Open in NewsBreak

Salem

See all locations
Customize your news
41°F
publisher avatar

Municipal

The Center Square

partner publisher · 229.4K followers
article img

Most Milwaukee students not attending MPS schools

(The Center Square) – For the first time, most students in Milwaukee are not attending one of Milwaukee’s public schools. Marquette University Law School senior fellow Alan Borsuk published his research in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Wednesday. "Half of the children who live in the city of Milwaukee and who receive publicly funded education are enrolled in the Milwaukee Public Schools system. And half are enrolled in schools that are not part of MPS," Borsuk wrote. "It’s a reality with major implications." Borsuk's research shows that there are 104,363 students in Milwaukee this year. He said that about half, a little more than 50,000 go to either private voucher schools or public charter schools. "More than 50,000 Milwaukee students are now getting education outside of MPS schools. Whether you like school choice programs or not, whether you like or dislike the impact of school choice on the conventional public school systems, you can’t ignore the reality: None of those 50,000-plus children were assigned to go to non-MPS schools. Such assignments would be against the law. The kids are there by choice," Borsuk added. Will Flanders, with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, said the choice part of Borsuk's

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

Country Herald

publisher · 13.9K followers
article img

Wisconsin Thanksgiving Travel: Snow, Ice Concerns Nov. 18–24

NOAA's latest outlook favors increased precipitation across Wisconsin as Thanksgiving travel approaches.

Wisconsin · 3d

CBS 58

website

Vista Village: Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new apartment community in Wauwatosa

WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday, for a high-profile construction project in Wauwatosa's village district. Vista Village, a 153-apartment community in the heart of the village, now stands at the former site of St. Bernard's Church on Harwood Avenue. Developers say a partnership with...

Wauwatosa, WI · 19h
article img

wtmj.com

website

Looking for answers after 5-month-old boy dies at family-run daycare in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE — A mother from Milwaukee is searching for answers after her 5-month-old son died while attending a licensed home daycare operated by a family member she trusted. His mother Savannah Griffin told 620 WTMJ that the daycare provider Sheree Young is her cousin. When asked whether she had...

Milwaukee, WI · 2d
article img

CBS 58

website

Milwaukee cracks down on food trucks violating health, community rules

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The city of Milwaukee is cracking down on food trucks that are not following health and community guidelines. There are food truck zones scattered throughout the city where trucks are allowed to park and operate. “In some of our food truck zones, we have food...

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

wisconsinrightnow.com

website

David Crowley Taps Lobbyist, Billionaire’s Son & Political Operative for Transition

Gov.-elect David Crowley campaigned on lowering costs for working families. Then he handed key roles on the Crowley transition team to a hospital system’s chief lobbyist, the son of a hedge fund billionaire who bought a $20.7 million Manhattan penthouse last year, and the Democratic consultant who once defended that son over property tax breaks he collected in two states.

Wisconsin · 23h

TMJ4 News

partner publisher · 87.2K followers

Fall leaf collection deadline extended for City of Milwaukee residents

The fall leaf collection deadline has been extended for City of Milwaukee residents until Sunday, Nov. 29. Here's what you need to know.

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

hoodline.com

website

West Allis City Hall at 7525 W. Greenfield Ave.

West Allis City Hall is located at 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. The announcement came by way of a certificate shared in a City of West Allis, WI Government Facebook post, which states that the committee designates West Allis City Hall a Milwaukee County Historic Landmark for its historic significance, presented on the 9th day of November 2026. The certificate bears the signatures of Kathy Nusslock, the Landmarks Committee chairperson, and Benjamin Barbera, the committee's executive director. According to the city's post, the designation recognizes the building's architectural significance and its connection to West Allis history, and officials describe it as an important example of modernist architecture in Milwaukee County.

West Allis, WI · 2d

wtmj.com

website

Employ Milwaukee launches $9,000 relocation incentive program

MILWAUKEE — A new program is providing up to $9,000 in relocation reimbursement for non-Wisconsin residents to move to Milwaukee. The program, called Milwaukee Fresh, is an initiative from Employ Milwaukee designed to attract workers in high-demand fields, including health care, engineering, information technology, biotechnology and public service. Employ...

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

hoodline.com

website

Christmas in the Ward Returns to Milwaukee With Fireworks Over the River

Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward is gearing up for its annual holiday kickoff, with Christmas in the Ward set for Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Catalano Square. The free, family-friendly event promises a tree-lighting ceremony, fireworks over the river, and a visit from Santa and his reindeer, drawing neighbors into the cobblestone streets as the holiday season officially arrives downtown.

