Competition intensifies over who builds Wisconsin’s grid as data centers drive power demand
The Midwest’s grid operator reversed course on a key transmission project, marking a victory for Wisconsin’s largest transmission developer.
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Economic Development
Local data center critics praise Microsoft’s pledge to stop using NDAs, but remain skeptical
‘Companies typically don’t make announcements about building community trust unless those communities are already pushing back pretty hard,’ one environmental group says.
Education
MPS board to vote on moving deaf and hard-of-hearing students from Milwaukee Sign Language School to Neeskara
Deaf and hard-of-hearing students at Milwaukee Sign Language School, 7900 W. Acacia St., could move next year to Neeskara School, 1601 N Hawley Road.
Health & WEllness
Community event to spotlight the “silent crisis” of kidney disease
A Kidney Disease Awareness event aimed at educating the public about the condition will take place on Wednesday, March. 25 at Concordia 27.
Housing
What Milwaukee residents need to know about evictions in 2026
Evictions are still rampant in Milwaukee. Here is what you need to know.
Public Safety
MPD banned its officers from concealing their identities. Will the Common Council extend a similar policy to ICE agents?
A proposed ordinance would prohibit face coverings for all law enforcement agencies operating in Milwaukee – including U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
Arts and Recreation
Artwork that heals: TBEY Arts Center organizes youth exhibit inside hospital
The visual arts exhibit includes drawings, multimedia art and other pieces created by youths.