How the Strauss Brands Meat Deal Went South
The Strauss Brands deal for Century City may have been perfect on paper, but opponents of the 250-job meatpacking facility eagerly filled a vacuum of information.
This Plan Could Turn Around This Slice of the Harbor District
A new park and a space for public events – along with housing and offices – aim to turn around a stretch of Milwaukee River frontage.
Why an Idea to Raise the Local Sales Tax Could Trigger a Statewide Fiscal Overhaul
Instead of letting Milwaukee County boost its sales tax, lawmakers will debate how to pay for local government and pensions
What Happened to Northridge Mall, and Why Is It Still There?
The once-bustling Northridge Mall supposedly died in 2003, but it’s still on a ventilator 17 years later. Milwaukee wants to unplug it.
Why Isn’t Bestiality a Felony in Wisconsin?
This heinous crime isn’t a felony … yet.
Plow Politics: How Milwaukee Winters Might Play a Role in the Mayoral Election
To secure another term, Tom Barrett will have to defeat two challengers. But Old Man Winter might be his most unpredictable threat.
Marquette Dentistry Students Who Want to Work in Rural Wisconsin Might Get Scholarships After All
A bill is moving through the state legislature right now. The scholarships could already have been created by the state budget, but it was line-item vetoed by Gov. Tony Evers.
What it Takes to Clear Snow from Mayfair Mall’s 2.4 Million Square Foot Parking Lot
That’s a lot of plowing.
Why You Might Be Spending More Time in Westown Soon
An influx of new residents and redevelopment are waking up the sleepiest section of Downtown.
An Inside Look at Chris Abele’s Baffling Political Transformation
In his nine years leading Milwaukee County, Chris Abele has evolved politically – sometimes in baffling ways.