Waukesha County

New poll shows Milwaukee area’s divided feelings on Foxconn, views on other topics as Marquette Law School launches expanded public policy program

54 percent of adults polled believe a new Foxconn factory will substantially improve the economy of the Milwaukee area.

Wisconsin One of Cheapest States

Gives little to charity, report shows. Milwaukee is much more generous than state.

Marquette Law School to launch Lubar Center with first look at new Milwaukee Area Project

The Milwaukee Area Project thus seeks to examine and report on public opinion, public policy, and conditions throughout the region.

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Names Amy Lindner New President

Mary Lou Young agrees to continue to serve as United Way CEO through January 2019

I-94 Cancellation Has Huge Impact

Pushing project back decades, adding billions in costs, hurting metro area.

Recycling Facility Open for Doors Open Milwaukee

Free Tours of the City of Milwaukee/Waukesha County Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

Milwaukee Film Receives Continued and Increased Support From Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor, Associated Bank, expands partnership through Milwaukee Film Checking 30 new sponsors provide increase of $301,000 in cash & in-kind support

County’s Homeless Program A Success

Based on national model, which found providing housing actually saves money.

How to Get a Better Deal From Foxconn

Company is a famously hard-nosed negotiator. State must be, too.

Generac Power Systems to Expand Operations in Wisconsin

WEDC support will help the company create 400 jobs over five years

New Deal for Wangard on City Hiring

Company had violated residents preference program, will count employees at other projects.

EXPO Launches Campaign to Close Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (MSDF)

Leaders of the #CloseMSDF Campaign Call on Governor Walker to Save Lives and Save Money by Closing MSDF

Roberta Betker Receives The Marcus Corporation 2016 Ben Marcus Humanitarian Award

Betker has been involved as a board member or volunteer with numerous community organizations throughout southeastern Wisconsin.

Les Paul Exhibit at Wauwatosa Library

Celebrating the Wizard of Waukesha. Our photos capture the highlights.

Trump Budget Will Hurt State Workers

Yet his campaign promised new opportunities for workers.

Investing in Our Workforce

My Wisconsin Works for Everyone welfare reform package offers hands-on skills and job training.

Officer-Involved Lakefront Shooting

Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department is conducting the investigation.

GOP Ohio Attorney General Seeks to Hold Opioid Makers Accountable for Addiction Crisis, Wisconsin Attorney Brad Schimel Does Nothing

‘Even Fellow Republicans are Going to Court to Hold Opioid Manufacturers Accountable for Misleading Marketing Tactics’

Lowlands Group’s Ongoing Fundraising Tops $100,000 for Local Charities

Nearly $35,000 Raised From Brookfield Benefit Weekend

We Like Suburban Segregation

Governments have long enabled metro area's biases.

Café Hollander Brookfield Sets Opening Date for May 30th

The new location features many of the elements the cafés are known for.

Historic MPS school celebrates 105th anniversary

Auer Avenue Community School preparing for anniversary event and alumni reunion

Workers Urged to Use JobLines Buses

Freeway lawsuit got $13.5 million settlement; two bus lines to suburban jobs created.

Menomonee Valley Lacks Transit

Valley's employers have transit needs similar to suburbs, study says.

Mayor Barrett Urges Milwaukee Residents to Wear Denim April 26

Denim Day Milwaukee part of international effort to support survivors, challenge myths around sexual assault

Trump’s Health Care Sabotage Threat Would Have Devastating Impact in Wisconsin

Trump threatened to stop paying insurers cost-sharing-reduction payments that reduce deductibles, co-pays, and out-of-pocket maximums for moderate income enrollees.

March Home Sales Up 5.2%

1st Quarter Sales Up 3.9%.

Milwaukee Neighborhood Innovators Win Top Honors

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Recognizes 2017 winners at annual gala

Regional Leaders Unite to Advance New Research into Workforce Transit Solutions

MetroGO! and The Regional Transit Leadership Council advance “Last Mile” research to bridge employment disconnect.

Man Charged for Childhood Crime

State Appeals Court okays adult felony charge for act committed at age nine.

Barrett Sells Milwaukee to GOP

City has reinvented itself, deserves greater investment from state, he argues.

Fair Housing Council Settles Discrimination Complaint Against Waukesha County

MMFHC’s complaint alleged that Waukesha County engaged in illegal housing discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin.

Meinecke Paid For Street Named After Him

The lasting legacy of toy importer and German immigrant Adolph Meinecke.

National Cable Stars and Local Home & Gardening Experts to Present at Milwaukee NARI Home Improvement Show

Several members of the Knapp family from Milwaukee Blacksmith will be participating in the presentation on Sat., Feb. 18.

