City Workers Robbed DPW, Taxpayers, Blew Cash at Casino
Felony plea agreements lay out fraudulent sale scheme.
Read the full story by Jeramey Jannene...Board Supports Professional Licensing for DACA Recipients
Bipartisan state legislation failed to pass, but county supervisors get behind the policy.
by Graham KilmerSeclusion and Restraint of Kids in Wisconsin Schools
Nearly 13,000 incidents reported in 2021-22. ‘Districts should not torture children.’
by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerMarquette Madness Membership Special
Become a member for just $2/month for the first six months.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Urban MilwaukeeUWM’s Golda Meir Library Vandalized
'Free Palestine' was spray-painted on exterior of building.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioLP Releases New Menu of Thai, Laotian Dishes
The downtown tavern has partnered with Sticky Rice to revamp its food offerings.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Sophie BolichLawsuit Likely Over RNC Free Speech Stage
Committee endorses plan despite concerns from Coalition to March on the RNC.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneFive Brewers Executives Gave Maximum Donations to Robin Vos
Donations made just two weeks after $366 million funding for team passed.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Peter Cameron, The Badger ProjectHow Hovde Evaded Federal Taxes
He has said he wants to stop what his firm did: paying zero federal taxes on investments.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyRNC Closed Hispanic Center in Milwaukee
Closed in 2022, hasn't reopened since. Republicans closing centers focused on minority voters across the U.S.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioControversial Power Line Bill Dies In Legislature
Opponents of 'Right of First Refusal' bill say it would have hiked utility rates.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerHow New Supreme Court Influenced Legislative Decisions
Everything important passed by the Legislature came after court gained a liberal majority.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Steven WaltersMarquette Madness Membership Special
Become a member for just $2/month for the first six months.
Mar 17th, 2024 by Urban MilwaukeeVoting at Wisconsin’s Universities Isn’t Easy
Long lines and cumbersome ID requirements discourage students from voting.
Mar 17th, 2024 by Nicole LaudolffWisconsin Club Worth $5.1 Million
Fascinating history and an elaborate interior that would put the grandest riverboat to shame.
Mar 17th, 2024 by Michael HorneCould Dynamic Pricing be Helpful for Cities?
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Mar 17th, 2024 by Jeff WoodVietnamese Restaurant Will Open Soon
Plus: Ramadan eats, Space Time's new cafe and the Brewery District gets a grocery store.
Mar 17th, 2024 by Sophie BolichThe Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Mar 17th, 2024 by Urban MilwaukeeCommittee Backs Housing Voucher Incentives
Program would incentivize landlords to accept tenants receiving rental assistance.
Mar 16th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Gets $2 Million Federal Funding for Affordable Housing
Funding included in congressional earmarks for latest appropriations bill.
Mar 16th, 2024 by Graham KilmerConstitutional Referendums on April Ballot Address GOP ‘Zuckerbucks’ Charges
Election conspiracy theorists made unfounded charges the funding caused voter fraud.
Mar 16th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerJudge Agrees To Let Jury See Explicit Videos in Chrystul Kizer Case
Kizer is charged with killing a man who sexually abused her when she was underage.
Mar 15th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioFlexRide Sees Surging Demand, Uncertain Future
Service connects urban residents to suburban jobs, but funding is scheduled to run out.
Mar 15th, 2024 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMichigan Street Commons Nears Completion
Building will add affordable housing to southwest corner of Downtown.
Mar 15th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Funds Black-Owned Bank’s Capital Campaign
Columbia Savings & Loan seeking to raise $10 million in deposits to fund 100 home loans.
Mar 15th, 2024 by Graham KilmerHighlands Café Is Easy to Love
Neighborhood cafe in Tosa serves lovely lunches and breakfasts made with local ingredients.
Mar 15th, 2024 by Cari Taylor-CarlsonSports-Focused Tavern Slated To Replace Gene’s Supper Club
Power Lounge & Grill would offer full bar and pub fare in laid-back atmosphere.
Mar 15th, 2024 by Sophie BolichSay Goodbye to the Zoo’s Steam Engines
Zoo selling steam engines to a Wisconsin Dells train museum, replacing them with new locomotives.
Mar 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer