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Business

Advocates for I-794 removal disappointed in WisDOT study results

Elizabeth Morin May 10, 2026 0 Comment

Advocates for removing the portion of I-794 between downtown Milwaukee and the Historic Third Ward expressed disappointment with a new study from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, which explained the shortfalls of the freeway...

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Business

BizTimes Milwaukee wins seven awards in annual Milwaukee Press Club contest

Elizabeth Morin May 9, 2026 0 Comment

BizTimes Milwaukee took home seven awards in the Milwaukee Press Club’s annual Excellence in Journalism contest, the publication’s best showing ever in the competition. The awards were presented Friday night at the Press Club’s...

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Finance

Regents appoint interim UW president while committee begins permanent search

Elizabeth Morin May 8, 2026 0 Comment

UW-Superior Chancellor Renée Wachter will serve as interim president of the Universities of Wisconsin, following the April ousting of former president Jay Rothman. Additionally, Board of Regents president Amy Bogost announced Friday that a...

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Business

Despite recent development spike, study finds Jefferson County needs more construction to grow tax base for local government

Elizabeth Morin May 8, 2026 0 Comment

Although Jefferson County’s residential and industrial development uptick has made headlines in recent years, a Wisconsin Policy Forum study published today is telling a different story – one indicating the county’s growth is lagging...

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Business

DSHA breaks ground on new athletic facilities as campus campaign advances

Elizabeth Morin May 6, 2026 0 Comment

Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in Milwaukee is moving into the next stage of a multi-phase campus investment effort with the Wednesday groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction for new athletic...

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Finance

Admirals home attendance for 2025-26 season was team’s best since joining AHL

Elizabeth Morin May 6, 2026 0 Comment

The Milwaukee Admirals today announced that the team had its best home attendance season since joining the American Hockey League for the 2001-02 season. Prior to that season the Admirals were part of the...

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Business

Harley-Davidson’s Q1 profit down by $108 million, revenue dips 12%

Elizabeth Morin May 5, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson on Tuesday reported a first quarter profit of $25 million, down $108 million from last year’s first quarter net income of $133 million. The company also reported a 12% overall...

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Finance

City of Milwaukee buys building in 30th Street Industrial Corridor for $1.8 million

Elizabeth Morin May 5, 2026 0 Comment

The City of Milwaukee has purchased a 106,500-square-foot industrial building within the 30th Street Industrial Corridor area on the northwest side for $1.8 million, according to state records. The warehouse, built in 1903, is...

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Business

Gateway Technical College names new president and CEO

Elizabeth Morin May 4, 2026 0 Comment

Gateway Technical College, which has campuses and centers in Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties, today announced that Veronique Vien Tran has been named its next president and chief executive officer. Tran currently serves...

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Finance

Costco buys site for Franklin store, construction to begin this week

Elizabeth Morin May 4, 2026 0 Comment

Issaquah, Washington-based Costco Wholesale Corp. has purchased the 20.5-acre site in Franklin where it plans to build a new store for $4.6 million, according to state records. Construction of the store is expected to...