History Is on Hold in Milwaukee Mayor’s Race
A crowded and diverse field lines up to replace Barrett, but no one is sure how long U.S. Senate politics will keep their campaigns waiting.
Where Did the Playoffs Payoff Go? It Wasn’t to the City
The Bucks’ NBA victory produced some $3 million in tax revenue – but without a municipal sales tax, none of that went to the city.
Tearman Spencer’s First Year as City Attorney Has Been Marked by Turmoil
After a chaotic first year for Milwaukee’s city attorney, former staffers describe a reign of fear, sexism and potential ethical violations.
Who’s in Charge of Milwaukee if Barrett Becomes Ambassador to Luxembourg?
Council President Johnson would take over – until a special election that’s likely to be intensely competitive
Milwaukee’s Summer Services Are Limited Thanks to County Staffing Shortages
Food service concessions and popular attractions like the zoo’s zip line are cutting hours or temporarily closing for lack of employees
Could Technology Turn the Dangerous Tide at McKinley Beach?
While the beach remains closed for this summer, county officials ponder whether a proposed warning system could lead to a safer future.
How Local School Board Races Turned Partisan With the Cash to Match
These nonpartisan elections are now becoming battlegrounds worth investing in for Republicans and Democrats alike.
Why Is McKinley Beach So Deadly?
Racial inequity heightens the risk of current shifts at McKinley Beach, but Port Washington’s high-tech warning system offers a possible solution.
Why It’s Taking So Long to Raise This Downtown Skyscraper
The long-delayed lakefront skyscraper is poised to rise above eight years of legal wrangling and investor skepticism – with a lot of government help.
Police – Without the Gun
Civilian community service officers could play a larger role in a smaller MPD.