A three-story Giannis mural on the 600 EAST building was spray-painted Wednesday, leaving a downtown landmark marred and prompting online reaction. City partners will weigh restoration options.

Milwaukee’s Ko‑Thi Dance Company says federal grant cuts have left the 57‑year‑old troupe scrambling — dancers face unpaid rehearsal time and education programs are shrinking. The board has relaunched an anniversary fundraiser but leaders warn ticket sales won’t cover the shortfall.

Milwaukee’s new museum director wants MAM to be civic infrastructure, not an ornament. Her outreach and a student-art controversy are sharpening the plan.