The city is investigating several landlords — including a top executive of Robert W. Baird & Co. — as possible targets of lawsuits or court actions, City Attorney Grant Langley told a Common Council committee Monday morning. "We are going after some major players," Langley told the aldermen, who questioned what the city attorney's office has done in response to an ongoing … [Read more...] about Milwaukee officials vow to go after bad landlords
National and Local News
Democrats, immigrant rights groups set rallies
As Republicans prepare for next week's inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, Democrats and other groups in Wisconsin are poised to mount public challenges in a nationally coordinated push back against Republican policies. On Saturday, the Milwaukee-based group Voces de la Frontera will lead a march for immigration and refugee rights from its headquarters at 1027 S. … [Read more...] about Democrats, immigrant rights groups set rallies
Local Non-profit Organization to Host Youth Summit Aimed at Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness
Local Non-profit Organization to Host Youth Summit Aimed at Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness MILWAUKEE (January 12, 2017) – Grateful Girls, a local non-profit organization that serves those escaping the sex-trafficking industry will host its first Stay Out The Game 101 Youth Summit Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Summit. The month of January is National … [Read more...] about Local Non-profit Organization to Host Youth Summit Aimed at Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness
Milwaukee’s best new restaurants of 2016
It was a banner year for new restaurants. Restaurants that let a diner eat like a world traveler, restaurants that put a personal stamp on their dishes, restaurants that showed just how good a steak or a pizza could be — they're on the 2016 list of best new restaurants. Since 2008, this annual list has included anywhere from six to 10 restaurants; in 2016, a … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s best new restaurants of 2016
Milwaukee woman charged in torture, starvation death of child pleads insanity
One of two women charged in the torture and starvation death of 7-year-old Trevion Winningham entered an insanity defense Thursday and a judge ordered her examined by a court-appointed doctor. The subsequent mental-health report about Etter Hughes is expected to be filed with the court next month. Hughes, 44, is accused of failing to stop or prevent abuse by Mary Martinez, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee woman charged in torture, starvation death of child pleads insanity
Driver of stolen car gets 20 years in fatal hit-and-run
A Milwaukee drug dealer was sentenced to prison Thursday for his last drive — a fatal hit-and-run crash as he fled police in a stolen Jeep. Sean McNutt, 25, will spend 20 1/2 years in prison and almost 14 more on extended supervision on six convictions related to the March 26 crash that killed one man and injured four others in a minivan transporting disabled adults to a … [Read more...] about Driver of stolen car gets 20 years in fatal hit-and-run
Christmas Family Feast
Join us at the 27th Annual Christmas Family Feast at the Wisconsin Center District, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue from 11:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Christmas Day. A tradition in Milwaukee for 27 years, Christmas Family Feast is free and open to the entire community. “We’re preparing to feed 8,000 to 10,000 people on Christmas Day. This wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of … [Read more...] about Christmas Family Feast
Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee honors local leaders making a difference
On Thursday, December 1, 2016 The Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee held their 46th annual "Making Waves" luncheon at the Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago Street. The luncheon is hosted as an "oasis of inspiration" to all denominations to come together to build understanding, tolerance and friendship in Milwaukee's faith communities. As part of the … [Read more...] about Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee honors local leaders making a difference
Summerfest reveals new U.S. Cellular stage for 2018
Summerfest's U.S. Cellular Connection Stage is getting a built-from-scratch upgrade for 2018, fest officials announced Thursday. Constructed as part of a 10-year sponsorship renewal deal with U.S. Cellular, the stage will have its back to Lake Michigan, with clearer lakefront and skyline views and an increased capacity of 9,000, said Don Smiley, president and CEO of … [Read more...] about Summerfest reveals new U.S. Cellular stage for 2018
5 places to find Christmas in or near Milwaukee
Candy Cane Lane in West Allis is famous for Christmas displays that benefit the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Fund. Konzal's Crazy Christmas Light Show, which benefits the Wisconsin Make-A-Wish Foundation, makes the trip to Jackson worthwhile. If you're looking to shake off your inner Scrooge, check out these five businesses where season's … [Read more...] about 5 places to find Christmas in or near Milwaukee