Government & Politics
The interview: Rocky Marcoux
Rocky Marcoux is retiring as Milwaukee’s commissioner of the Department of City Development after 16 years in the role....
City of Milwaukee to move into next phase of reopening
Milwaukee officials announced Friday that city will move into phase 4 of its reopening plan on Wednesday, July 1, as restrictions continue to be slowly reduced from stay at home mandates earlier this year that were put in place to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Mostly virtual DNC prompts discussion about Milwaukee seeking 2024 convention
The Democrats have reassured that Milwaukee will remain a centerpiece of what's been reduced to a mostly virtual convention this summer, but with only a fraction of the visitors coming to town and the threat of the coronavirus still looming, the once-promised national spotlight is looking pretty dim.
Planned Century City Triangle park gets funding boost
The city of Milwaukee has received a $235,000 grant to support a planned new park in the city’s Century City Triangle Neighborhood.
Even with record unemployment, businesses likely won’t see higher payroll taxes until 2022, report says
Despite a more than $300 million drop in Wisconsin’s unemployment fund this year, businesses in the state will likely...
Commentary: DNC should return to Milwaukee in 2024
The DNC needs to come back to Milwaukee in 2024. Make that announcement ASAP.
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DNC changed to a mostly virtual event
Jolted by the COVID-19, the 2020 Democratic National Convention, originally expected to bring 50,000 visitors, national and and international media attention and provide a $250 million economic impact to Milwaukee, has officially been reduced to a mostly virtual event, officials announced Wednesday.
Northridge Mall owner appealing court decision to raze buildings
The owners of the former Northridge Mall on Milwaukee's far northwest side are appealing a judge's decision that the buildings be demolished.
Wanaki Golf Course purchased by private operator
Wanaki Golf Course in Menomonee Falls has been sold by Waukesha County to a family business that owns and operates several area golf courses and driving ranges.
Omar Shaikh to stay on as VISIT Milwaukee board chair
Omar Shaikh will stay on as board chair of VISIT Milwaukee until June 2021, delaying plans to transition out of the role at year's end.