News in Milwaukee

Rising Borrowing Costs Squeeze Wisconsin Cities, But Tax Hit Stays Modest
Brookfield’s $40 million police station plan shows how a volatile bond market reshapes local budgets.

City Shutters 59 Apartments Tied To Indicted Landlord Sam Stair
DNS cites tampered electrical systems, failed fire safety and life-threatening risks at two Near West Side buildings.

Kids, teens and parents can find their voices through literacy at this free family-friendly event on Saturday
Together We Create 4 Kids is teaming up with Raising our Village and other organizations for a literacy empowerment event at North Division High School this weekend that includes workshops for all ages and an opportunity to receive a free laptop.

Weekend Preview: Harbor Fest Invites You To Celebrate Milwaukee’s Waterways
Plus: Bay View Gallery Night and Doors Open Milwaukee.

Opinion: Why we chose farming, and why we’re inviting Milwaukee to grow with us
Efueko and Marcus Landry are working to teach the benefits of regenerative farming and increase the number of Black farmers. They're hosting Beulah Fest this Saturday.

Man Given Probation By Liberal Judge In $20,000 Ulta Theft Case Has Probation Revoked, Now Headed To Prison
Deeavlon D. Riley, 25,of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Milwaukee man who avoided prison after liberal Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Angelina Gabriele placed him on probation for serious felony convictions is now headed to state prison after…

Walker’s Point Restaurant Closes
Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen bids abrupt farewell.

$23 Million Federal Grant Brings New College Support To 20 MPS Schools
GEAR UP will follow current fourth through seventh graders into their first year after graduation.

Midwest SAD Moving Back Downtown
Walker’s Point shop will 'pause.'

Social Development Commission votes on board officers, reelects Franco in chaotic meeting
The SDC board reelected Jorge Franco as board chair and selected a vice chair, secretary and treasurer during a heated meeting Wednesday.

Immigration Crackdowns Deepen Wisconsin’s Caregiver Crisis
Refugee and TPS cuts under Trump have halted overseas hiring and forced some long-term care beds to close.

New GOP-Aligned Group Drops Millions Against Crowley, Democrats
First Amendment LLC has already spent $9.3 million attacking David Crowley in the governor’s race alone, records show.