Residents question plans to move Capitol library to Midtown Center redevelopment
The city is considering creating a new space for the Milwaukee Public Library Capitol Branch 14 blocks east of its current location as part of the redevelopment of the former Walmart building at Midtown Center.
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Economic Development
Is the Milwaukee I-94 construction project expected to take eight years?
Yes. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the project that began in 2025 is expected to wrap up in 2033.
Education
Student loan defaults surge in Wisconsin, US after federal reprieve ends
The pandemic grace period has ended, along with the most generous repayment plan. Now, borrowers across the state are struggling to repay, and those who attended Wisconsin’s for-profit colleges are twice as likely to be delinquent on their loans.
Health & WEllness
Here’s what you need to know about the proposed cuts by MCTS
The proposed cuts are the result of the Milwaukee County Transit System’s long-term structural budget shortfall.
Housing
HACM launches ‘Save your Spot’ campaign for housing waiting lists
People who’ve applied for public housing must log into HACM’s Rent Café applicant portal to update their contact information and confirm they want to stay on the wait list.
Public Safety
Five people with Milwaukee ties will have commutation hearings in August
They are among the first applicants to appear before Wisconsin’s reestablished Commutation Advisory Board, which was created to make recommendations on potential sentence reductions to Gov. Tony Evers.
Arts and Recreation
Milwaukee teens use AI tools to create apps to help solve community problems
From skin care to entrepreneurship, Milwaukee Vibe Coding Summer Camp gave teens a free opportunity to learn AI and coding skills and use them to resolve everyday challenges.