City Closes ELMNT Lounge

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After 7 years in business Common Council revoke its license, but club plans court challenge.

State Employment Program For People with Disabilities Lacks Funds

State Employment Program For People with Disabilities Lacks Funds

Causing waiting list for help. Evers administration seeks more funding.

Milwaukee Food Center Sees Rising Numbers

Milwaukee Food Center Sees Rising Numbers

Desperation over SNAP cutoff, a 60% increase in those seeking food.

Council Passes Tougher Reckless Driving Towing Policy

Council Passes Tougher Reckless Driving Towing Policy

New state law clears way for long-sought policy change.

Gov. Evers Vetoes In-Person Work Mandate for State Employees

Gov. Evers Vetoes In-Person Work Mandate for State Employees

Governor says flexible work arrangements cut costs, help recruit workers.

Music: Alex Jones Will Play One of World’s Largest Theater Organs
Music

Alex Jones Will Play One of World’s Largest Theater Organs

6,500 pipes playing music by Joplin, Ellington and Stravinsky.

City Hall: Procell Has Sweeping Goals For Community Wellness and Safety
City Hall

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Is surprise appointee's plan to prevent violence too ambitious?

Theater: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Is Pretty Wonderful
Theater

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Is Pretty Wonderful

Milwaukee Rep's radio play version of beloved classic makes it fresh and fun.

7th Congressional District Race Filling Up

7th Congressional District Race Filling Up

One year before mid-terms 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats running for open seat.

MKE County: Little Menomonee River Parkway No Longer for Cars
MKE County

Little Menomonee River Parkway No Longer for Cars

County Parks road-to-trail project on northwest side 'now a space for people.'

MKE County: Could County Create Affordable Housing Loan Fund?
MKE County

Could County Create Affordable Housing Loan Fund?

Supervisor pushes administration to explore new public financing model.

Murphy’s Law: Tom Tiffany Is a Leading Election Denier
Murphy’s Law

Tom Tiffany Is a Leading Election Denier

His brazen attempts to overturn a legal election shadow his run for governor.

City-Led Food Drive Raises $74,000

City-Led Food Drive Raises $74,000

Leaders urge continued donations as future funding remains uncertain.

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to SNAP Funds Cutoff

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to SNAP Funds Cutoff

Directs state agencies to take all necessary measures to address the emergency.

Grand Openings: New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in October
Grand Openings

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in October

10 newcomers include a dive bar, smoothie cafe and Mexican restaurants.

Huge Tower Crane Removed From Neutral Edison Site

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'Temporary pause' to 31-story, mass-timber tower project may last longer.

A New Generation of Professional Election Administrators

A New Generation of Professional Election Administrators

New Madison clerk represents trend of younger, more educated officials.

Plenty of Horne: Revised Milwaukee Streets Book Dishes the Dirt
Plenty of Horne

Revised Milwaukee Streets Book Dishes the Dirt

Carl Baehr's expanded book is still the ultimate guide. But also a lot of fun.

Unemployment Insurance Bill Could Divide Democrats

Unemployment Insurance Bill Could Divide Democrats

Labor-management council proposes higher benefits, tougher penalties.

The State of Politics: Many in Wisconsin Rely on Food Stamps, Obamacare
The State of Politics

Many in Wisconsin Rely on Food Stamps, Obamacare

Numbers show big statewide impact and even bigger in Milwaukee County.

Northwestern Mutual Reveals Plans for Former University Club

Northwestern Mutual Reveals Plans for Former University Club

New permit reveals insurance company's 'luxury' project.

Dining: Conejito’s Place Still Simply Satisfies
Dining

Conejito’s Place Still Simply Satisfies

Tasty basic fare, low prices, great mole and, of course, paper plates.

New Faces in New Places

New Faces in New Places

A look at all the new people in new places.

K-12 Education: MPS Reaching Out to Community
K-12 Education

MPS Reaching Out to Community

Superintendent Cassellius and school board create new outreach committees.

Now Serving: Purslane Adds Brunch Service
Now Serving

Purslane Adds Brunch Service

Plus: Easton's for East Side, an international lounge and the return of EE-Sane