MPD pursuit policy overhaul pushed by FPC would reduce chases by 15%
Milwaukee's Fire and Police Commission Vice Chair is making her case publicly for the first time about her push to scale back Milwaukee Police Department pursuit policy.
Mother’s Day at Milwaukee County Zoo; moms receive free admission
MILWAUKEE COUNTY - Spend a fun day with mom on Mother’s Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Sunday, May 10! All mothers will receive free admission, courtesy of Peoples State Bank. Mother's Day at the zoo. What we know:. On Mother’s Day, the zoo is open from 9:30...
Pharmacy chaos as Walgreens sets June shutdown deadline – customers forced to drive further...
WALGREENS is losing another pharmacy next month amid hundreds of closures. The struggling pharmacy chain is closing a location in Milwaukee on June 23. This will force customers to drive further for their prescriptions as they are automatically transferred to another location in Miller Valley. According to a Walgreens spokesperson,...
Police seek public’s help in identifying Wisconsin robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in southern Wisconsin are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a suspect connected to an early Monday morning robbery. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the pictured suspect entered a business on May 4 at 4:37 a.m. on the 1600 block of East North Avenue and jumped […]
State Debate: ACA premiums jumped 40% in Milwaukee, reports Bruce Thompson
Urban Milwaukee's data wonk Bruce Thompson reports that Affordable Care Act premiums increased by 40% in Milwaukee. In the five prior years, the ObamaCare costs rose by about 2% annually, he reports, but GOP members of Congress decided to cut subsidies and add to the unaffordability of health care in 2026.
Milwaukee Sets Rain Record For April
Milwaukee is drying off from its wettest April on record. The National Weather Service says Brew City endured a record-breaking month in April, recording nearly nine and a half inches of rain. That’s the most rain Milwaukee has seen in April, easily surpassing the previous high set in 2013.
11 Wisconsin Burger Spots That Consistently Beat The Big Chains At Their Own Game
Burgers are something that always remind me of school days, when you’d quickly stop by a shop during a rush and grab one on the go. Wisconsin has a lot of places that make really great burgers, each with its own style and twist. Some are simple and classic, which take you straight back to those busy lunch breaks.
MPS teacher in running for ‘America’s Favorite Teacher’
Tina Gleason, a teacher at Golda Meir School in Milwaukee, is in the running to become "America's Favorite Teacher."
Milwaukee’s housing crisis leaves younger adults and families struggling to find stability
Housing instability for young adults in Milwaukee is a growing problem. Looking for solutions, young adults, residents and leaders gathered at Wellpoint Care Network in late April to discuss systemic gaps and realities young adults face with renting and homeownership. “Homeownership is a privilege when it shouldn’t be,” Tamia Abney,...
The Last Voyage of the Lady Elgin
On a warm evening in 1860, the Lady Elgin’s paddlewheels gently pushed her from Chicago’s passenger dock proceeded north. The boat was a pleasant and comfortable way for politicians, families on holiday, soldiers and prominent businessmen to travel up and down Lake Michigan. Two roomy decks, a promenade where couples lingered, and saloons with the fragrant scent of bay rum, fine cigars, and brandy...
