kremer
$15 Minimum Wage Would Help 831,000 State Workers
38% of Milwaukee workers would benefit from minimum wage hike, versus 22% nationally.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
A Medication Rescue for Opioid Overdoses
With overdoses at record highs, state-wide program provides Naloxone as a rescue drug.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
The Debate Over Local Sales Taxes
Evers' budget allows local sales tax increases. Will Republican legislators agree?
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Steven Walters
COVID-19 Continues to Decline
But the rise of new variant raises worries that this won't last.
Feb 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
It’s Official, Old World Third Will Be MLK Drive
Barrett and council members reflect on racial division and what the renaming symbolizes.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Pushes Juvenile Justice System Changes
Sweeping reforms would close youth prisons and end Serious Juvenile Offender Program.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
False Electors Were GOP Campaign Donors
Republican insiders accused of election fraud gave $14,000 to state candidates.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Let Us Now Praise Rush Limbaugh
What was his impact on Wisconsin? Praise and condemnation and silliness offered.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
New Beers, Musicals and Harley History
Plus: the Ice Bar, a wild winter auction and a virtual trip to Mexico.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Spindell Can Vote on Whether to Investigate Himself
Elections Commission member Robert Spindell one of 10 Republicans accused of election fraud.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Henry Redman
2021 Spring Primary Election Results
Unofficial totals from the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County for the February 16th primary.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Fast Spreader COVID-19 Variant In Milwaukee
Arrived a month ago. Study shows variant doubling infections every 10 days in the U.S.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Why Businesses Support a Local Sales Tax
It’s the best way to assure good services and fiscal stability for Milwaukee.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Tim Sheehy
Vaccine Distribution Shows Racial Inequity
Data shows stark disparities. State spending $6.1 million to improve racial and ethnic vaccine equity.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Infects Half of State Inmates
Five times the overall state rate; 10,786 prison inmates, 2,153 staff infected.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Vanessa Swales
Evers’ Budget Proposal Would Allow Milwaukee Sales Tax
City and county officials have been pursuing option for over a year.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Superintendent, County Board and School Board on the Ballot
Non-partisan, education-centric primary kicks off spring election season.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Get Food Share Benefits
Biden’s executive order expands benefits. 5 things you need to know.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Suburban Mayors Push State on Vaccine Numbers
Complaints of too few doses supplied and not enough information.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Resolution Cuts Pot Possession Fine to $1
Sup. Ortiz-Velez's county resolution will be mirrored by Glendale proposal, says Mayor Kennedy.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
27th Street Next for Mass Transit Plan?
Bus rapid transit? Light rail line? County will hold public meetings to explore options.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Old World Third St. Will Be MLK Drive
Council unanimously approves naming entire street to honor civil rights leader.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Lake Park Bridge, Oak Leaf Sinkhole Will Be Fixed
One project in Milwaukee one in Glendale, both would be made safe for public use.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Running Out of CARES Act Funds
Report shows its entire $77 million allocation has been spent or will be claimed by costs already incurred.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Local Costs for Foxconn Cut By 2%
Annual update by Mount Pleasant still leaves total state-local costs at $1.32 billion.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
County Supervisors Back $1 Pot Penalty
8 board members push plan slashing $500 penalty for possession.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Milwaukee Rep Celebrates Black History
Plus, an annual pet expo, a chance to learn to cook Italian brunch and a behind the scenes look at local performing arts organizations.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
COVID-19 Transmission Ticks Up in Milwaukee
New case numbers are going down, but small changes in data trends point to a rise in transmission.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Reviews Mental Health Emergency Center Plan
New facility in central city location partnering county with major health care providers.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Hunger Task Force Targets Food Deserts
Mobile Markets makes two stops every week day bringing fresh, affordable foods to neighborhoods.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Storms, Climate Change Threaten Milwaukee Coastline
$2.9 billon worth of coastal bluffs, other assets are threatened. Can county save them?
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Bus System Redesign Changes Begin Next Month
MCTS has a website and a hotline to help passengers understand the rollout of MCTS NEXT.
Feb 1st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