Clarke Square Gets Wantable

Fast-growing Wantable will move there, Nehring's Sendik's grocery may join it.

Cream City Foundation LGBTQ+ Scholarships for Southeastern Wisconsin Students are Open

Scholarships can be used for any post-secondary education at the undergraduate, graduate, professional, or post-graduate level.

5 Issues Democrats Must Face

The data is clear: Democrats must change strategies or they will never succeed.

Justice Ziegler, 37 Judges Unopposed

Just 11 of 48 Circuit Court judges face opponents in April Election

Sen. Larson Announces Committee Assignments for 2017-2018 Legislative Session

“As a state senator and as a member of these important committees, I look forward to working with my neighbors and colleagues to support policies that will provide each of our neighbors the freedom to pursue the American Dream.”

YPWeek Wisconsin Further Expands to Include 25 Communities

2017 Bubbler Awards Applications Open

Supreme Court Rules Against Open Records

Conservative majority exempts Schimel’s training videos from disclosure.

Shameless Partisan Pandering, Even by Brad Schimel’s Standards

Brad Schimel Announces Intention to Seek Re-election AND to Investigate Leaks From Political Corruption Investigation That Embarrassed GOP

Over 3,200 Milwaukee Public Schools’ students participate in one-day volunteer project

Milwaukee Public School students at 28 schools will all participate in a large scale volunteer project with United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County

von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Hires 14 Attorneys from Weiss Berzowski LLP

In 2016, von Briesen added 40 attorneys and opened offices in Oshkosh, Appleton and Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Recount Completed Ahead of Schedule With Relatively Small Changes to Final Totals

Trump’s margin over Clinton increased by 131 votes.

Wisconsin Recount More Than 70 percent Complete

Relatively Few Totals Changed

Ronna Bromberg Pachefsky Given Milwaukee NARI Foundation “Spirit Of Volunteerism” Award

The goal of the Milwaukee NARI Foundation is to promote public awareness of the home remodeling and improvement industry.

Milwaukee Public Schools’ students get free books; chance to meet children’s author Sundee Frazier

My Very Own Library, Scholastic Book Fairs and United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County team-up to support literacy effort at 14 MPS schools

Wisconsin Recount Proceeding on Schedule without Major Problems

On Day Four of the presidential recount, no significant issues have been reported.

Twenty Area Children’s Charities Randomly Chosen to Participate in Heart of Canal Street

Benefiting organizations to share in fund-raising total announced Dec. 16.

Wisconsin Veterans Network (VetsNet) Names Director

VetsNet is a one-stop resource for service members, veterans and military families.

15 Election Winners and Losers

Clarke to the cabinet? Should pollsters be fired? RoJo trumps Trump. And much more.

Medical College of Wisconsin Names Gregory M. Wesley Senior Vice President, Strategic Alliances and Business Development

Wesley will act as a key strategic leader, ambassador and advisor for the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Governor Walker Announces Members of the Task Force on Opioid Abuse

Group to hold its first meeting on October 28 in Green Bay

If Sen. Ron Johnson Won’t Defend the Indefensible, How Does He Justify His Own Record on Sexual Assault Issues?

Record Includes Failing to Report Assault of Staff Person to Authorities, Dismissing Claims of Victim of Harassment and Voting Against Violence Against Women Act

Apartment Buildings at the Corners of Brookfield Topped Off

Construction milestone reached; Model apartments to open early 2017; first occupancy mid-2017

Schimel Stonewalls on Open Records

AG has championed public’s right to know — except for videos involving him.

County Executive Chris Abele Introduces 2017 Executive Budget

Budget Commits to Building a Stronger Community with SAVE Transit Plan, Investment in Youth Programs and Public Safety, and Path towards $15 Living Wage

New $0 Deductible Health Plans Introduced

Wisconsin health consumers will save over $209 million

AG Schimel Attacks Open Records Law

He is appealing to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in an effort to keep two law enforcement training videos secret.

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Expected Festival Guests

Headliners include Academy Award-winner John Ridley, Emmy Award-winner Sam Pollard, The Blind Side actor Quinton Aaron, Silicon Valley actor Martin Starr, and Arrested Development actor Mae Whitman

Milwaukee’s Canal, Mid 1860s

The canal was one mile long, but never grew as the company went bankrupt.

Katie Perhach Named a 2016 Philanthropic 5 United Way Emerging Leader

Perhach and the other four leaders will be honored at an event at South Second on August 18.

