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“Officer Ray’s” FPC Appointment Okayed
Committee approves appointment of retired officer to police oversight board.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Sherman Park neighborhood to receive support from BUILD Health Challenge®
News Release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey
Nov 27th, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Gov. Evers Announces Transportation Projects Commission to Meet December 6
Three, new citizen members appointed to the bipartisan public-private commission
Nov 26th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Binge Drinking Cost County $594 Million
New report finds $3.9 billion impact in 2018 for entire state. Wisconsin ranks second in binge drinking.
Nov 25th, 2019 by Steven Walters
New Push to Fix State Workforce Crisis
Business, civic and government leaders will convene to discuss looming worker shortage.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases Still Rising
170 to date in state, but some dioceses and religious orders still won’t confront problem.
Nov 17th, 2019 by Erica Jones
The N Word Still Hurts
The word brought national headlines, pain and confusion to Wisconsin.
Nov 17th, 2019 by Eugene Kane
Dean of public service at Marquette University Law School honored as legal innovator
As assistant dean for public service, Schultz’s charge is to advance access to justice through the creation, implementation, and operational oversight of pro bono projects for law students and lawyers.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Marquette University
How Local Doctors Discovered Vaping Illness
Medical College of Wisconsin doctors led the way to discovering some 1,300 vaping related cases in North America.
Nov 10th, 2019 by Lauren Weber
Wisconsin Collects More Than 30 Tons of Unused Medications During Drug Take Back Day; Ranks Second in Nation
Statewide 280 law enforcement agencies hosted Drug Take Back events and collected disposed drugs from 476 permanent drug disposal boxes at law enforcement agencies across the state.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Josh Kaul
BMO Harris Bank honors three Milwaukee trailblazers
Annual awards honor women for their contributions to business and their communities
Oct 31st, 2019 by BMO Harris Bank
Regional Education Leaders Form Alliance to Address College Completion, Workforce Development in Southeastern Wisconsin
Together, HERA’s higher education institutions and partner organizations are committed to leveraging their collective strengths and resources.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Higher Education Regional Alliance
Dan Defnet appointed President of Johnson Bank
Scott Cooney joins Johnson Financial Group as Director of Commercial Banking
Oct 10th, 2019 by Johnson Financial Group
Hebron House appoints Acting Executive Director
Attorney and community advocate for the homeless to lead the organization
Oct 8th, 2019 by Hebron House of Hospitality
Mortgage Crisis Hit African Americans and Hispanics Hardest
Drop in homeownership among African-Americans and Hispanics underlines an affordable housing crisis since the Great Recession.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Immigration Activists Question MPD Policy Towards ICE
Fire and Police Commission delays vote on policy a third time, meanwhile activists want answers.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Does the Growing Partisan Divide Make Sense?
As the global economy changed, so did traditional Republican and Democratic constituencies.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Undeclared Candidate for Judge Already Polling Well
Third-party poll promotes the potential candidacy of Zach Whitney.
Sep 27th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Doors Open Milwaukee to feature public works landmarks
Doors Open is a celebration of Milwaukee’s art, architecture, culture and history with more than 170 buildings providing free access on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29.
Sep 24th, 2019 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
Milwaukee Financial Advisor Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison for Fraud Scheme that Targeted Elderly Victims
The prison sentence will be followed by three years of supervised release.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by U.S. Department of Justice
Congressional Primaries Can Be Unpredictable
Sensenbrenner seat could draw a wide field.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Transit Union Stages Rally
Calls for contract to include to backpay and driver security measures, and for the restoration of bus routes.
Sep 22nd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Rep. Robyn Vining Joins Governor Evers to Announce Additional Assistant District Attorney Positions in Waukesha County
"I advocated on behalf of my district for these needed positions there and in Milwaukee County."
Sep 18th, 2019 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
Historic Pabst Mansion holds first-ever outdoor beer fest – Beer Baron’s Bash on Saturday, September 28 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m
Everyone can be a Beer Baron at Captain Pabst’s first-ever outdoor Beer Bash!
