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After Murder At Illegal Nightclub, Committee Rejects License For Proposed Bar
When seeking approval from the Milwaukee Common Council’s Licenses Committee, illegal gambling, late-night parties and gunplay typically won’t help one’s case. Rickey Adams, owner of Power Lounge & Grill, learned that lesson firsthand on March 26, when the committee quashed his plans for the new tavern, formerly proposed to open at 4323 N. 60th St., in Capitol Heights.
Wisconsin Lawyers Org Reaches Partial Settlement With WILL Over Diversity Suit
The State Bar of Wisconsin will change its definition of “diversity” for a paid summer clerkship program for law students under a partial settlement of a lawsuit challenging how the organization spends mandatory dues paid by attorneys. The federal lawsuit was filed by the conservative Wisconsin Institute for...
‘Tranq’ Testing Strips Now Legal, Milestone In Overdose Crisis
In the face of an ongoing drug overdose crisis, Wisconsin lawmakers have taken steps to decriminalize testing strips that allow people using drugs to better understand what’s in their supply. In 2022, the state decriminalized testing strips for the synthetic opioid fentanyl. And in late March, Gov. Tony Evers...
Milwaukee Film Festival: ‘Body Politic’ Is a Timely Documentary
While it contains all manner of international cinema, the Milwaukee Film Festival is a particular feast for lovers of documentaries – most of which won’t get exposure in commercial cinemas, many dealing with celebrities, nature and social issues, some about drag, queer or other threatened lifestyles. Online a mammoth program guide reveals all.
County Wins Award for Opioid Settlement Fund Usage
Milwaukee County won an award for its use of funding from the historic opioid settlement it received in 2021. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health recognized the county for its stewardship of funding from a $102 million settlement with opioid producers and distributors. The award acknowledges that the county is following a list of principles the school determined will ensure the most effective use of these funds.
Regents Approve UW Tuition Increase
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents unanimously approved in-state undergraduate tuition increases Thursday. The base tuition rate for resident undergraduates will increase by 3.75 percent. This is the second increase in two years since a tuition freeze was lifted. Tuition increased by an average of 5 percent for this school year.
What Will Happen To Wisconsin’s Shuttered Coal Plants?
The number of large coal-burning power plants in Wisconsin has been cut nearly in half over the last two decades, and three more are expected to come offline by 2026. In 2005, the state had 13 utility-scale coal plants. In the next decade, only one of those plants went offline. By 2020, the number of plants producing at least 100 megawatts was down to seven, according to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
Thistle and Shamrock is Closing
Thistle and Shamrock celebrated its final St. Patrick’s Day. The westside Celtic pub, known for its fish fry and potato pancakes, is slated to close next month after 11 years in business. Owners Jack Lepold and Richard Heil shared the news in a social media post Wednesday, noting that...
Is Legislature Biased Against Working Class?
Mike Sheridan started working at the General Motors Janesville assembly plant right after high school graduation. He became active in United Auto Workers Union and in his thirties went back to college to get his degree. Meanwhile he had been rising within the ranks of the union, becoming Local 95 president in 2002. Two years later he ran for and won a position as a state representative.
A New Southside Hub For Female Business Owners
A vacant, city-owned building once targeted to be a home for a Latina-owned bakery now is intended to house several women-owned businesses. Cristina Villanueva intends to renovate the one-story building at 1107 W. Oklahoma Ave. into a professional space for business owners to meet with clients instead of relying on coffee shops and other informal spaces.
Researchers Find 17 Never-Seen-Before Viruses in Wisconsin Fish
Anglers aren’t the only ones catching something out in Wisconsin waters. University of Wisconsin researchers have detected almost 20 viruses in wild sport fish, including a distant relative of coronavirus that’s usually associated with birds. Researchers at UW-Madison say the discovery is part of a first-of-its-kind study in...
Parks Foundation, Molson Coors Raising $500,000 For Parks
Molson Coors and the Milwaukee Parks Foundation announced a new fundraising campaign with a goal to raise $500,000 for Milwaukee County Parks. The campaign is called “Cheers to our Parks” and Molson-Coors has agreed to provide $250,000 in matching funding toward the goal. “We hope park enthusiasts, beer...
Bon Bon Shop Opens in Brewery District
Say bonjour to Bon Bon Shop. The French-inspired coffee and boba cafe is now open in the Brewery District, offering a sweet experience from start to finish. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with a flurry of inspirational messages — most clearly written by children — offering reminders such as “be kind” and “love is all you need.”
Crunching the Data on Spring Election
Only a few of the major races on Milwaukee’s spring ballot were competitive. Most notably, the latest Milwaukee Public Schools funding referendum passed by fewer than 2,000 votes. Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump put up relatively weak showings in their respective pro forma presidential preference votes. Evan Goyke won a landslide victory against the incumbent Milwaukee City Attorney. But the results were very different depending on where in Milwaukee the ballots were cast, our analysis shows.
Two Milwaukee Chefs Advance as James Beard Finalists
The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday announced the nominees for its 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards, and a pair of Milwaukee chefs made the cut. The trimmed-down list features 114 finalists, a drop from the more than 300 semifinalists named in January. Dan Van Rite and Dan Jacobs advanced from...
Evers Urges State Supreme Court to Allow Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is asking the state Supreme Court to roll back its 2022 ruling that prohibited using drop boxes to receive absentee ballots in elections. Drop boxes to collect absentee ballots had been used in communities across the state for several years. Their use increased in the 2020 election in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing recommendations. A 2021 Legislative Audit Bureau report found that at least 240 municipal clerks across the state had used drop boxes.
Concordia University Will Lay Off 24 Employees
Concordia University Wisconsin will lay off 24 employees at its Mequon campus, according to a federal WARN Notice filed with the state Department of Workforce Development. The university anticipates the terminations will begin on May 31, according to a letter sent to Mequon Mayor Andrew Nerbun and Ozaukee County Board Chairman Lee Schlenvogt.
Evers Vetoes Bill Restricting Transgender Athletes in School Sports
Gov. Tony Evers made good on a promise to veto a Republican bill aimed at banning students born biologically male from playing on K-12 female sports teams. In his veto message Tuesday, the Democratic governor accused Republicans of perpetuating “hateful and discriminatory rhetoric,” while a GOP lawmaker accused Evers of standing “AGAINST women.”
Gómez-Tom Wins Full Term on County Board
Sup. Caroline Gómez-Tom won a full term on the Milwaukee County Board Tuesday. The incumbent supervisor won District 14 in a rematch of special election held exactly one year ago to fill a vacant seat on the county board. Gómez-Tom carried 61.50% of the vote, defeating Angel C. Sanchez,...
Voters Amend State Constitution to Ban Private Election Funding
The rules for running elections in Wisconsin have changed after voters approved two constitutional amendments Tuesday that will restrict the use of private money and consultants to support election administration. Both amendments are responses to the use of private funds in the 2020 presidential election. The prohibition on outside funding...
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