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How a fight to save Wisconsin’s Black babies keeps hitting a dead end
Five women in Wisconsin's Black Caucus have a mission to end the state's infant mortality crisis. They can't get a hearing.
Visit Milwaukee ‘Taps’ New Tourism Initiative
Historic sites, beer gardens and breweries on a new seven county "trail."
After Bad Legal Advice, Council Tries Again On Elected Official Raises
A 10–5 vote replaces a raise formula tied to city workers.
Oriental Theatre To Be Featured On Turner Classic Movies
Historic Milwaukee movie palace will appear on TCM’s Still Now Showing series this week.
Brewers can clinch first-round playoff bye with win vs Phillies
USA TODAY NETWORK The Milwaukee Brewers head to Philadelphia for the final leg of a thus-far-fruitful three-city road trip, with the first game Tuesday, Sept. 22 against the Phillies. Milwaukee already has most of its goals sewn up: A division title, a franchise record for wins…
Downtown Restaurant Quietly Closes
Owner says multi-vendor model became challenging to sustain, already has new venture lined up.
Wisconsin To Receive $11 Million From Auto Financing Settlement
Settlement proceeds to go to state government, consumers.
Sponsored: Amorphic Beer Czechtoberfest 2025 Sep 26th 2-7pm!
Join us in the Crops on Top Garden on September 26th from 2-7pm for 3 Czech style beers served in Czech mugs, Uzená Klobása (Czech style smoked sausage), hyper local sides and snacks from Chef Joel, and live Americana music from The Stallis Cowboys. Free, food and beer available…
Sponsored: Doors Open Milwaukee
Explore 180+ unique places across Milwaukee. Doors Open Sept. 26–27!
Sponsored – Soul of a Nation: An American Portrait
Two works, separated by generations, explore the ideals, contradictions, and evolving identity of America.
City Budget Boosts Police, Fire and Violence Prevention, But At A Price
Mayor's budget proposal relies on heavy reserve withdrawals, big parking cost increases and small tax and fee increases.
Post From Community: Join Us for Our Fall Fest & Open House at Tamarack Waldorf School
Tamarack Waldorf School is opening our doors for our Fall Fest & Open House on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.