Government & Politics
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State seeking $70 million federal grant to create next Manufacturing USA institute
Wisconsin leaders are seeking a $70 million federal grant to create a Manufacturing USA institute focused on artificial intelligence.
Medical College of Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Injury Center receives CDC designation
The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Injury Center was one of 11 institutions selected as Injury Control Research Centers...
Milwaukee’s dockless scooter program gets higher ridership
The City of Milwaukee has been paid more than $430,000 from revenue generated by the new dockless scooter program...
Oshkosh Defense receives additional Army contract worth $72.9 million
Oshkosh Defense has received an additional order for its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2 worth $72.9 million.
Jefferson County administrator to become president and CEO of Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation
Jefferson County Administrator Ben Wehmeier will leave that post to become the new president and chief executive officer of...
City unveils plans to transform Swing Park on East Side
The City of Milwaukee unveiled a plan to transform the currently closed "Swing Park" — located beneath the Holton...
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July’s Hop streetcar ridership was second highest month since pandemic
Milwaukee's streetcar, The Hop, recorded 63,383 total trips this July, the second highest monthly ridership number since the COVID-19...
Historic status approved for Menomonee Valley building
A vacant industrial building in the Menomonee Valley has been designated as historic by the Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission,...
Earned media a highlight of 2024 RNC’s impact on Milwaukee
Nearly two months following the influx of visitors and activity brought in by the 2024 Republican National Convention, Visit...
Office tenants move out of 100 East as conversion to apartments hits financing snag
The last remaining tenants at the 100 East office tower in downtown Milwaukee are finding new homes in other...