Sep 16th, 2019 by Pabst Mansion
City Recycled More in 2018
Residents recycled 25,451 tons in 2018, but don't throw plastic bags in the bins.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Recycling Facility Open for ‘Doors Open Milwaukee’
Free Tours of the City of Milwaukee/Waukesha County Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
Sep 10th, 2019 by Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use
Unique Coalition Seeks Sales Tax Hike
County officials, all 19 municipalities, business leaders back plan to net $160 million per year.
Sep 9th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
How to Win Wisconsin
What national media and political operatives don't get about the Badger State.
Sep 8th, 2019 by Angela Lang and Mike Tate
Waukesha Has a Deal With ICE
Only sheriff’s department in state that created agreement with federal immigration authorities.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Line Forming for Sensenbrenner’s Seat
8 Republicans (Vukmir, Nicholson, Fitzgerald, Farrow etc.) considering a run, along with one Democrat.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Laurel White
50 Years of Jim Sensenbrenner
The numbers, the gruffness, the tales. And who will run for his seat?
Sep 5th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Northwestern Mutual Commits to Milwaukee Education with More Than $2.1 Million Investment
Grants will fund mentorship, third-grade reading proficiency and high school programming
Sep 5th, 2019 by Northwestern Mutual
ACLU condemns Waukesha County Sheriff’s decision to renew Wisconsin’s only direct partnership with ICE
The Sheriff’s Department last held a “public” meeting to discuss the 287(g) program in September 2018.
Sep 4th, 2019 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Planned Bus System Cuts Create Anxiety
Cutbacks will “impact the most vulnerable folks”, community leaders say.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Caroline White
Weekend overnight maintenance work to occur along I-94 in Waukesha County
This work is weather dependent and is subject to change.
Aug 21st, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Marquette University advantage program announced in partnership with Catholic Memorial High School
The program enables students to continue their Catholic education and save tuition dollars.
Aug 14th, 2019 by Marquette University
MCTS Plans to Cut 16 Bus Routes
Most riders wouldn't be affected by cuts, driven by projected $5.9 million budget deficit.
Aug 13th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Big Economic Impact From DNC Expected
Officials preparing for most diverse convention ever with 50,000 people, $200 million economic impact.
Aug 2nd, 2019 by Alana Watson
City of Milwaukee Health Department Announces Dates and Locations for 18th Annual Back-to-School Health Fairs
Health fairs to be held August 2nd at Washington High School and August 9th at Journey House
Jul 3rd, 2019 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Gov. Evers Appoints Brian Juech As Marquette County District Attorney
Mr. Juech currently serves as assistant district attorney in the Waukesha County District Attorney’s Office
Jun 28th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
The Battle to Sunset the Miller Park Tax is Finally Over
"I am happy to see this is finally happening."
Jun 20th, 2019 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
City to Study More Recycling Pickups
Pickups could increase from every three to every two weeks; other changes discussed.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Schools End Alternative Lunches?
Cudahy School board may change policy. Bill in state Legislature would end “lunch shaming”.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Attorney Sarah A. Ponath Announces Candidacy for Waukesha County Circuit Court Judgeship
Experienced legal practitioner seeking Branch 5 seat in 2020 election
Jun 17th, 2019 by Sarah A. Ponath
County Jail is Bleeding Safety Officers
Pay low, conditions bad. In 2018 county hired 103 corrections officers and lost 110.
Jun 17th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Mount Mary, Moraine Park Technical College announce “Nursing 1-2-1” program to address regional need for bachelor’s prepared nurses
Students entering the Nursing 1-2-1 program can enjoy the full range of benefits associated with both Mount Mary and Moraine Park.
May 30th, 2019 by Mount Mary University
Increase in deer activity requires motorists – especially motorcyclists – to be alert
Last year in Wisconsin, law enforcement agencies reported 20,177 deer/vehicle crashes.
May 30th, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
OWI Treatment Court “Changes Lives”
Special court gives drunk drivers tools to overcome dependency, reduce recidivism.
May 24th, 2019 by Andrea Anderson
Joblines Bus Will End After August
Funding for bus to Waukesha County jobs ending and Waukesha doesn't seem to care.
