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Can Film Incentives Turn Wisconsin Into A Movie Hub?
Gov. Evers meets with filmmakers to tout state's new film office, tax credits.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
At UWM Lecture, Angela Davis Weighs in on Campus DEI Debate
Civil rights icon also discussed collective care, modern justice movements and prison abolition.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Bakery For East Side
Poppy Bakery to bring seasonal baked goods to former Sip & Purr location.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Introducing Panther Pale Ale
Pilot Project partnered with UWM to create it; will sell at Panther Arena, Pilot Project and area retailers.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee’s Maker of Sought-After Knives
Meet Nate Zimmerman, whose work can be found everywhere from fancy restaurants to D&D tables.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
BelAir Cantina Shuffles Ownership
Longtime owners stepping back from BelAir Cantina, Finks tavern and Fuel Cafe.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Vice President Backs Abortion Fight
Kamala Harris visits Milwaukee, speaks to Democratic Attorneys General group, endorses Josh Kaul's lawsuit against abortion ban.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Underfunded UWM Looks to Lead
A key to issues like minority education and freshwater research, but needs more funding.
Mar 25th, 2021 by John Torinus
New Mass Vaccination Sites Open
At Lambeau Field and UWM Student Union. Packers stadium can handle 6,000 shots per week.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Megan Hart
UW System Should Correct UWM Inequity
UWM and UW-Parkside serve the most students of color and are grossly underfunded.
Mar 5th, 2021 by John Torinus
Officials “Cautiously Optimistic” About Stabilizing Case Numbers
Public health officials are worried that dropping case numbers are a data problem, and not actually a lessening burden of disease.
Dec 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Rapid Increase of COVID-19 in Milwaukee
Transmission rate and positive testing rate shoot back up.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Portrait of a Spitting Shorewood Attorney
Stephanie Rapkin can handle all kinds of trusts, and claims an affiliation with UWM and Marquette.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Michael Horne
City Holds Emergency Council Meeting To Approve Voting Sites, Why?
Move expands early voting access from three to 16 sites.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Walnut Way Using New Dashboard to Boost Homeownership
Developed by Northwestern Mutual, UWM and Marquette, new tool allows better insight into changing Lindsay Heights neighborhood
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Common Council Races
Six of 15 Common Council seats feature three or more candidates.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Shorewood Sued Over Inmate’s Suicide
Suit alleges unlawful detention, wrongful death of mentally ill man.
Aug 12th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Ben Handelman’s Nautical Outpost
Fox 6 anchor watches for ships for his Big Boats blog from a classic lakeside apartment.
Dec 21st, 2016 by Michael Horne
Walker’s Point Boomtown
The south side neighborhood is seeing big changes, anchored by a brownfield-to-mixed-use development.
Jun 24th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
You Are Losing Your University
No confidence vote warns public: the UWM you knew will be lost.
May 17th, 2016 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
The Mansion Where Nuns Lived
With connections to France, novelist Henry James and abolitionist Edward Holton.
Apr 29th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Despite Budget Cuts, UWM Keeps Innovating
More partnerships, more patents, more research, more endowment funds.
Nov 18th, 2015 by John Torinus
New Apartments for Prospect Ave.
Qdoba and surface parking lot would be converted to 80-unit building under plan.
Sep 14th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Locations of Next 35 Bike Stations Announced
New Bublr stations will blanket East Side with other locations in 12 neighborhoods. Here is complete list.
Jul 21st, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Grow the State Economy
The proposed state budget, and last two budgets, are missing opportunities to grow Wisconsin’s economy.
Jun 4th, 2015 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
How Local Economy Hurt by UWM Cuts
Epic Creative, a fast-growing West Bend company, depends on graduates of UWM's excellent film department, which faces cutbacks.
Apr 28th, 2015 by John Torinus
Can Ray Cross Reposition the UW System?
Legislators see it as a Madison-centered liberal redoubt. Maybe it needs a stronger base in Milwaukee.
Apr 2nd, 2015 by John Torinus
Second Fatal Crash On Sheboygan Highway
Two people have now been killed at that location. Paving the road's shoulders could help make it much safer.
