Category: Wisconsin News Briefs

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement Campaign Begins Law Enforcement to Focus on Impaired Driving Through Labor Day Stepped-up patrols begin this week to prevent tragedies caused by impaired driving on our roads. Officers from Wisconsin State Patrol and law enforcement agencies across the state will work together to stop impaired drivers throughout the […]

Molina Healthcare Offering $50 and $100 Gift Cards Milwaukee, Wis., — Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin, in collaboration with the Milwaukee Health Department, will hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Milwaukee Community Resource Fair to address low vaccine participation rates in the central city. Molina will offer $100 Visa gift cards for those receiving their […]

Wisconsin DMV extends hours ahead of primary Steps to obtain an ID to vote explained The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will extend hours next week at customer service centers that are open on Monday (August 8) and/or Tuesday (August 9). These centers will remain open until 6 p.m. The extended […]

Wisconsin’s Fall Primary Election Have an ID to Vote Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in next month’s state primary election (August 9). Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the most common form of identification used […]

MPS Foundation to Host “Celebration of Scholars” MILWAUKEE, — After another challenging year, the MPS Foundation will celebrate 38 remarkable students and award them more than $250,000 in total scholarships, eclipsing the Foundation’s previous high. The awardees mirror the robust diversity of Milwaukee, with 93% being students of color and 31 of the 38 will […]

Wisconsin State Patrol to Partner with Wisconsin Motor Carriers Wisconsin State Patrol officers will keep an eye on motorists from a new vantage point this week, as they team up with semi-truck drivers to keep Wisconsin highways safe. Officers across the state will join truck drivers in their cabs during the Trooper in a Truck […]

DOJ Announces $65,000 Settlement with Emerald Sky Dairy to Resolve Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater Laws MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced a settlement with Emerald Sky Dairy, LLC (Emerald Sky Dairy) requiring it to pay $65,000 to resolve violations in November 2019 related to a manure discharge into a creek […]

Celebrate Safe Driving During Fourth of July Weekend Travel The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds travelers over the Fourth of July weekend to celebrate safe driving and buckle up, put their phone down, plan ahead and drive carefully through work zones. WisDOT offers these other safety reminders: Slow down. Posted speed limits apply to […]

Pavement Buckles Rise with Summer Temperatures The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding motorists to be alert of pavement buckles as hot temperatures continue over the next several days. The recent heat wave increases the possibility of pavement buckles. Pavement buckling occurs when slabs of pavement expand and push against one another. If the […]

Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program – Applications Open The Wisconsin Help for Homeowners program has so far distributed over $2 million to help Wisconsin homeowners stay in their homes, catch up on bills, and avoid foreclosure. The program is open to individuals and families who live in Wisconsin with overdue housing-related bills, both with and […]

Fireworks Return to Milwaukee’s Lakefront on July 3rd MILWAUKEE, WI – After a two-year hiatus, Milwaukee’s July 3 fireworks display presented by American Family Insurance, Milwaukee County Parks, the Kelben Foundation, Inc. and Town Bank, a Wintrust Community Bank, returns to the lakefront this summer. The July 3rd display, which attracts over 100,000 people to […]

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee MILWAUKEE – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) is hosting a job fair on May 26 at the Mardak Center for Administration & Training. BGCGM is welcoming candidates to apply and interview for full-time and part-time positions onsite. Available positions include Club managers, youth development professionals, […]

Bloom and Groom Brightens Eleven Milwaukee Neighborhoods in May Flowers Bring Residents Together, Build Community Strength MILWAUKEE – The City of Milwaukee and its Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation (NIDC) will again coordinate the sale and distribution of nearly 50,000 flowers to residents in 11 different neighborhoods around Milwaukee during the month of May. The first […]

Affordable High-Speed Internet Comes to Westlawn Gardens MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — Nearly 1,000 households in the Westlawn Gardens community will have access to affordable high-speed internet. With support from the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM), and Microsoft, PCs for People built a 4G LTE tower to provide internet access to residents at an […]

FAT TUESDAY COMING TO DEER DISTRICT THIS SUMMER MILWAUKEE – Fat Tuesday, the leading brand of frozen cocktails, will come to Deer District this summer as a permanent tenant, featuring its famous 190 Octane®, piña coladas, margaritas, electric lemonade and more. Fat Tuesday features the famous 190 Octane®, Cat 5 Hurricane® and other customer favorites. […]

Mask Mandate to Remain in Effect for Milwaukee County Transit System MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee County Transit System will continue to require riders to wear masks on County buses. The decision comes out of an abundance of caution as COVID19cases have increased locally over the past three weeks.  Some of the most vulnerable, high-risk […]

Palermo’s and Hunger Task Force to Host “Easter Baskets for the Hungry” Distribution will provide 500 special holiday boxes for local families in need When: Friday, April 8 Distribution to begin at 9:30 a.m. Where: Hunger Task Force 5000 W. Electric Avenue, West Milwaukee, WI 53219 What: Palermo’s Pizza is partnering with Hunger Task Force […]

Mayor Cavalier Johnson to Sign Resolution Approving Gathering MILWAUKEE, WI  Mayor Cavalier Johnson will sign Common Council file #211710, a resolution approving the City of Milwaukee’s Gathering Place Feasibility Study and Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP). As President of the Common Council, Mayor Johnson worked with City departments and local stakeholders to create the Gathering […]

CHINA LIGHTS WISCONSIN RETURNING IN SEPTEMBER 2022 MILWAUKEE, WI – The China Lights Wisconsin Festival presented by TriCity National Bank, is returning to Boerner Botanical Gardens this fall after two years’ pandemic cancellation. From September 16th to October 30th, 2022, Boerner Botanical Gardens will once again be transformed into a spectacular destination, illuminated with more […]

PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL MILWAUKEE RE-OPENS MILWAUKEE – Punch Bowl Social will permanently re-open its doors Wednesday, March 16 in Milwaukee’s Deer District. The opening comes days prior to Fiserv Forum, just across the plaza from Punch Bowl’s front door, hosting first and second round games of the college basketball tournament (on March 18 and 20). […]