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The planned Tempo by Hilton at 308 W. Kilbourn Ave. has been canceled, the site owner told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The seven‑story project would have added roughly 160 rooms.
The Medical College of Wisconsin paid about $4.7M for nearly 10 acres on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus in Wauwatosa, expanding its campus footprint.
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Two elevators at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s parking garage were out for months, forcing visitors to use stairs and prompting accessibility and safety questions. Local reporting traced the long outage.
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A Wisconsin Rapids resident claimed a $2,000,000 top prize on the Wisconsin Lottery's $2 Million Royale scratch ticket purchased at Nekoosa Mart.
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Wauwatosa’s July 4 fireworks will be staged at Wisconsin Lutheran College’s athletic complex. Stadium opens about 7 p.m.; the show launches around 9:15 p.m.
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A Milwaukee Licenses Committee backed an application for a new Deer District sports bar, advancing the proposal toward a full Common Council vote as the plaza adds more game‑day venues.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A vehicle wanted in a bank robbery crashed after a short police chase in Milwaukee; two people were taken to hospital and arrested.
Multiple homes and vehicles were struck by gunfire near Brady Street early Monday; Milwaukee police are investigating and asking for tips.
MCTS switched to its summer schedule on June 7, restoring weekday midday service on four routes and adjusting dozens of timetables. Expect detours and stop changes as I‑94 and bridge work continue.
A 21-year-old was shot Saturday on the 3000 block of N. 39th Street; police say they are seeking a known suspect and urge witnesses to contact tips lines.
Politics & Govt in ...
Judge Glenn H. Yamahiro, Wisconsin's first Asian‑American judge, will retire in September, creating a vacancy on Milwaukee County's Branch 34.
Milwaukee is upgrading its 911 dispatch with text‑to‑911, real‑time translation, instant transcription and improved GPS in a phased rollout through 2026. Officials say configuration begins next week.
St. Augustine Prep's $100M north campus on the former Cardinal Stritch grounds is nearly finished and set to open Aug. 17, 2026. The site will add classrooms, STEM labs and new athletics facilities.
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