Mar 27th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
UWM Tries To Do a Calatrava
Its new research building is a compendium of architectural elements. How do they add up?
Mar 26th, 2015 by Tom Bamberger
The Growth of UWM Research Foundation
It's processed 41 patents in last nine years. But state funding cuts could endanger its growth.
Mar 13th, 2015 by John Torinus
Walker Budget Targets Downer Woods
Provisions buried in budget bill eliminate protected status of conserved forest, the sole natural area on UWM campus.
Mar 4th, 2015 by Virginia Small
Walker’s Funding Cuts for UW Ignite Firestorm
Lawmakers may balk at cuts and at plan to give UW System autonomy from legislature.
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Steven Walters
RACM Approves Tax Funding for Streetcar
The TIF funding approved will also pay for infrastructure for The Couture high-rise, whose architect promised it will "push the boundaries of urban design."
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Michael Horne
Carlton Reeves
"When I look at the potential of Milwaukee, I would like to see the collective spirit of disruption and social responsibility take over Milwaukee..."
Oct 6th, 2014 by Newaukee
Tau Kappa Epsilon House
The TKE fraternity's 1904 home has operated as a rooming house for generations, but it's now suspended and its president faces drug charges.
Sep 29th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Brand New UWM School of Freshwater Sciences
New freshwater school is the centerpiece of the burgeoning water cluster.
Sep 13th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Michael Hostad
"It's very easy to get connected which is especially helpful for those looking to advance a career or conduct business."
Jun 16th, 2014 by Newaukee
UWM’s New $80 Million Project
Our photos capture progress on constructing the Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex.
Apr 4th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Why UWM Matters
It could be the key to transforming Wisconsin’s economy, but state leaders don’t seem to realize it.
Apr 1st, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
5 Ways Colleges Coax Students Out of Cars
In Milwaukee and nationally, universities are cutting costs on parking structures by promoting buses, bikes and car-sharing.
Feb 13th, 2014 by Angie Schmitt
Jonathan Brostoff
An aide to state Sen. Larson, he discovered politics -- and love -- while a student at UWM.
Nov 13th, 2013 by Tracey Pollock
MPS Funding Continues to Decline
Loss of 19,000 students since 2003 and recent decline in its charter schools pushes revenue downward.
Oct 29th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
UW-Milwaukee Students Graduate with the Most Debt
Study finds UW-Milwaukee students graduate owing 19% more than average students in UW System.
Oct 28th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Small Businesses Wanted
New Milwaukee program helps businesses "Scale Up" and expand, first of its kind in nation.
Oct 11th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman
UWM Program Nurtures Latino Leaders
Many graduates of 9-month program now serve on non-profit boards.
Sep 23rd, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex Starts to Rise
Construction continues on the $80 million Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex.
May 31st, 2013 by Dave Reid
16th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards Announced
Which are the best designs? You be the judge.
May 8th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Crime Alerts Don’t Reach Most at State Campuses
Most UW System students and staff -- including 72% of those at UWM -- choose not to get emergency alerts.
May 2nd, 2013 by Rory Linnane
No Country for Black Men
New study shows Wisconsin leads the nation in black incarceration, with a shockingly high rate. Why?
Apr 25th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Why Experts Avoid Alarm on Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
Experts avoid exposing themselves and their children to these chemicals but don't have enough evidence for public warnings.
Apr 24th, 2013 by Kate Golden
Milwaukee Universities Cost More Than Harvard
The data on the White House Score Card is eye-opening.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Steve Schuster
A Historic Milwaukee Celebration
Plus: A national green award for The Brewery; and bringing fruit trees to Walker's Point.
Feb 28th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
Al Cimperman
The life and times of an award-winning school social worker.
Feb 24th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
New Bike Transit System?
A city committee votes to support a system of bike-sharing kiosks. Other cities have cut auto traffic this way.
Jul 13th, 2012 by Dave Reid
The Slow Demise of Sydney Hih
Sydney Hih could be saved, a witch hunt on North Ave, UWM has a baseball team (?), and Alderman Jose Perez wins a game for the Brewers.
Jun 6th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Did Donovan Make Bauman Soil His Pants?
