New Sports Bar Proposed Near Marquette

New Sports Bar Proposed Near Marquette

Scoreboard Sports Bar hopes to attract a mix of students and area residents.

Holding Power Accountable

Holding Power Accountable

Your membership ensures someone is asking hard questions at every level of local government.

Long-Vacant Third Ward Building Will Become ‘Ghost Lab’

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Art project will highlight history of long-time LGBTQ bar.

$14.6 Million Athlete Pay Plan for UW-Madison Hits Bipartisan Roadblock

$14.6 Million Athlete Pay Plan for UW-Madison Hits Bipartisan Roadblock

Senate Republicans split on funding and NIL rules, leaving bill dependent on Democrats who also balked.

High Court Hears New Clash Over Lame Duck Limits On AG’s Power

High Court Hears New Clash Over Lame Duck Limits On AG’s Power

Case could decide whether settlement money fills the state’s general fund or stays under DOJ control.

Who Pays For The Legislature’s Lawyers? New Court Fight Seeks An Answer

Who Pays For The Legislature’s Lawyers? New Court Fight Seeks An Answer

Law Forward asks a Dane County judge to rein in private legal contracts at the Capitol.

Bill Would Give Local Governments Veto Power Over Solar, Wind Farms

Bill Would Give Local Governments Veto Power Over Solar, Wind Farms

GOP proposal would block state regulators from approving projects without local signoff first.

MKE County: Committee Approves Towing Reckless Drivers, With Objections
MKE County

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Sheriff's Office would use new authority to target 'street takeover groups.'

MKE County: Domes Project on Track for 2027 Groundbreaking
MKE County

Domes Project on Track for 2027 Groundbreaking

Milwaukee Domes Alliance leader says fundraising is going well.

Eco-Friendly Refill Store Opening in Milwaukee

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New storefront will offer low-waste home and body products, plus refills by the ounce.

$14.1 Million Plan Targets Safer Streets In Walker’s Point, Valley, Westown

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TIF funds would pay for repaving, new lighting and bike lanes in three key areas.

A Redesign for Catalano Square

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Can $1.5 million plan reshape Third Ward’s busiest park yet keep its green heart intact?

Data Wonk: How Global Climate Change Affects Milwaukee
Data Wonk

How Global Climate Change Affects Milwaukee

Echoing global data, Milwaukee has changed, and continues to do so.

Back In The News: Live Nation Must End Deals with Summerfest?
Back In The News

Live Nation Must End Deals with Summerfest?

It would cede control over concerts at two major amphitheaters under anti-trust deal.

Downtown Snack Shop Reopens

Downtown Snack Shop Reopens

Jr's Treats returns with a shortened menu and a promise of 'delicious' additions.

K-12 Education: Crowd Opposes MPS Staff Cuts
K-12 Education

Crowd Opposes MPS Staff Cuts

But what are alternatives? Divided board backs plan to cut 263 staff to solve deficit.

Menomonee Falls Could Get More Milwaukee Water

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And Milwaukee will get more cash.

Committee Recommends Denial For Mexican Restaurant

Committee Recommends Denial For Mexican Restaurant

Unanimous vote against proposed restaurant on Mitchell St.

Former Third Ward Warehouse Could Become Bathhouse, Restaurant

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Chicago developer plans to replicate successful Windy City concept in Cream City.

Judge Halts Deportation, ICE Re-Arrests Mother in Milwaukee

Judge Halts Deportation, ICE Re-Arrests Mother in Milwaukee

Though cleared for green card, Sheboygan Falls woman re-arrested.

Will New Postmark Rule Affect Absentee Ballots in Wisconsin?

Will New Postmark Rule Affect Absentee Ballots in Wisconsin?

ACLU warns it could affect voters who register to vote by mail.

Tosa Teen Leads Push for State Ban on Animal Tests for Cosmetics

Tosa Teen Leads Push for State Ban on Animal Tests for Cosmetics

12 states and 45 countries have banned this.

The $26 Million Plan to Turn MKE Renters Into Homeowners

The $26 Million Plan to Turn MKE Renters Into Homeowners

Acts Housing has raised $26.4 million to expand homeownership. How will it do this?

Obituary: The Legacy of Terry Coffman
Obituary

The Legacy of Terry Coffman

Coffman, 80, led MIAD for 20 years, helped revitalize Third Ward.

Two East Town Bars, Restaurant Left in Limbo

Two East Town Bars, Restaurant Left in Limbo

Business group drops applications for sports bar, cocktail lounge and burrito restaurant.