Massive data center proposals are often developed in secret. Wisconsin has now joined several states with legislative proposals to make the process more transparent.
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Posted inArts and Recreation, Community
A ‘big blow for the city’: Milwaukee reacts to the possibility that Giannis leaves town
Many in Milwaukee have strong emotions about the basketball superstar potentially being moved by the Bucks before the NBA trade deadline.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight
‘I want our kids to do better’: Milwaukee handymen teach children life skills while supporting single parents
Daniel McHenry and AJ Batchelor, founders of Handyman Academy, step into North Side communities to teach students basic maintenance tasks, assembly and other skills while serving as mentors.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 30
Shop local vendors; learn how to buy a home as an educator; enjoy coffee and activities at the library; and more.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight
How ‘Miss Angela’ became Milwaukee’s spiritual triage center
Angela Smith, owner and operator of The Zen Dragonfly, uses African traditional methods to assist people in their physical, mental and spiritual healing.
Posted inCommunity, Education
The Department of Education has resumed garnishments for defaulted student loans. Here is what you need to know.
For the first time since 2020, the federal government has begun notifying defaulted borrowers their wages and tax returns could be garnished.
Posted inCommunity, Social Development Commission
Former SDC properties repossessed by lender at auction
Pending approval by a judge, Forward Community Investments will take possession of the Social Development Commission’s foreclosed properties.
Posted inCommunity, Education
MPS kindergarten enrollment starts Saturday, Jan. 31. Here’s what you need to know.
MPS kindergarten enrollment starts Saturday, Jan. 31. Here’s what you need to know.
Posted inCommunity
Why has WisconsinEye gone dark and what can be done about it?
Other states continue to broadcast legislative sessions and committees while Wisconsin’s service seeks public and private funding to continue.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Residents navigating the 16th Street Bridge closure can expect more travel delays soon
A section of the 16th Street Bridge should reopen to traffic in April, while residents can expect a much longer wait when the 27th Street Bridge closes.