The Latest Breaking News from Milwaukee

Matthew Desmond: ‘The poverty rate in America and the UK should be zero – and I think we can get there’

For the Pulitzer prize-winning author of Evicted, a heartbreaking study of the American housing crisis, bearing witness was not enough

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2023

Special election preview: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, general

The nonpartisan general for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is on April 4, 2023. The primary was held on Feb. 21 and the filing deadline to run was on Jan. 3. 

Ballotpedia · Mar 15, 2023

Coalition aims to keep Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin

A coalition of Wisconsin business, tourism and health care leaders, former office holders and others says it is working to find a bipartisan solution to keeping the Milwaukee Brewers in the state

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Republicans set opening presidential debate for August

The Republican National Committee has decided that the opening Republican presidential debate of the 2024 election season will take place in Milwaukee this August

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Boy, 5, finds gun before accidentally shooting himself dead in his own home

Elijo Gonzalez, 5, died on Tuesday night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, after finding a gun at his home and accidentally shooting himself, in a tragic incident that sparked discussions on gun safety

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023

In Wisconsin’s supreme court race, a super-rich beer family calls the shots

Members of the Uihlein dynasty are pouring millions into opposite sides of one of this year’s most important elections

The Guardian - US · Feb 21, 2023

Giannis Antetokounmpo aims dig at LeBron James and Kevin Durant with championship message

The Milwaukee Bucks ace helped coach the all-star celebrity game alongside NBA legend Dwayne Wade - and a conversation between the two championship winners was caught on camera beforehand

Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2023

Cities appealing 2020 census count garner only small wins

U.S. cities and towns that have challenged their 2020 census population figures appear to be winning only small victories

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Milwaukee Board of School Directors roundup

Wisconsin is holding elections, including for Milwaukee Board of School Directors, on Feb. 21, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Feb 17, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Milwaukee Common Council roundup

Wisconsin is holding elections, including for Milwaukee Common Council, on Feb. 21, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Feb 17, 2023