Government & Politics

In the four weeks since Wisconsin began its effort to vaccinate the state's roughly 450,000 frontline health care workers, just over 85,600 doses have been administered, according to data released Tuesday afternoon by the Department of Health Services. 

Milwaukee residents and leaders celebrated the commencement of construction of new homes in a pair of subdivisions on the near northwest side, in part the result of new incentives the city is offering.

John Stibal is retiring from his post as director of development for the city of West Allis.

More than 25 Kenosha-area businesses impacted by the violent protests that erupted in the community in late August have received loans of up to $50,000, the Kenosha Area Business Alliance announced today.

The COVID-19 vaccine will be provided at no cost for all Wisconsin residents, regardless of their insurance status, the Wisconsin Office of Commissioner of Insurance confirmed this week.

Waukesha officials are again seeking firms interested in redeveloping a vacant city-owned site just north of downtown.

The stimulus package passed by Congress last night could provide a significant windfall for small businesses as it offers them a second shot at government-backed loans and an easier loan forgiveness process.

Milwaukee County and Imagine MKE announced the recipients of $700,000 in CARES Act funding for arts and culture organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said he is seeking more doses of the Pfizer vaccine after being informed that the state will receive a smaller shipment next week than its initial round this week.

The state of Wisconsin is again looking for sites suitable for a new 100,000-square-foot Milwaukee crime laboratory.