May 22nd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
No Shame in the School Lunch Line
Milwaukee state Rep. LaKeshia Myers is co-sponsoring a bill that would prohibit school districts from singling students out when it’s time to have a midday meal.
May 20th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
Recycling Costs Rise By $457,000 Per Year
Changes by China will mean higher cost for taxpayers for recycling.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Legislators Want Tougher Drunk Driving Law
Wisconsin is the only state that doesn't criminalize drunk driving on the first offense.
May 13th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Judge Paul Bugenhagen Jr Announces Run for Court of Appeals
"I am honored to announce my candidacy for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals because Wisconsin deserves a judge who will uphold the rule of law..."
May 1st, 2019 by Paul Bugenhagen Jr
Update: Name Released of In-Custody Death
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and the results are pending.
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office
In-Custody Death Investigation
April 22, 2019
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office
Can Any ”Dark Store” Reform Get Passed?
Evers wants full reform but big lobbying groups oppose it. Lawmakers seek compromise.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Drug Take Back Day is April 27
"Through proper disposal, we can prevent prescription drugs from being diverted—and help prevent addiction."
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Josh Kaul
New Venue, Masters Competitions and Sponsor Highlight Upcoming 11th Annual Tour of America’s Dairyland Multi-Day Bike Racing Series
New Masters Series Designed to Attract Larger Number of Racers Age 40 and Older to Wisconsin
Apr 15th, 2019 by Tour of America’s Dairyland
Evangelicals Won Race for Hagedorn
And liberals made it happen by waving a red flag: ads decrying his anti-abortion, anti-gay views.
Apr 5th, 2019 by RT Both
7 Numbers That Explain The Election
Neubauer did better yet worse than expected in Milwaukee, which decided statewide race.
Apr 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
53206 ZIP Code Has “Stealth Depression”
Research finds adult male employment up since Great Recession, but still faces concentrated economic disadvantage.
Mar 29th, 2019 by Will Cushman
Unions, GOP Give $300,000 in High Court Race
Six labor PACs give to Neubauer campaign, five Republican groups give to Hagedorn.
Mar 28th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
WILL, SCWA Sue DPI in School Choice Lawsuit
State’s ed agency illegally preventing private choice schools from counting “virtual instruction” towards classroom learning requirements
Mar 27th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Governor Evers welcomes 16 new Wisconsin State Patrol officers
New troopers and inspectors recently completed 26 weeks of comprehensive training
Mar 25th, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County joins LGBT Chamber as newest gold member
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County joins more than 40 other corporations as a gold founding member of the LGBT Chamber.
Mar 20th, 2019 by Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Gerrymandering Goes Back to Patrick Henry
Evers has plan to end it in Wisconsin. It’s long overdue
Mar 8th, 2019 by Gregory Humphrey
Sheriff Won’t Work With Federal Immigration
Lucas changes policy, won’t give information to ICE about people detained in the jail.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Algorithms Can Decide Pre-Trial Jail
Counties increasingly use controversial data tools when deciding to bail or jail people.
Feb 22nd, 2019 by Emily Hamer
First Business Bank Promotes Alicia Buttchen
Alicia joined First Business in November 2014 and has over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Feb 21st, 2019 by First Business Financial Services, Inc.
Campaign to Retain Judge Andrew Jones Earns Broad Support From Judiciary
"It is an honor to have the support of so many members of the Milwaukee County judiciary.
Feb 21st, 2019 by Andrew Jones
NEWaukee Announces YPWeek 2019 Host Communities, Program Lineup
YPWeek to Expand Nationally in 8th Year
Feb 18th, 2019 by Newaukee
Wisconsin Policy Forum Makes Statewide Educational Data Easy to Compare
New School DataTool Includes Enrollment, Student Performance, Other Measures
Feb 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Policy Forum
Sheriffs Endorse Hagedorn for Supreme Court
"The strong support our campaign is receiving from law enforcement professionals is a reflection of my commitment to protecting the public and upholding the rule of law."
