The Mitchell Street Library is as vibrant as the community it serves

The library is more than just books, and our Books and Beyond series with Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) showcases just that. We share resources, book recommendations, and some cool stuff you might not know about. This month, we’re highlighting MPL's Mitchell Street Branch. "Mitchell Street has always been an...

Waukesha County: Testing the Base

Wisconsin opens its first official braille trail with audio guides and loaner white canes

"Everybody contact your local state parks to bring this to you."

Congressman Jim Clyburn will campaign for Democratic nominee for Wisconsin governor David Crowley on Halloween

Longtime South Carolina Congressman and kingmaker in the Democratic Party, Jim Clyburn, will travel to Wisconsin and campaign for David Crowley this weekend. Clyburn is expected to launch canvasses and host get out the vote events for the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin governor on Saturday, Oct. 31, including stops in Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha.

Pre-leasing starts at M&R Development’s Bluffs on Lake in St. Francis

Pre-leasing has begun at The Bluffs on Lake, M&R Development’s new 478-unit luxury apartment community located on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan in St. Francis, Wisconsin, just a 10-minute drive south of downtown Milwaukee. M&R is co-developing the Class-A rental project with Campbell Capital Group, LLC, the same firm...

Amtrak's Hiawatha could reach Madison after a federal grant, a westward extension projected to add about 278,000 riders a year

A $218 million federal grant backs Hiawatha West, extending Amtrak's Chicago-Milwaukee trains toward Madison and adding about 278,000 riders a year.

Florida's Natural sends more than 20 pallets of orange juice to Wisconsin after Brewers win

SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis. (CBS 58) — Wisconsin gets the bragging rights, and Florida is sending the juice. Following the Milwaukee Brewers' Game 5 victory in Tampa, Florida's Natural is making good on its World Series wager with Johnsonville by sending more than 20 pallets of orange juice to Wisconsin — the equivalent of roughly 200 kegs.

Editorial | Vote for David Crowley and progressive slate on Tuesday

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom. Sign up for the Opinion Roundup newsletter for weekly Madison and Wisconsin viewpoints. It is no secret that the Cap Times Editorial Board strongly supports the gubernatorial candidacy of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, the Democratic nominee in the race to replace retiring Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

Wisconsin governor candidates talk about supporting local control, but their records are mixed depending on the issue

Since launching their campaigns for Wisconsin governor, both Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley have touted the concept of local control. Each argues that communities deserve “a seat at the table” in matters of commercial and industrial land use, but their records as public...

Humane World for Animals and Wisconsin Humane Society hand out more than 26,000 pounds of pet food to Milwaukee families

Humane World for Animals and the Wisconsin Humane Society gave more than 26,000 pounds of pet food and supplies to about 200 Milwaukee pet families.

Wisconsin Seeks Nearly $800,000 Repayment From Milwaukee COVID Grant Recipient

8430 Capitol Dr., Ste. 3003 — Reported Office of Grant Recipient. A Wisconsin grant closeout form required recipients of the state’s Diverse Business Assistance Grant to attest that they would keep records showing compliance with federal American Rescue Plan requirements for at least five years. That documentation standard is central to the state’s repayment demand against Milwaukee business owner Cynthia Brown, whose organization received pandemic relief funds.

Milwaukee downtown condo tower gets early city approval

New Land Enterprises proposes 25-story Zenith condo tower. Zenith includes 226 units at 701 E. Kilbourn Ave. Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee unanimously endorses $150 million project. Construction planned to start in July with two-year timeline. By TOM DAYKIN, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect. A downtown...

Milwaukee parents face tough choices over schools, segregation and education

For Milwaukee parents, choosing a school can quickly become about much more than academics. On the latest episode of Point Taken Overtime, Kristin Brey was joined by Garrett Bucks and City Forward Collective Executive Director Colleston Morgan Jr. for a wide-ranging conversation about school choice, segregation, privilege and the tension between doing what feels best for your child and supporting public education.

Brookfield's Wirth Park Renovation to Add Turf, Dugouts

Brookfield's Wirth Park Athletic Complex is undergoing a renovation, with work underway across the park. The update came by way of a Facebook post Tuesday from Brookfield WI Parks, Recreation & Forestry, which described the renovation as well underway and said teams will return to the fields in 2027. The...

Federal child care funding loss leaves Wisconsin student parents scrambling to stay in school

For years, the bills Devvin Thomas Sr. received each semester for his son’s child care at Madison College have been a fraction of what families typically pay: $400 one semester. $10 for another. Sometimes, no bill at all. The reduced-cost child care has allowed Thomas to study for his...

“Drive now, Highlights later:” WisDOT uses highway message boards to celebrate Brewers’ win

(WFRV) – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is utilizing highway message boards across the state to celebrate the Brewers while reminding drivers to stay safe. Following the Brewers’ World Series victory Wednesday night, WisDOT has its highway message boards throughout the state reading, “Congratulations Brewers. Drive now. Highlights later.” While WisDOT officials are happy to […]

Wisconsin businesses promise free brats, beer if Brewers win World Series

(WFRV) – Local eateries and taverns across the Milwaukee area are doubling down on fan enthusiasm as the Milwaukee Brewers push through the World Series, promising major giveaways if the Brew Crew captures the championship title. Among the businesses making bold pledges, the Milwaukee Brat House announced on Facebook that it will serve free brats […]

Opinion | Billionaire donors don't want you to forget Crowley is Black

Milwaukee's Black newspaper, the Courier, isn't the only one that's reported on racial overtones in the multimillion-dollar attack ads we've all been bombarded with the past several weeks. No one talks about the issues that have an actual impact on bettering lives of people. Instead the ads depict Black gubernatorial...

Opinion: Trevor Jung: A New District, a New Voice, and a Chance to Do Better

Over the past year, our campaign has knocked on more than 20,000 doors from Racine to Greenfield. I’ve talked with neighbors at kitchen tables, community events, and places of worship. Our neighborhoods may look different and our politics might not be the same, but I keep hearing the same thing from everyone: life costs too much, and people feel like state government has left them behind.