Regional job fair takes place August 9th

“If you are seeking employment or interested in looking for a new job, please make a point of attending this job fair on August 9th,” Alderman Stamper said.

1000 College Interns Work At Literacy Fair

United Way hosts the largest single-day volunteer event in greater Milwaukee.

Thoughts from Philadelphia

Crime and justice reform and the 2016 presidential election.

10 Years of Battling Teen Pregnancy

99.99% of participants in Pearls for Teen Girls program don’t become pregnant.

One Woman’s Fight Against Infant Mortality

Milwaukee ranks high in black infant mortality. Tonda Thompson wants to help change that.

Mount Mary welcomes new Board of Trustees members

Board members each serve a three-year term.

Governor Walker Appoints Clayton Kawski to Dane County Circuit Court

"Clayton Kawski has established himself as an attorney of high integrity and intellect in the Madison legal community."

The Radical State Supreme Court?

Three cases reveal the court overruling precedent while claiming it isn’t.

It’s Time to Invest in Our Transportation System

Under the direction of Governor Walker the Secretary of Transportation was told that his budget request should not include any tax or fee increases.

HAPA charter school expanding, Community Schools expanding, career skills program coming

June Board update

MPS Creates More Community Schools

New reform comes after school board rejects proposed state OSPP plan by Abele.

**VL-JUNK** U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces More Than $18.2 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Wisconsin

More than 9,500 AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers are serving in 1,430 locations across Wisconsin this year

Governor Walker Presents 2016 Trailblazer Awards to Women Business Leaders

Two more schools join MPS and United Way’s Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership

Browning, Lincoln Avenue added to partnership including Auer Avenue, Bradley Tech, Hopkins Lloyd, James Madison

Governor Walker Appoints Judge Mac Davis and Judge Robert Kinney to Ethics Commission

Both majority and minority party leadership submitted three names each. Two of the minority party’s nominees withdrew their names from consideration.

Does Anyone Oppose Bus Rapid Transit?

The idea is very unsexy, yet has gained amazingly wide support.

GOP Goal Less Access for Democratic Voters

But you have to sift through media coverage of trial testimony for the story.

Waukesha Water Plan Leaves Bad Taste

Critics say Great Lakes diversion will feed urban sprawl, cause pollution and lead to more water grabs.

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce welcomes Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. as newest founding member

Area law firm takes leadership role to support Wisconsin’s veteran-owned business community

Groups React as States and Provinces Commit to Reconvene in May to Continue Debate on Precedent-Setting Great Lakes Water Diversion

It is critical that any diversion proposal meet the rigorous requirements of the Compact which were developed to safeguard the Great Lakes.

Who’s Renting All Those New Apartments?

Millennials or aging baby boomers? Experts disagree on why the building boom.

Governor Walker Signs Legislation to Protect Wisconsin’s Children Against Internet Crimes

“Alicia’s Law” gives hope to victims and works to prevent future victims

3 Questions for Sen. Johnson at Tomorrow’s Opioid Field Hearing

Johnson has a well-documented record of failure when it comes to offering real solutions to Wisconsin’s families on this tragedy.

Black Leaders Talk About Barrett

How has the mayor succeeded -- and failed -- in serving African American neighborhoods.

Milwaukee County Residents At Risk of Leaving Millions on the Table this Tax Season

Milwaukee Metro Area Residents at Risk of Missing Out on >$60 million in tax credits

State’s Drinking Water Has Radium Problem

Waukesha is among dozens of communities in Wisconsin with radium-tainted well water.

‘Height of Hypocrisy’ as GOP blocks Winnebago Co. Executive from holding office

Majority party continues to ignore student loan debt crisis, mass layoffs & child safety

GOP Bill Targets Democratic County Exec

Would prevent Winnebago County Executive Mark Harris from holding state Senate seat

2016 State of the City

Hmong American Peace Academy - February 8, 2016

New Marquette Law School Poll finds tight races in Wisconsin presidential primaries

Feingold holds lead over Johnson in U.S. Senate race

Marquette Mission Week is Jan. 31 to Feb. 5

Week to focus on environmental issues in light of Laudato Sí

MCW’s Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment awards $300,000 to increase access to early intervention developmental screens

Developmental screens are a best practice for the early identification of delays and a means to directing children to targeted intervention early to resolve persistent health problems.

Solar Power Hits the Big Time in Wisconsin

Newest Large Array Energizes Waukesha County Manufacturer

Bingo Emmons Receives Milwaukee NARI Foundation “Spirit of Volunteerism” Award

The goal of the Milwaukee NARI Foundation is to promote public awareness of the home remodeling and improvement industry.