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

insightonbusiness.com

website

400,000 eggs delivered to Wisconsin as part of lawsuit settlement

Local news about the companies, people and issues that impact business in Northeast Wisconsin and beyond. Attorney General Josh Kaul said that more than 400,000 eggs have been delivered to Wisconsin food banks and community organizations this week, marking the first shipments of approximately 2 million eggs secured for Wisconsin through a multistate settlement with three major egg producers for allegedly colluding behind the scenes to raise prices.

Wisconsin · 2d

WBAY Green Bay

website

Former candidate for governor Mandela Barnes files defamation lawsuit against Journal Sentinel

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WBAY/WISN) - A former candidate for Wisconsin governor filed a defamation lawsuit against Journal Sentinel, Inc. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is disputing the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s reporting in two articles published on July 30, the same day he dropped out of the race for governor. Barnes claims the newspaper acted with actual malice, and made “false statements and implications despite contrary information and a disclosed reporting conflict,” according to the lawsuit.

Wisconsin · 3d

Fabulous Wisconsin

partner publisher · 74 followers

Thanksgiving Dining in Wisconsin 2026

From buffets and multi-course dinners to ready-to-heat meals you can enjoy at home, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Thanksgiving without the extra work. The post Thanksgiving Dining in Wisconsin 2026 appeared first on Fabulous Wisconsin .

Wisconsin · 3d

FOX6Now.com Milwaukee

website

Proposed Midtown Center redevelopment, revised plan includes library

MILWAUKEE - Vacant since 2016, progress emerged Tuesday, Nov. 10 in the redevelopment of what used to be the Midtown Center Walmart. The Milwaukee Plan Commission approved a revised version of the project in July. Part of the redevelopment plan includes a library. Listening session. What To Know:. Library project...

Milwaukee, WI · 3d

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

publisher · 2.5K followers

Walker’s Point Youth & Family Center still open and providing essential services to Milwaukee youth, though overnight shelter remains suspended

Walker’s Point Youth & Family Center leaders want the community to know that it still provides services, including counseling and housing assistance to young people, even as its overnight shelter remains suspended. The organization’s drop-in services, 24-hour hotline, therapy, case management and housing programs remain available. Staff also continues...

Milwaukee, WI · 2d

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

partner publisher · 58.7K followers

David Crowley made history. Now comes the hard part. | Opinion

This story was updated to add a video. David Crowley spent 10 minutes alone with his father just after the election was called in his favor. Years earlier, his dad urged him to finish his electrical apprenticeship because he believed his son could earn more in a skilled trade. But their conversation wasn’t about making money, it was about making history . Crowley had just been elected Wisconsin’s first Black governor, and his father wanted him to know how proud he was. “He talked about how I had elevated the family name,” Crowley told me Nov. 11 during a nearly 50-minute interview at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. His father, also named David, even joked that his name would now appear on buildings throughout Wisconsin. For Crowley, 40, the moment was almost overwhelming. So much so that the Gov.-elect revealed that for days after the election, he found himself crying every half-hour or so as the magnitude of what had happened Nov. 3 began to sink in. As he shared that emotion, I couldn’t help but think about how far he had come. I’ve written about Crowley for years as he rose to prominence from a community organizer to the State

Wisconsin · 2d

hoodline.com

website

Wauwatosa Housing Study: 303 Affordable Units Among 2,509

11400 W. Blue Mound Rd. — Approximate Site of Proposed Affordable Apartments. Two underused office buildings on West Bluemound Road in Wauwatosa could soon make way for a four-story, 59-unit affordable apartment community aimed at moderate-income families. The proposal, known as Bluemound Commons, would rise at 11400 W. Blue Mound Road and include one- to three-bedroom units along with 56 parking stalls.

Wauwatosa, WI · 1d

spectrumnews1.com

website

Changes await Wisconsinites during open enrollment

MILWAUKEE — Open enrollment for potential insurance customers on the marketplace and through a Medicaid program continues from now through Jan. 15, and as there are every year, a number of changes are awaiting enrollees ahead of 2027. "In short, there are less-qualified healthcare options," said Justin Rivas, the...

Wisconsin · 1d

FOX6Now.com Milwaukee

website

2026 Red Kettle Campaign in Milwaukee County kicks off Nov. 13

MILWAUKEE - The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County officially launched its 2026 Red Kettle Campaign on Friday, Nov. 13. The annual campaign supports essential local services, including food assistance, winter coats, holiday meals and toys, shelter and housing assistance, and other programs that help individuals and families throughout the year.

Milwaukee County, WI · 1d

WashingtonExaminer

partner publisher · 942.4K followers

From Democrats’ midterm romp to the MLB, many victors come out of the blue

MILWAUKEE — The 2026 World Series went through Wisconsin for the first time in 44 years and provided the most surprising champion Major League Baseball produced in more than a decade. The Milwaukee Brewers, the sport’s smallest market with a middling payroll, forged one of the hottest runs in postseason history — an 11-2 march […]

Milwaukee, WI · 5h