Feb 12th, 2019 by Brian Hagedorn
MPS observes Black Lives Matter National Week of Action
Daily events planned February 4-8, 2019
Feb 4th, 2019 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Cartogram Makes Last Election Look Different
Mapping by people rather than land creates very different picture of the state.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Malia Jones
Waukesha County Sued for Racial Profiling
Common Ground seeks apology for treatment of two black pastors, and reviewing actions by other suburbs.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Welcome to Milwaukee, Mr. Walker
Governor who warned voters about evils of this city will now live here.
Jan 7th, 2019 by James Rowen
Local NonProfit Helps its 1,000th At-Risk Veteran, Receives $150,000 in Grant Funding to Continue Work
2018 was milestone year for VetsNet, Wisconsin veteran community
Dec 27th, 2018 by VetsNet
Vos and Fitzgerald Trash Urban Voters
Affirming the alignment of Republicans with voters from shrinking counties.
Dec 26th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Sen. Carpenter Attends “The People’s Budget Listening Session”
Governor-Elect Evers and Lt. Governor-Elect Barnes Host Session
Dec 20th, 2018 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
County Transit Changes Coming in 2019
Some bus lines ended or merged. Goal is faster, more efficient service for customers.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
WHEDA’s Maria Watts receives award from MARKETPLACE
Watts honored for her support of minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses in Wisconsin.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Route Improvements, Changes Coming to MCTS
Starting January 2nd, 2019, fare for the GO Pass and New Freedom Pass will increase from $1 to $2 for a Day Pass.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Milwaukee County Transit System
State Medicaid Fraud Program Overreaches?
State claims millions saved, but some call it “bullying” of legitimate service providers.
Dec 16th, 2018 by Helu Wang and Dee J. Hall
Howard Avenue’s History Is Tangled Tale
It all began when this New Yorker named James Howard came here in the 1830s.
Dec 13th, 2018 by Carl Baehr
Gerrymander is Alive and Well
Data from November election tells a tale of totalitarian tendencies.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Gov.-elect Tony Evers, Lt. Gov.-elect Mandela Barnes announce ‘Building the People’s Budget’ Tour
The statewide tour will start on Tuesday, December 11 in Green Bay and end the following week in Milwaukee.
Dec 8th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Anti-Immigrant Policies Spread Fear, Experts Say
Speakers at UWM panel urge more information to combat ignorance about immigrants.
Dec 7th, 2018 by Analise Pruni
How Walker Transformed Wisconsin’s Courts
One-third of all judges in state appointed by Republican governor.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Waukesha judge orders Pewaukee priest to stand trial for felony child sex abuse
Fr. Charles Hanel was arrested in September for sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl in the confessional.
Nov 30th, 2018 by Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
Regional Transportation Solutions Needed
Current system not working for a growing number of citizens.
Nov 22nd, 2018 by Marilyn Miller and David Kraemer
Walker Makes Schimel a Waukesha County Judge
Defeated attorney general has “shown a commitment to the rule of law,” governor declares.
Nov 21st, 2018 by Laurel White
DPW Statement on Appointment of Brad Schimel to Waukesha County Circuit Court
"Wisconsinites overwhelmingly want their courts to be independent, but Scott Walker has nonetheless appointed a highly partisan Republican to the job."
Nov 20th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Governor Walker Appoints Attorney General Brad Schimel to the Waukesha County Circuit Court
"Schimel has shown a commitment to the rule of law and the State of Wisconsin."
Nov 20th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Lucas Names Gorens-Levey and Lovern as Transition Co-Chairs
Earnell Lucas was elected as the 65th Sheriff of Milwaukee County on November 6, 2018.
Nov 19th, 2018 by Earnell Lucas
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names Pillar Partner Safe & Sound Recipient of the A Christmas Carol Families Program
Plus Tiny Tim Ticket Program Participating Organizations Announced
Nov 15th, 2018 by Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Study Finds Public Transportation Inequities
Funding rose 67% for state roads but only 1% for local roads.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Mary Kate McCoy
Why Walker Lost
He seemed to have the perfect strategy. The top 10 reasons he failed.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
How Dane, Waukesha Counties Hurt Walker
Lowest margin for him in 8 years in Waukesha, reflecting his high disapproval rating.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson and Rich Kremer
7 Numbers That Explain Election
The election results would have been completely different if not for this.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
