Parks Makes Final Push for Summer Lifeguards
County hoping to increase lifeguards by 10% in 2024.
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Homicides in Milwaukee Down Nearly 50% in 2 Years
Numbers continue to decline since pandemic but officials say more work still needed.
by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Scooter’s Coffee Opens First Milwaukee Location
Among 750 in U.S. Drive-thru cafe sells coffee, tea, smoothies and breakfast foods.
by Sophie Bolich
Trump, Baldwin Narrowly Ahead In Marquette Poll of State
7 months before election Baldwin leads Hovde by 5 points, Trump leads Biden by 2 points.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council, City Officials Celebrate Inauguration
'When you go into public service, you should feel the weight and responsibility.'
Apr 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Can’t MPS Improve Student Reading Scores?
Failure to use phonics and poorly trained teachers may help explain this.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Brother’s Backyard Barbeque is Closed
Southside restaurant announced closure Tuesday, after nearly 18 months in business.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Bucks Honor Incarcerated Work Program Graduates
Milwaukee Bucks offered a 'life changing experience' for six incarcerated men.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Join Us at Our Amorphic Beer Bash
Urban Milwaukee members can join us for fun beer tour and lots of chatter.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Urban Milwaukee
Eric Hovde Loans His Campaign $8 Million to Oppose Tammy Baldwin
Republican seeking to unseat Sen. Baldwin is latest state candidate to self-fund.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Parks Finds Support for Tosa Road-To-Trail Project
A section of Underwood Creek Parkway would become mixed-use trail.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Josh Kaul Investigating Fake Electors?
Wisconsin attorney general's office interviewed Kenneth Chesebro, part of 'active' probe.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Following Referendum, MPS Cuts Trauma Specialists in 53206 ZIP Code
Leaving only half of trauma specialists at schools in city's highest poverty area.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Backs Boulevard To Replace I-794 Downtown
'We should be thinking about the city we want in the future, 30 years from now.'
Apr 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Cocktail Lounge Will Celebrate Bay View History
17th Ward Cocktail Lounge plans to open near corner of Bay Street and Kinnickinnic.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Evers Won’t Rule Out Court Challenge to Force Release of PFAS Funds
Nine months after Legislature set aside $125 million to address PFAS, funding still stalled.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Suit Challenges Evers’ Partial Veto Hiking School Funding for 400 Years
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce filed suit, arguing veto is unconstitutional.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Pledges To Get Involved in Schools
Johnson vows to make Milwaukee a city that attracts people because of its schools.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Council President Jose Perez Reelected
Pérez wins by 10-5 vote over Milele Coggs to lead city's legislative body.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Off-Board Fare Collection Begins on Connect 1
Transit system adds final piece to its east-west bus rapid transit route.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
We Energies Wants Rate Hikes in 2025, 2026
WPS does, too. That would make 8 straight years of rate hikes for We Energies.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
After 54 Years Pizza Man Closes in Milwaukee
Riverwest restaurant shut down, but there's still a Wauwatosa location.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
First Majority-Women Milwaukee County Board in History Sworn In
Board chair Marcelia Nicholson hangs onto the position for a third-term.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Elections Chief Meagan Wolfe Gets Increased Security
Election workers have faced threats. Trump claimed Wolfe would 'try to steal' election.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Return of County Cronyism
Or maybe it never went away. Push for 36% salary hikes echoes mentality behind infamous county pension plan.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Wings Co. Opens on Northwest Side
Fast-food restaurant specializes in boneless and traditional chicken wings in many flavors.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History
The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Court Suspends City’s Private Security Requirements
6 plaintiffs challenge ordinance tightening rules for businesses hiring security.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
