Classical: Florentine Offers Bronzeville Boheme
Classical

Florentine Offers Bronzeville Boheme

Localizing Puccini's 'La Boheme' in Milwaukee's Bronzeville yielded uneven but affecting production.

Evers Pledges State Will Plant 100 Million Trees by 2030

Evers Pledges State Will Plant 100 Million Trees by 2030

Governor announces plan as part of Earth Day celebration.

New Food Park Proposed For Lower East Side

New Food Park Proposed For Lower East Side

'Pali Park' would offer good food, music, art and a sense of community.

Alderman Won Office Owing Property Taxes

Alderman Won Office Owing Property Taxes

DiAndre Jackson has since paid off 2022 taxes but still owes for 2023.

K-12 Education: MPS Plans $60 Million In Budget Cuts
K-12 Education

MPS Plans $60 Million In Budget Cuts

School referendum dollars and resulting state funding hikes come in slowly.

Back in the News: Eric Hovde Has Another Bad Week
Back in the News

Eric Hovde Has Another Bad Week

Even the good news was an issue for Republican candidate for U.S. Senate.

The State of Politics: Voters Worried About PFAS in Water  
The State of Politics

Voters Worried About PFAS in Water  

69% are worried, poll shows. But Evers and Legislature can't agree on how to address problem.

Now Serving: Milwaukee Menus Showcase Foraged Feasts
Now Serving

Milwaukee Menus Showcase Foraged Feasts

Ramps, morels, fiddlehead ferns and more. Plus: Four new restaurants opening.

State Voters’ Views on Immigration Have Changed, Poll Shows

State Voters’ Views on Immigration Have Changed, Poll Shows

Fewer Wisconsinites favor path to citizenship while support for deportation is up.

MKE County: Local Officials Praise Federal Investment in Affordable Housing
MKE County

Local Officials Praise Federal Investment in Affordable Housing

Mayor, county executive and Biden administration official tout housing program.

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

28 Agencies That Employ the Most Wandering Police Officers

28 Agencies That Employ the Most Wandering Police Officers

Milwaukee County Sheriff employs 16 officers previously fired or forced out.

Waukesha DA Won’t Pursue Charges Against Brandtjen

Waukesha DA Won’t Pursue Charges Against Brandtjen

WI Ethics Commission alleged Rep. Janel Brandtjen involved in illegal fundraising scheme.

Classical: Philomusica Quartet Offers American Themes
Classical

Philomusica Quartet Offers American Themes

With Dvorák's 'American' string quintet and two works by American women.

Urban Reads: Lessons Learned from Eight Years of Scooter Sharing
Urban Reads

Lessons Learned from Eight Years of Scooter Sharing

All the city news you can use.

MKE County: ‘Enough is Enough’ Crowley Says, After 100 MPH Driver Smashes Into Bus
MKE County

‘Enough is Enough’ Crowley Says, After 100 MPH Driver Smashes Into Bus

Following deadly crash, county officials call for community responsibility, more tools and funding to address reckless driving.

East Side Pub & Grill is Closed, Redevelopment Coming

East Side Pub & Grill is Closed, Redevelopment Coming

Restaurant owner says the building will be demolished to make way for new development.

Federal Grant Would Pay For Century City Small Business Hub

Federal Grant Would Pay For Century City Small Business Hub

Northwest Side CDC would build accelerator for small businesses on former A.O. Smith parking lot.

EPA Slaps Two PFAS Chemicals With Superfund Law Designation

EPA Slaps Two PFAS Chemicals With Superfund Law Designation

The listing will force PFAS manufacturers and others to pay for cleaning up contamination.

Craft Beer Supplier Plans New Century City Facility

Craft Beer Supplier Plans New Century City Facility

Modern industrial building would be second new building developed in central city business park.

City Could Get Involved In Money-for-New-Moms Program

City Could Get Involved In Money-for-New-Moms Program

Dimitrijevic's proposal seeks to extend cash grant program for low-income mothers to three years.

MKE County: County Funding Early Childhood, Parenting Programs
MKE County

County Funding Early Childhood, Parenting Programs

Community Advocates works with county to support six nonprofit organizations.

K-12 Education: Milwaukee School Board May Investigate Board Member
K-12 Education

Milwaukee School Board May Investigate Board Member

Aisha Carr suspected of unethical conduct. Her supporters criticized the board.

Third Space Introducing New THC Beverage

Third Space Introducing New THC Beverage

Latest release from ‘Head Space’ line will contain 10 milligrams of hemp-derived delta-9 THC.

Wisconsin Ranks Last In Per-Visit State Parks Funding

Wisconsin Ranks Last In Per-Visit State Parks Funding

New Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows 69% funding drop for DNR compared to mid-1990s.