Another week, another Ald. Donovan anti-streetcar press conference. Plus: will the Bucks get a new owner and new arena? And: East Side zoning changes and the return of the Downtown Trolley loop.
May 24th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Tour the Talgo Trains You Might Never Ride
Downtown block parties are coming, use of bike racks on MCTS buses doubles year-over-year, explore the Historic Concordia neighborhood with HMI, UWM gets a zoning change, The Moderne is meeting hiring requirements, and kids can ride free on the Amtrak Hiawatha this summer.
May 17th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Free Bus Rides, Moneyball and Renderings, Crime on Buses Way Down, and More
Welcome to the fourth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week we take a look at free bus rides for St. Patrick's Day, the idea of applying Moneyball principles to project renderings, how Police Chief Flynn has apparently managed to cut in half the service calls originated from MCTS buses, the notion of a new union for UWM, and more.
Mar 14th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
UWM’s Free Parking Push is Teaching the Wrong Lesson
Last year, the UWM Student Association successfully lobbied UWM to make approximately 700 parking spots available for free use, by raising fees on all students $15 per semester.
Mar 8th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Sales Tax, Bradley Center Transportation, The Moderne, and More
Welcome to the third installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week we take a look at Milwaukee's sales tax rate compared to other major cities, the Bradley Center's new transportation option, UWM's continued insistence on growing parking subsidies, and a whole lot of development news.
Mar 7th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest private dorm recommended for denial by City Plan Commission
Trinitas Ventures' request for a change in zoning, from Industrial Light 2 to Detail Plan Development, was recommended for denial by the City Plan Commission at the February 6th, 2012 meeting.
Feb 7th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Introducing the Bayshore – Airport Express Bus Service
Due in large part to a reduction in state aid starting in 2012, the Milwaukee County Transit System had planned for a massive reduction in service. Thanks to some last minute creative planning by those at MCTS, the vast majority of those cuts are on track to be avoided thanks to the use of CMAQ funds. The CMAQ funds, allocated out of a competitive bidding process, will provide funding to institute "express service" for two years along a number of key corridors which will replace segments of a number of routes. A public meeting, hosted by Supervisors Marina Dimitrijevic, Jason Haas, and Patricia Jursik, on the proposed Bayshore - Airport Express service was recently held to present the service to the community and answer any questions on the upcoming questions.
Oct 27th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
UWM Should End the Parking Subsidy
Having an educated populace is good for society, it increases the earning of all workers, it helps to generate wealth and fuels innovation. Subsidized parking doesn't.
Mar 10th, 2011 by Dave Reid
How Urban are Marquette, MIAD, MSOE, and UWM?
Milwaukee is lucky to have a number of higher education institutions in its most urban neighborhoods.
Nov 30th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Car-sharing in Milwaukee…
Car-sharing offers people the ability to rent a car or truck, often a hybrid, for a time period less than a day, and for an affordable amount that includes insurance and fuel.
Nov 3rd, 2010 by Dave Reid
Sad to See Chancellor Santiago Leave UWM
Recently, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago announced his resignation from UWM to become the Chief Executive Officer of the Hispanic College Fund in Washington, D.C.
Aug 18th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Cambridge Commons Tour
In August UW-Milwaukee will begin occupying Cambridge Commons, their new 700-bed residence hall. Owned by the UWM Real Estate Foundation and developed by the Mandel Group, the near-complete residence hall raises the bar for Milwaukee student housing when it comes to quality and ecological sustainability.
Jul 15th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Bring the Panthers Back to Campus
There's often talk regarding whether UWM is a commuter campus or not, and although it still has numerous commuter students UWM has been evolving into a full blown campus environment for years. This change has stirred up East Side residents and put a greater demand on the neighborhood, but Milwaukee's future is closely tied to UWM's future so this evolution needs to be embraced, not challenged.
Mar 10th, 2010 by Dave Reid
School of Freshwater Sciences to the Reed Street Yards?
It was recently reported that UWM is considering the Reed Street Yards as a potential site for the School of Freshwater Sciences.
Feb 23rd, 2010 by Dave Reid
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
The Monarch Trail?
"Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them." - Bill Vaughan
Dec 6th, 2009 by Dave Reid
UWM’s Expansion Must Include Former Columbia Hospital Site
Although, we have been critical of UWM's efforts to expand in Wauwatosa, we have always believed that UWM's growth is critical to Milwaukee.
Nov 18th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Urban Exploration
On the flight out to Portland we met UWM School of Architecture and Urban Planning graduate student Kevin Duffy. He was out visiting Portland for the same reason we were, urban exploration.
Nov 17th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Public Weighs in on UWM’s Wauwatosa Expansion Plans
Although months ago UWM entered into an agreement to purchase a portion of the Milwaukee County Grounds for the purpose of expansion, the deadline for public input into UWM's Master Plan past just this week. Regardless if this input will be considered going forward or not, it's worth looking to see what the UWM community thinks about the expansion plans.
Nov 11th, 2009 by Dave Reid
“The City is a Big Draw” – UWM Chancellor Santiago
During a recent episode of the Chancellor's Report UWM Chancellor Santiago was explaining UWM's recent growth, and stated that "the city is a big draw."
Oct 16th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Oops! No Money for UW-Tosa
To think, I was just about to put the UW-Tosa t-shirts up on the new Urban Milwaukee store, maybe I can hold off now? Apparently, UWM's backing out of the fight to locate the School of Freshwater Sciences on the former Pieces of Eight restaurant site ruffled some feathers, and Michael Cudahy decided to return the favor by backing out of funding UWM's proposed Wauwatosa location for the Engineering School.
Sep 10th, 2009 by Dave Reid
UWM Freshwater School a No Go on the Pieces of Eight Site
The UWM School of Freshwater Sciences will not continue their plans to build a new headquarters for the school on the lakefront site that formerly housed Pieces of Eight restaurant. We had supported the location choice, but that location choice was certainly controversial. Seeking a less controversial site to house the cornerstone piece of something so valuable to Milwaukee's future is a wise move.
Sep 4th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
UWM, Marquette, and MSOE Working Together
The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Marquette University and Milwaukee School of Engineering announced that the universities are collaborating on seven energy technology research projects. These projects are being conducted as part of the Southeastern Wisconsin Energy Technology Research Center, which ties the universities together with local companies, such as Rockwell Automation and WE Energies, to conduct research in the area of energy technology. The initial projects involves green concepts and advanced technologies such as wind turbines, Li-Ion Batteries, CO2 recycling and sequestration via algae, and nanowire thermoelectric materials.
Aug 27th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Dorm-Oriented Development (The Future of Urban Shopping Centers?)
There might be a new development style taking hold in Milwaukee. A lot of focus is put on transit-oriented development, and the power of a station to improve the development of a neighborhood, but what about residence halls? Do they offer similar development when built in an urban setting? At least in one part of Milwaukee's East Side neighborhood, it appears so.
Jul 16th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
A Postcard Location for UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences
It's certainly good that we value our parks, public places, and the lakefront, so a public debate over the appropriateness of placing UWM's School of Freshwater Sciences on Lake Michigan is worth having, but the downtown lakefront is the right location.
May 26th, 2009 by Dave Reid
“Today I’m a little disappointed in my alma mater”
"Today I'm a little disappointed in my alma mater," said Supervisor Lipscomb at the Thursday, May 21st Milwaukee County Board Meeting.
May 22nd, 2009 by Dave Reid
Huh? Timeout. Explanation Needed.
As the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors barrel ahead towards Thursday's vote on the Milwaukee County Ground land sale to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
May 19th, 2009 by Dave Reid
UW-Tosa to Fill Budget Gap?
In what can only be characterized as a transparent attempt to prop up Milwaukee County's budget, the Board of Supervisors and County Executive Walker appear poised to push the Milwaukee County Grounds land sale to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee through.
May 17th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee the Water Capital?
The single most important expansion of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee currently underway is the proposed School of Freshwater Sciences.
May 7th, 2009 by Dave Reid
There is Nothing Green About Greenfield Development
There is nothing green about greenfield development.
