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Milwaukee Hosting International G20 Trade Meeting
Labor unions and free-trade critics respond to global trade leaders visit to Milwaukee.
4 highlights from the latest MPS monthly board meeting
Here’s what you need to know about the most recent Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors’ meeting.
How These Low-Profile Wisconsin Races Could Reshape State Government
From election oversight to fiscal watchdog plans, candidates want more from treasurer and secretary of state offices.
Milwaukee Man Formally Charged In Kenosha Homicide, Attempted Murders Of Two Police Officers; $5 Million Cash Bail Set
KENOSHA, Wis. — Adam Scott Threlkeld, 45, of Milwaukee, was formally charged Monday with seven felonies stemming from the Sept. 20 shooting death of Antero Medina III, 33, of Kenosha, inside Shenanigan’s and the alleged attempted murders of two Kenosha Police officers minutes…
The State of Politics: As Legislators Tiffany, Crowley Had Very Different Goals
A review of the policy proposals each put forward during their time in the Assembly.
Wisconsin immigrants can keep using clinics, Head Start and adult education, judge rules
A federal judge last week rejected a controversial rule that would have required states to check the immigration status of anyone seeking to use federally funded adult education, Head Start, community health clinics and more.
New Plaza Connects Riverwalk, City, Embodies Its Namesake Gary Grunau
Gary P. Grunau Plaza was developed through a complicated and collaborative process, honors civic booster.
Pregnant Milwaukee Woman Charged With Five Felonies After Allegedly Abandoning Four Young Children, Assaulting Teen
Laniah A. Winn, 26, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Laniah A. Winn, 26, of Milwaukee, was charged Monday with five felonies and four misdemeanors after prosecutors say she left her four young children crying outside their grandmother’s home without…
Despite Lawsuit, MMSD Picks New Private Operator
Jacobs would replace Veolia in 2028.
City of Oak Creek Approves Purchase of Key Property near IKEA
City to acquire 18 acres near I-94 and Drexel Avenue
Urban Reads: What Can Be Done About America’s Housing Crisis?
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Brewers 6, Cardinals 4: Milwaukee finishes with 103 wins
The Milwaukee Brewers capped a franchise-record 103-win season with a 6-4 victory over St. Louis as Jacob Misiorowski finished a dominant campaign.