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MCTS Announces Summer Bus Service Changes
Connect 1 will begin running to lakefront and 10 lines will increase or reduce frequency.
May 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Apr 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the Candidates for County Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
How Diverse Are UW System Campuses?
Diversity has improved, but underrepresented minorities are still less than 15%.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Will More Private Colleges In State Close?
Cardinal Stritch's closing has to scare other colleges with declining enrollment.
Apr 24th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Who Is New Port Director Jackie Q. Carter?
A Milwaukee native, Carter made history when she became the first Black person and first woman to run the city's port.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Chesnie Wardell
Jackie Q. Carter Named New Port Director
Carter would set many firsts if confirmed by council.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
South Side Cafe Targets College Students
Precious Vibes plans a relaxing atmosphere to study with healthy snacks, to open early next year.
Dec 6th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Chantia Lewis Ordered To Pay More Than $27,000
Former alderwoman currently serving 30 days in custody for campaign finance violations.
Oct 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Assembles New Bicycle, Pedestrian Committee
Have ideas? Complaints? This citizen-led group is in charge of making formal recommendations to city officials.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Which Colleges Give Students Best Return?
MU, MSOE, UW-Madison the highest, MIAD and UW-Superior the lowest in future earnings.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Safe & Sound Leader Seeks to Empower Residents
New executive director Bridget Whitaker 'understands the people side and business side.'
Jun 15th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
New Neighborhood House Director Wants to Empower Residents, Youths
"I want to make Milwaukee better because Milwaukee made me better."
Jun 2nd, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
County Board Candidates
Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
JoAnna Bautch Hired to Lead VIA CDC
Bautch replaces Brianna Sas-Pérez at helm of near-southside nonprofit.
Mar 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Church Offers Free Mental Health Services
‘Jesus and therapy will meet the need’ at Invisible Reality Ministries, 2700 N. 54th St.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Matt Martinez
Chantia Lewis Goes To Court
In her first court appearance alderwoman pleads not guilty to misdemeanor. Four felony charges yet to come.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Brewery District Hosts Equinox Music Festival
Plus, a paranormal conference, Third Space Brewing Fifth Anniversary, Doors Open Milwaukee, the return of Skylight Theatre and more.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Assembly Majority Leader Opposes Suing UW
Steineke backs Thompson’s resistance to legislative oversight of UW System pandemic rules.
Aug 29th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
The Riverwest 24 Returns!
Plus, Shakespeare in the Park, East Side Art Market, a day of free hockey and a food truck festival.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Chantia Lewis Enters U.S. Senate Race
Milwaukee alderwoman is ninth candidate in the race to replace Ron Johnson.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderwoman Chantia Lewis For U.S. Senate?
Website appears, and quickly disappears.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Final Bus Route Changes Begin in August
As of August 29, 60% of MCTS routes will be high frequency, with fewer stops and faster times.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Health Department Begins Door to Door Vaccinations
City and volunteers targeting neighborhoods with lowest levels of vaccination.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Why I Work for Undocumented Youths
I grew up living in fear, like so many today. We need immigration reform.
Oct 17th, 2020 by Alejandra Gonzalez
Finding City’s Most Integrated Neighborhoods
Study shows 25 neighborhoods across Milwaukee are majority-minority like city as a whole.
Jun 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Three More Local ‘SHEroes’
Meet three more extraordinary women being honored by the Milwaukee Repertory Theater.
Mar 14th, 2020 by Claudia Delgadillo
6 Events Highlighting Women of Color
All held in Milwaukee this month.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty
Average UWM Student Debt Rose 194%
New study shows Wisconsin has more students in debt than 44 states. Any solution?
Apr 30th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Committee Okays Complete Streets Policy
Proposal on street design places pedestrians and cyclists on same level as motorists
Oct 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Vote Today; Key Races Will Be Decided
A breakdown of everything on Milwaukee ballots.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Cosmic Landscapes of Matthew Lee
His time in Antarctica transformed Lee’s life and art.
Feb 11th, 2018 by Jerrod Johnson
Grants Help College Students With Emergencies
Great Lakes Higher Education’s small grants program helps students at UWM, Mount Mary, Alverno.
Nov 17th, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker
US Treasurer’s Name Misspelled on Official Site
Her name goes on all U.S. dollars, but Trump administration unsure of spelling.
Oct 4th, 2017 by Michael Horne
How Teach for America Helps MPS
70 TFA members attend summer institute to prepare for teaching.
Aug 9th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery
City Goes Crazy for Stevie Wonder
Fantastic Turner Hall show celebrated an all-time great album.
Apr 21st, 2017 by John Sieger
Milwaukee Connects to Mexico
Mitchell Field now has directs flights to and from Guadalajara. And no wall will stop it.
Apr 6th, 2017 by Frank Martinez
Non-Profit A Key Player in Avenues West
Faith-based City on a Hill combats poverty, brings change to neighborhood.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Artwork Brightens Blighted Property
South Side youth transform blighted building with inspirational artwork
May 28th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Mequon Nature Preserve Battles Water Pollution
MMSD gives group its Green Luminary award in recognition of these efforts.
Apr 21st, 2016 by Jim Cryns
Remembering Jon Erickson
The late performance artist and professor had a big impact on Milwaukee’s cultural scene.
Apr 19th, 2016 by Urban Milwaukee
Teaching Poor Kids Where They Live
Learning centers in subsidized housing target low-income and black achievement gaps.
Feb 18th, 2016 by Abigail Becker
Wisconsin Student Debt Is Soaring
It rose 74% in 10 years, faster than all but six states. What is Walker's solution?
Jan 19th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Best 15 Local Music Shows of 2015
Milwaukee’s music scene keeps getting better, as this list suggests.
Dec 29th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
The Final Miltown Beat Down
Annual Hip-Hop event ends decade-long run Saturday with battle between past winners.
Nov 6th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
$1 Beers Every Weekday at McKiernan’s
A classic South Side bar with cheap macro-brews, yet with Guinness and Smithwick’s.
Oct 16th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
The Musical Journey of Jay Anderson
The leader of Foreign Goods, just 23, is a deep thinker and musician.
Jul 30th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
Where Will Sex Offenders Live?
Only a small percent are repeat offenders. Will local restrictions on residency force state to create uniform law?
May 2nd, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
The Social Scene for LGBT Folks
Sports clubs, bars, bingo and coffee shops are among the places where they meet. Second of two-part column.
Mar 18th, 2015 by Denise Cawley
Neighborhood Leaders Applaud Barrett’s Speech
Mayor's state-of-the-city speech details plans for neighborhood development and partnerships with city.
Mar 13th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
The Rise of Suburban Style Homes
A variety of Postwar architecture is on display in Milwaukee, as is the counter-revolution of New Urbanist development.
Mar 12th, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
Optimist Theater stages a transformative “As You Like It”
Kadish Park may be where this year's Shakespeare in the Park show begins, but you leave this exquisite production from a veritable Forest of Arden.
Jul 13th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
