Don Smiley Paid $3.3 Million in 2022
Summerfest boss has collected $9.9 million in 6 years for running tax-exempt charity.
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Walker’s Point Will Get New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes
And upgraded skate park. City plans 11 projects to improve south-side area.
by Jeramey Jannene
Candidate Announces for Aisha Carr’s Former School Board Seat
James Ferguson II is first candidate to announce. Special election is scheduled for Nov. 5.
by Graham Kilmer
Humboldt Park Beer Garden Opens Thursday
The Vine will offer Lakefront Brewery beers and food from Karol's Kitchen.
May 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Which Other Wisconsin Cities Have Electric Scooter Programs?
Operating in Green Bay and Whitewater, fledgling efforts in Eau Claire and Oshkosh.
May 20th, 2024 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trade Hotel Union Files Charges for Labor Law Violations
Complaints allege company barred pro-union communications. NLRB will investigate.
May 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Two Vendors Exit 3rd Street Market Hall
Make Waves and Greenhouse quietly closed this month after two years in operation.
May 20th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Japanese Restaurant For Walker’s Point
Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen plans July opening with such dishes as takoyaki, katsu, sandos and more.
May 20th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
ACLU Urges Citizen Oversight of Police Surveillance
Pushes CCOPS ordinance which requires public hearing for any new or existing technology.
May 20th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Senate Hurts Evers’ Talent Searches
Difficult to find cabinet secretaries when Senate keeps firing governor's appointees.
May 20th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Milwaukee Officials Praise Rescheduling of Cannabis by Biden
New federal policy 'will help reverse longstanding injustices in our legal system.'
May 20th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Ron Johnson Calls on GOP to Set Aside ‘Squabbles’ on Abortion
Republicans at annual convention endorse Hovde, worry about new legislative maps.
May 20th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Seasonal Patios Opening
Plus: Two beer gardens opening, an urban cheesemaker and new sushi and southern restaurants.
May 19th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Assembly Democratic Leader Says Party Can Win Majority
Greta Neubauer says Democrats will spend big in fall election for newly-drawn districts.
May 19th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trade Hotel Workers Organizing Union
Lead organizer Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers alleges labor violations.
May 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
May 19th, 2024 by Urban Milwaukee
Parks Updating Countywide Trail Plan
Planning process seeks citizen input on future of Milwaukee trail system.
May 18th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Advocates Plead for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls
Bill to create task force passed by the state Assembly, but never voted on by Senate
May 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
ID Checks No Longer Mandated at Emergency Food Pantries
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says loosening restrictions will broaden access, but some pantry leaders warn of complications.
May 18th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Republicans Fail To Override Any of Evers’ Vetoes
Two-day review session ends without any formal attempts.
May 17th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Pension Fund Owns More Than $100 Million in Bitcoin Assets
State of Wisconsin Investment Board purchased more than $160 million in new ETFs.
May 17th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
See the 2024 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
20 projects big and small are named best of the best in Milwaukee design
May 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Scooters Return To Milwaukee’s Streets, This Time Permanently
Lime and Spin allowed to bring their scooters back under permanent regulatory framework.
May 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Legal Group Asks For Trained Interpreters in Municipal Courts
All other Wisconsin courts already have the requirement.
May 17th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
How Wisconsin Prevents Noncitizen Voting
The practice is rare — and illegal — but has received increased attention since 2020.
May 17th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sugar Maple Hosting Joe Pera-Themed Pop-Up
Upcoming event will celebrate the Adult Swim comedian, known for his slow-paced, comforting sets.
May 17th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
S’Blendid Cancels Plans For Bay View Cafe
Malee Thao announced the news Friday morning. Her sandwich-focused food truck, SANDU, will continue.
May 17th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
