Brian Randall

Dollar General Shutters Southside Store

It's the second location to close in Milwaukee within a year, as company plans to close nearly 100 stores across the country.

Contribution to DiAndre Jackson of $50

Dollar General Closing Riverwest Store

Store received a three-week suspension from city in 2023.

Council Temporarily Closes Riverwest Dollar General

Citing litter, neighborhood complaints and failure to comply with a plan of operation.

‘Inflation-Adjusted’ Deer District Concert Venue Approved

FPC's proposal for a smaller Deer District concert venue finds unanimous support.

Revised Deer District Concert Venue Wins Key Approval

Council's zoning committee votes yes. Full council vote expected next week.

State’s Biggest Battery Energy Storage System Planned

$450 million northwest side facility part of shift to renewable energy.

Plan Commission Rejects Midtown Walmart Redevelopment Plan

City officials cite lack of detail in plan for self storage and commercial spaces.

Bucks Building Street Through Bradley Center Site

But only conditionally. Proposal hinges on approval of new concert venue.

Deer District Concert Venue Wins First Approval, Despite Objections

Other concert venues fight Live Nation's entrance into Milwaukee market.

City Closes Burger King With Inside-Job Shooting

Council denies renewal of license, with alderman citing "a culture of" carrying weapons.

Controversial Bay View Gas Station Can Operate All Night

Speedway installs protective glass, hires security, so council gives it another chance.

Committee Approves 122-Room Hotel

Woodspring Suites' extended-stay hotel planned for far northwest edge of city.

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $400

Container Bar Planned for Bradford Beach

But Historic Preservation Commission gives it only partial approval.

Contribution to Grant Langley of $250

Zoning for Master Lock Approved

Will expand security perimeter; Bauman charges company "scared of the neighborhood."

Master Lock Plan Closes City Streets

Company seeks city approval to close portions of two streets on its Center St. campus.

Contribution to Nikiya Dodd of $100

Council Passes Gettelman Deal That Will Save One Building, Demolish Others

MillerCoors will demolish historic brewery structures featured prominently in their marketing.

Miller Compromises on Gettelman Brewery

MillerCoors only wants to demolish half of historic complex after community push back.

Gettelman Buildings Saved for Now

But demolition of old brewery buildings could get council approval.

Downtown Strip Club Approved

Lawsuit settled. "Everyone and their brother" can now open a club.

Gettelman Brewery Buildings Saved

At least for now. City HPC grants temporary historic designation.

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $100

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $250

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $100

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $400

Contribution to Tony Zielinski of $150

Contribution to Bob Donovan of $50

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $250

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $150

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $150

Contribution to Michael Murphy of $50

Contribution to Russell W. Stamper, II of $150

Contribution to Ashanti Hamilton of $292

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $250

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $100

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $100

Contribution to Mark Borkowski of $100

Contribution to Robert Puente of $250

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $136

Contribution to Joe Davis, Sr. of $1,000

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $250

Contribution to Bob Donovan of $100

Supervisors Stall $60 Million Park East Proposal

Citing lack of "information," county committee in essence reopens the process of selecting a developer for Park East Block 22.

Last Days for the Sydney Hih

Unless a savior comes along before July 6th, it truly will have been the last days for the Sydney Hih.

Commission Recommends Historic Designation for Sydney Hih Building, Fuse Still Lit

The Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval of interim historic designation for the Sydney Hih building, though the future of the building remains very much in doubt.

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $50