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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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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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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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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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101.7 The Truth, Milwaukee Courier, WNOV unite under new Black media trust

Elizabeth Morin May 1, 2026 0 Comment

Three Black media organizations in Milwaukee are now united under a new ownership structure and trust that leaders say will keep them independent, accountable to the community and running for years to come. The...

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ManpowerGroup sells its Jefferson Wells business unit to Sikich for $100 million

Elizabeth Morin May 1, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup announced that it has sold its Jefferson Wells business unit to Naperville, Illinois-based professional services firm Sikich for $100 million. Jefferson Wells is a professional services firm providing finance...

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Bucks officially name new head coach

Elizabeth Morin April 30, 2026 0 Comment

The Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday officially named Taylor Jenkins as the team’s new head coach. The news that the Bucks were going to hire Jenkins to replace Glenn “Doc” Rivers, who resigned recently, was...

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Third Space Brewing to open beer garden in West Allis

Elizabeth Morin April 29, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based Third Space Brewing is partnering with the City of West Allis to open a new beer garden this summer in Liberty Heights Park. Operating out the new Liberty Heights Park Pavilion, the beer...

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After a decade, Marquette commercial banking program looks to next chapter

Elizabeth Morin April 28, 2026 0 Comment

Marquette University’s commercial banking program, one of only a few undergraduate programs of its kind across the country, is marking a decade of preparing students for the region’s banking sector, and Kent Belasco, the...

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Rebuilding I-94: The key corridor between Milwaukee and Madison faces years of change

Elizabeth Morin April 27, 2026 0 Comment

Work is underway on Interstate 94 in Milwaukee County, part of a broader push to update the main corridor that connects Milwaukee with Madison and carries tens of thousands of commuters each day. Built...