May 4th, 2009 by Dave Reid
How Not to Run a Public Hearing
We often hear about the lack of "transparency" or that "the process wasn't followed," and it is actually my belief that often enough this isn't true.
Apr 6th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Kitty Corner, Across the Freeway
This is how County Executive Scott Walker described just how close UW-Milwaukee's new Engineering School could be from the Milwaukee County Research Park.
Mar 24th, 2009 by Dave Reid
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee or University of Milwaukee?
A group of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Student Association Senators will be proposing a bill to consider changing the university's name from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to the University of Milwaukee.
Mar 16th, 2009 by Dave Reid
UW-Milwaukee Should Expand in “Our Backyard”
Normally people oppose projects because it is in their backyard,
Mar 11th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Neighborhood Group Pushes Chapter 17
Although only a few development projects were on this commission meeting’s agenda the most insightful item was the presentation of the UWM Neighborhood Plan by the Universities Neighborhoods Association (UNA). Jeffrey Jordan presented the groups findings and laid out a few neighborhood issues. The group wants UWM to acknowledge that the “sudden growth of the university” has lead to problems such as overcrowding of the neighborhood. He also stated their desire to see the implementation of Chapter 17 which would penalizes students at UWM for off campus problems. Additionally, UNA wants future dorms to be planned with the neighbors and clearly doesn’t want to see dorms built at the Columbia Hospital site. Alderman Nik Kovac spoke about UWM”s master planning program and stated that UWM’s plan to expand in Wauwatosa was a “terrible idea”. This update showed the ongoing difficulty of relations on the East Side between UWM and the neighborhood and also highlighted the City of Milwaukee’s efforts to encourage UWM to expand in downtown Milwaukee.
Feb 20th, 2009 by Dave Reid
More “Great” Reasons for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to Expand in Wauwatosa
I recently gave up and said, "fine, let the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee expand in Wauwatosa."
Feb 19th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee’s Stimulus Request
Yesterday the U.S. Senate approved the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and although it still has conference committee changes to go through prior to arriving on President Obama's desk it's interesting to see what items the City of Milwaukee would like to see funded.
Feb 11th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Committee Plans to Lobby UWM to Expand Downtown
In April 2008 Alderman D'Amato, as one of his last acts in office, brought forward a resolution that stated the City of Milwaukee's position that the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee should locate its College of Engineering and Applied Science, as well asUWM's other satellite campuses, within the City of Milwaukee.
Jan 22nd, 2009 by Dave Reid
Fine, Let the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Expand in Wauwatosa
Back in March, 2008 I started an organization that worked to convince the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee that expanding into Wauwatosa was the wrong choice for the university, the City of Milwaukee, and Southeast Wisconsin. T
Dec 30th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Hometown Dorm Site – Additional Project Renderings
Mandel Group's efforts to construct a new UWM dormitory on the East Side took a step forward this week after receiving approval at both the City Plan Commission and the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee. This matter will be taken up by the full Common Council on December 16th, 2008 and if approved intends to break ground within 90 days.
Dec 11th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Committee Approves UWM Dorm Plan
Two significant East Side projects, New Land Enterprises' Kenilworth apartment building and Mandel Group's dormitory proposal, were on the agenda for this committee meeting.
Dec 10th, 2008 by Dave Reid
City Commission Approves UWM Dorm Design
Bob Monnat, the chief operating officer of Mandel Group, gave a short presentation covering the history behind the development of this site.
Dec 9th, 2008 by Dave Reid
UWM Dorm Building and Site Designs
This was the last of four meetings held to discuss UWM's most recent dorm proposal. Jim Shields, the project architect, presented his design for the building and how it fits on the 3.2 acre lot. He referred to the site as "an edge site", indicating how it sits on the "edge" of two drastically different environments.
Nov 18th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Hometown Dorm Site – Project Renderings
The Mandel Group's efforts to construct a new UWM dormitory on the East Side have included five public meetings, the release of basic site plans, and preliminary project renderings.
Nov 13th, 2008 by Dave Reid
UWM Addresses Neighborhood Issues
This was the second of four neighborhood meetings to discuss the proposed UWM resident hall.
Nov 2nd, 2008 by Dave Reid
