Now Serving: Many Restaurants Offering Mother’s Day Brunch
Now Serving

Many Restaurants Offering Mother’s Day Brunch

Plus: New Mediterranean restaurant for Third Ward, and farewell to Jewels Caribbean.

Campaigns Will Spend ‘Hundreds of Millions’ in Wisconsin, Party Chairs Say

Campaigns Will Spend ‘Hundreds of Millions’ in Wisconsin, Party Chairs Say

Republican chair pledges to use all tactics that are legal, including early voting.

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

Kaul Argues State Law Doesn’t Prohibit Absentee Ballot Boxes

Kaul Argues State Law Doesn’t Prohibit Absentee Ballot Boxes

Lawsuit asks state Supreme Court to overturn decision barring drop boxes.

MKE County: Zoo Breaks Ground on New Rhino Facility
MKE County

Zoo Breaks Ground on New Rhino Facility

$23 million project will bring rhinos back to Milwaukee County Zoo for first time since 2021.

MKE County: County Executive, Mayor Meet With Inmates to Discuss Second Chances
MKE County

County Executive, Mayor Meet With Inmates to Discuss Second Chances

Crowley and Johnson were joined by Chief Judge Carl Ashley at Community Reintegration Center.

New Owners Plot Return of Pizza Man To Downer Avenue

New Owners Plot Return of Pizza Man To Downer Avenue

Permit request signals restaurant will have new life.

Federal Rule Banning Noncompete Agreements Could Give Wisconsinites More Job Mobility

Federal Rule Banning Noncompete Agreements Could Give Wisconsinites More Job Mobility

But rule is already being challenged in court. Certain industries rely heavily on agreements.

Public Meeting On Freeway-To-Boulevard Project

Public Meeting On Freeway-To-Boulevard Project

Community input sought on proposal to convert Stadium Freeway to boulevard.

Brisa Do Mar Bringing Mediterranean Cuisine to Former Riverfront Pizzeria

Brisa Do Mar Bringing Mediterranean Cuisine to Former Riverfront Pizzeria

New restaurant plans to open next week with menu of pizza, pasta, wood-fired meats and more.

RNC To Include Milwaukee Vendor Marketplace

RNC To Include Milwaukee Vendor Marketplace

"Convention Fest" aims to highlight the best Wisconsin has to offer.

Milwaukee Public Library Nominated For Prestigious Peabody Award

Milwaukee Public Library Nominated For Prestigious Peabody Award

Public institution finds itself up against tv shows and movies that line its shelves.

The Long Road To End Solitary Confinement in Wisconsin

The Long Road To End Solitary Confinement in Wisconsin

"The hole" is torture on those confined to it argue opponents at legislative action day.

Transportation: Paratransit Taxis Could Return This Year
Transportation

Paratransit Taxis Could Return This Year

A task force has outlined a new, scaled-back taxi program the county could implement this year.

Making The Jump From ‘Inmate to ‘Voter’

Making The Jump From ‘Inmate to ‘Voter’

Andron Lane's long journey to see his voting rights restored.

Silverware-Free Beefsteak Dinner Coming To Il Cervo

Silverware-Free Beefsteak Dinner Coming To Il Cervo

Diners will eat with their hands at the upcoming dinner, held in celebration of the restaurant's first anniversary.

New City Attorney Brings Back Deputy Who Departed Under Spencer

New City Attorney Brings Back Deputy Who Departed Under Spencer

Mary Schanning will return to City Hall as one of Evan Goyke's top deputies.

Entertainment: Competitive Drone Racing Comes To Pettit Center
Entertainment

Competitive Drone Racing Comes To Pettit Center

Plus: Estabrook Beer Garden opens and a westside art walk.

Members Only: Free Tickets for Present Music Concert
Members Only

Free Tickets for Present Music Concert

Members can get 2 free tickets worth $76 to 'Honest Music,' while supplies last.

Burger Truck With Bocce Connection Planned For Southside Food Park

Burger Truck With Bocce Connection Planned For Southside Food Park

Pallino Burger plans to serve handmade sausages, burgers, espresso and more.

Two Wisconsin Lawmakers Push “Right To Contraception” At State and Federal Levels

Two Wisconsin Lawmakers Push “Right To Contraception” At State and Federal Levels

Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Rep. Lisa Subeck say protection would ensure personal autonomy.

Biden Announces Milwaukee As New “Workforce Hub” For Lead Pipe Removal

Biden Announces Milwaukee As New “Workforce Hub” For Lead Pipe Removal

Contractor capacity has long been issue limiting ability to remove lead pipes.

Transportation: Milwaukee An Outlier For Rising Traffic Deaths
Transportation

Milwaukee An Outlier For Rising Traffic Deaths

Up by 113% in Milwaukee County in past two decades while declining by 36% statewide.

Public Hearing Considers New Rule for Election Observers

Public Hearing Considers New Rule for Election Observers

State elections commission consulted local election clerks, poll workers, political parties.

Transportation: Two Deadly Crashes Hit Buses in 48 Hours
Transportation

Two Deadly Crashes Hit Buses in 48 Hours

$2 million worth of MCTS buses were totaled by reckless drivers in just two days last week.