Only 10 of State’s 56 Races for Circuit Court Judge Are Contested

Only 10 of State’s 56 Races for Circuit Court Judge Are Contested

Just one of 12 judges in Milwaukee County face an opponent on April ballot.

Granholm Touts ‘Investing In America’ Initiative On Milwaukee Visit

Granholm Touts ‘Investing In America’ Initiative On Milwaukee Visit

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm cites impact on Milwaukee, three area companies.

85 School Districts Asking Voters for $1.4 Billion Funding

85 School Districts Asking Voters for $1.4 Billion Funding

April ballot referendums driven by rising costs and inadequate state funding, officials say.

UW Campuses Plan In-State Tuition Hike

UW Campuses Plan In-State Tuition Hike

Proposed 3.75% raise comes after 5% this year. Board of Regents must approve it.

MKE County: Crowley Vetoes Big Salary Hikes for Elected Officials
MKE County

Crowley Vetoes Big Salary Hikes for Elected Officials

36% pay hikes passed by board are 'unprecedented and irresponsible,' Crowley chides.

Evers Signs Bills Addressing Judges’ Safety and Human Sex Trafficking

Evers Signs Bills Addressing Judges’ Safety and Human Sex Trafficking

29 bills signed by governor also address school safety and crime victims.

MKE County: Homelessness Increasing in Milwaukee
MKE County

Homelessness Increasing in Milwaukee

Began rising during pandemic and has continued since then, new report finds.

MKE County: County Offering $2.8 Million For Opioid Addiction Programs
MKE County

County Offering $2.8 Million For Opioid Addiction Programs

Awarding grants for addiction prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery.

Vos Recall Organizers Ask Dane County Judge For More Time

Vos Recall Organizers Ask Dane County Judge For More Time

Lawsuit by Vos says they lack enough signatures. Recall group seeks delay until Supreme Court decides which district voting map applies.

What’s It Worth?: Milwaukee Yacht Club Worth $2.28 Million
What’s It Worth?

Milwaukee Yacht Club Worth $2.28 Million

But is it really the oldest yacht club on Lake Michigan?

State’s Utilities Agree to Union Labor for Clean Energy Projects

State’s Utilities Agree to Union Labor for Clean Energy Projects

Four utilities, including Milwaukee's WEC Energy Group, signing agreement with unions.

Rep. Gallagher’s Supporters Chide ‘Grifters’ Backing His Expulsion

Rep. Gallagher’s Supporters Chide ‘Grifters’ Backing His Expulsion

GOP division as Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes House Speaker to expel Gallagher.

Data Wonk: How Partisan Divide on Education Hurts State
Data Wonk

How Partisan Divide on Education Hurts State

Some schools with poor students have success. Why aren't we learning from that?

Buffalo Boss Exits Sherman Phoenix

Buffalo Boss Exits Sherman Phoenix

Hot wings restaurant will prioritize its standalone location on Near West Side.

Murphy’s Law: Associated Press Will Decline in Wisconsin
Murphy’s Law

Associated Press Will Decline in Wisconsin

Decision by Gannett and McClatchey to drop AP will reduce state news coverage.

Too Salty: Wisconsin Uses Millions of Tons of Salt
Too Salty

Wisconsin Uses Millions of Tons of Salt

Polluting our land and water and increasing Lake Michigan's salinity. First story in a series.

State Supreme Court Dismisses Amazon Claim That Drivers Aren’t Employees

State Supreme Court Dismisses Amazon Claim That Drivers Aren’t Employees

Decision means delivery giant owes more than $200,000 in unemployment taxes.

Heart Disease Killed Woman Whose Death Led to Milwaukee 911 Policy Change

Heart Disease Killed Woman Whose Death Led to Milwaukee 911 Policy Change

Jolene Waldref died in January after calling 911 from bus stop in sub-zero weather.

Milwaukee Film Festival Returns in April

Milwaukee Film Festival Returns in April

2024 festival will feature 300 films over 15 days, running from April 11 through 25.

MKE County: No More Free Boat Slips for Police
MKE County

No More Free Boat Slips for Police

Board ends agreement with city and MPD tied to 1995 grant for McKinley Marina.

MKE County: Why Is North Point Parking Lot Closed?
MKE County

Why Is North Point Parking Lot Closed?

County Parks closing popular lakefront lot to reconstruct shoreline stone barrier.

Freese’s Opens at Public Market

Freese’s Opens at Public Market

Venerable local candy shop will feature its signature fairy food, plus ice cream and roasted nuts at Third Ward hub.

Lawsuit Charges MPS Principal Abused First Grader for Having Gay Parents

Lawsuit Charges MPS Principal Abused First Grader for Having Gay Parents

Milwaukee Public Schools administration, school board took no action, federal suit claims.

Third Ward’s Saffron Debuts New Menu

Third Ward’s Saffron Debuts New Menu

Modern Indian restaurant refreshes food and drink offerings with dozens of new items.

April Voters Will Weigh In on School Culture Wars

April Voters Will Weigh In on School Culture Wars

Activist school board members in Cudahy, Waukesha and other suburbs up for reelection.