Government & Politics

Milwaukee officials announced Friday that city will move into phase 4 of its reopening plan on Wednesday, July 1, as restrictions continue to be slowly reduced from stay at home mandates earlier this year that were put in place to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

The Democrats have reassured that Milwaukee will remain a centerpiece of what's been reduced to a mostly virtual convention this summer, but with only a fraction of the visitors coming to town and the threat of the coronavirus still looming, the once-promised national spotlight is looking pretty dim.

The city of Milwaukee has received a $235,000 grant to support a planned new park in the city’s Century City Triangle Neighborhood.

Despite a more than $300 million drop in Wisconsin’s unemployment fund this year, businesses in the state will likely...

The DNC needs to come back to Milwaukee in 2024. Make that announcement ASAP.

Jolted by the COVID-19, the 2020 Democratic National Convention, originally expected to bring 50,000 visitors, national and and international media attention and provide a $250 million economic impact to Milwaukee, has officially been reduced to a mostly virtual event, officials announced Wednesday.

The owners of the former Northridge Mall on Milwaukee's far northwest side are appealing a judge's decision that the buildings be demolished.

Wanaki Golf Course in Menomonee Falls has been sold by Waukesha County to a family business that owns and operates several area golf courses and driving ranges.

Omar Shaikh will stay on as board chair of VISIT Milwaukee until June 2021, delaying plans to transition out of the role at year's end.

A proposed ordinance from downtown Milwaukee Ald. Robert Bauman provides details on where protests would be permitted within the...