Art that listens: Inside Milwaukee’s first bilingual art museum
Opened in 2024 by Ernesto “Neto” Atkinson, The Catacombs of Neto Art Museum was designed as a space for conversation and connection, but not silence.
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Economic Development
At least four Wisconsin communities signed secrecy deals for billion-dollar data centers
Massive data center proposals are often developed in secret. Wisconsin has now joined several states with legislative proposals to make the process more transparent.
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.
Health & WEllness
Milwaukee homeless providers increase capacity as temperatures hit subzero levels
Milwaukee’s homeless providers and others are working together to ensure safety during extreme cold.
Housing
Program helps Milwaukeeans obtain homeownership with interest-free loans
The Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association created a debt reduction loan fund specifically to serve Milwaukeeans trying to obtain homeownership.
Public Safety
Fire and Police Commission and MPD to discuss facial recognition technology policy Thursday
Milwaukee police say technology has helped solve crimes, while some worry about other ways the tool could be used.
Arts and Recreation
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.