Transportation: Paratransit Taxis Could Return This Year
Transportation

Paratransit Taxis Could Return This Year

A task force has outlined a new, scaled-back taxi program the county could implement this year.

Making The Jump From ‘Inmate to ‘Voter’

Making The Jump From ‘Inmate to ‘Voter’

Andron Lane's long journey to see his voting rights restored.

Silverware-Free Beefsteak Dinner Coming To Il Cervo

Silverware-Free Beefsteak Dinner Coming To Il Cervo

Diners will eat with their hands at the upcoming dinner, held in celebration of the restaurant's first anniversary.

New City Attorney Brings Back Deputy Who Departed Under Spencer

New City Attorney Brings Back Deputy Who Departed Under Spencer

Mary Schanning will return to City Hall as one of Evan Goyke's top deputies.

Entertainment: Competitive Drone Racing Comes To Pettit Center
Entertainment

Competitive Drone Racing Comes To Pettit Center

Plus: Estabrook Beer Garden opens and a westside art walk.

Members Only: Free Tickets for Present Music Concert
Members Only

Free Tickets for Present Music Concert

Members can get 2 free tickets worth $76 to 'Honest Music,' while supplies last.

Burger Truck With Bocce Connection Planned For Southside Food Park

Burger Truck With Bocce Connection Planned For Southside Food Park

Pallino Burger plans to serve handmade sausages, burgers, espresso and more.

Two Wisconsin Lawmakers Push “Right To Contraception” At State and Federal Levels

Two Wisconsin Lawmakers Push “Right To Contraception” At State and Federal Levels

Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Rep. Lisa Subeck say protection would ensure personal autonomy.

Biden Announces Milwaukee As New “Workforce Hub” For Lead Pipe Removal

Biden Announces Milwaukee As New “Workforce Hub” For Lead Pipe Removal

Contractor capacity has long been issue limiting ability to remove lead pipes.

Transportation: Milwaukee An Outlier For Rising Traffic Deaths
Transportation

Milwaukee An Outlier For Rising Traffic Deaths

Up by 113% in Milwaukee County in past two decades while declining by 36% statewide.

Public Hearing Considers New Rule for Election Observers

Public Hearing Considers New Rule for Election Observers

State elections commission consulted local election clerks, poll workers, political parties.

Transportation: Two Deadly Crashes Hit Buses in 48 Hours
Transportation

Two Deadly Crashes Hit Buses in 48 Hours

$2 million worth of MCTS buses were totaled by reckless drivers in just two days last week.

Jewels Caribbean is Closed, New Bar Planned

Jewels Caribbean is Closed, New Bar Planned

Former employees plan to open Flame 13 in the bar and restaurant space.

Inside The Huge ThriveOn King Development

Inside The Huge ThriveOn King Development

Former department store becoming a true community hub.

MKE County: Sherman Park Revitalization Project Begins
MKE County

Sherman Park Revitalization Project Begins

$2.5 million project includes more than a dozen planned improvements to the park.

Data Wonk: Wisconsin’s Legislative Committees Uniquely Powerful?
Data Wonk

Wisconsin’s Legislative Committees Uniquely Powerful?

Suit by Gov. Evers shows Wisconsin violating separation-of-powers doctrine.

Hot Chicken Restaurant Planned For Capitol Drive

Hot Chicken Restaurant Planned For Capitol Drive

Fire Bird slated to open at 4103 W. Capitol Dr., serving Nashville-style hot chicken.

Seclusion and Restraint Incidents Down Slightly at Schools in 2022-23

Seclusion and Restraint Incidents Down Slightly at Schools in 2022-23

But still affects thousands of students in Wisconsin; nearly 80% of them are disabled.

Murphy’s Law: Milwaukee Becoming More Unionized
Murphy’s Law

Milwaukee Becoming More Unionized

Unions scoring notable victories, not in manufacturing but in the service industry.

Milwaukee’s Rents Among Fastest Rising In U.S.

Milwaukee’s Rents Among Fastest Rising In U.S.

Up 6.4% in past year, 10th highest hike among metro areas in nation.

Eric Hovde’s Brother Gives $1 Million to Group Attacking Tammy Baldwin

Eric Hovde’s Brother Gives $1 Million to Group Attacking Tammy Baldwin

Steven Hovde supporting Super PAC running digital ads slamming US Sen. Baldwin.

MKE County: McKinley Beach Will Open for Summer
MKE County

McKinley Beach Will Open for Summer

After drownings, beach has been closed since 2020.

Legislature Stalls Opioid Settlement Funds. Again

Legislature Stalls Opioid Settlement Funds. Again

Joint Finance Committee fails to meet deadline to approve state DHS plan.

MKE County: Soul Food Restaurant Coming to Humboldt Park
MKE County

Soul Food Restaurant Coming to Humboldt Park

Karol's Kitchen and Catering will replace Triciclo Peru at beer garden.

Palermo’s Plans 200,000-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility

Palermo’s Plans 200,000-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility

Pizza company's expansion in West Milwaukee will add 50 skilled labor jobs.