West Allis Residents Rally for Safe Medication Disposal, Collecting 52 Pounds of Unused Prescriptions
Residents of West Allis dropped off 52 pounds of medications for safe disposal, part of an initiative supported by the Wisconsin DOJ and DEA, with the local police department collecting 544 pounds since fall 2024.
Milwaukee Officials Urge Immediate FEMA Aid Applications for Flood Relief, $30 Million Available on First-Come Basis
Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and Alderman Chambers Jr. urge Wisconsin residents affected by floods to apply for FEMA aid, emphasizing the first-come, first-served nature of the nearly $30 million fund.
Milwaukee Alderman Burgelis Challenges Senator Wanggaard's Fiscal Accusations, Advocates for Transparent Governance
Alderman Burgelis rebuts Senator Wanggaard's claims on Milwaukee budget management, emphasizing adherence to Act 12 and criticizing what he views as political theater over resolving actual fiscal issues.
New Berlin Council Amplifies Citizen Voice, Denies Mission's Request, and Invests in Winter Safety Measures
A New Berlin Common Council meeting discussed city initiatives, denied a map survey request with a 4-3 vote, approved de-icing equipment unanimously, and passed a flood control resolution, with officials promoting community engagement.
Redstone Rises Again As Saukville Couple Take Over Green Bay Ave Spot
Amin and Edita Juma are opening Redstone Kitchen at 470 E. Green Bay Ave. in Saukville this spring with corned beef, Italian beef and Chicago‑style hot dogs. Village approval is in hand and the owners plan to expand the menu if demand grows.
Enderis Park Kid Comes Home To Tap New Tree Line Brewing
Local brewer Nick Guthery plans to open Tree Line Brewing at 7100 W. Center St. in Enderis Park, pitching a neighborhood taproom with a sustainability focus. Details remain limited as he works through plans and a tentative preview is set for Sept. 18.
Carrie’s Crispies Plots Big West Allis Move For Super-Sized Sweet Spot
Carrie’s Crispies plans to move to a larger West National Avenue storefront with a small commercial kitchen and expanded retail, pending Plan Commission review. The application outlines hours and a summer 2026 renovation timeline.
Central Standard Touches Down at MKE With New Concourse C Cocktail Bar
Central Standard has opened a Concourse C bar at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, serving signature cocktails and bottles‑to‑go as the distillery scales up. The move brings a local cocktail program to MKE gates ahead of a larger Harley‑Davidson campus expansion.
Bronzeville Time Machine: Neon '80s Arcade Bar Levels Up King Drive Nights
Summer of '85 turns King Drive into a neon‑soaked '80s time capsule, pairing retro arcade games with themed cocktails, a playful menu and family hours before late‑night DJs. The two‑level spot aims to be both kid‑friendly and a late‑night draw.
Wayfinder MKE Pulls Plug On East Side Restaurant, Turns Spot Into Party Hub
Wayfinder MKE will end regular restaurant service May 3 and pivot to an events‑only model; the rooftop bar will return for the summer season. The owners say the change will let the space focus on private bookings, from weddings to corporate gatherings.
Jalisco's Takes Over North Avenue Hot Corner With Tacos Past Midnight
A Herrera-family outpost quietly opened on North Avenue this week, filling 2018 E. North Ave with tacos, margaritas, all-day breakfast and a late‑night menu. The spot refitted its dining room and brings more patio and late-night options to the East Side.
Milwaukee Overhauls Parklet and Sidewalk Dining Rules
Council President José G. Pérez is pushing to fold parklet permits into the city's licensing process to standardize rules and give neighbors a formal say. The move would align parklets with existing license requirements and could change how quickly restaurants open outdoor seating.
Dulce Diabla Plots South Side Takeover of Don Julio’s Bar
Dulce Diabla has filed for an occupancy permit to move into 1537 S. César E. Chávez Drive, the building now occupied by Don Julio’s, proposing a bar, dance club and sit‑down restaurant. The plan will need Licenses Committee and Common Council approval before it can open.
Red Arrow Park’s Quiet Kiosk Poised For Summer Beer Garden Takeover
A filing shows the Estabrook beer-garden team wants to open a seasonal Red Arrow Beer Garden at 920 N. Water St., possibly as soon as July, pending permits. The plan would keep the plaza active through winter months under a short-term agreement.