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7 Brew plans three drive‑thru stands in the Milwaukee area — an approved Glendale site plus two city locations — with openings expected in early 2026 and about 50 jobs tied to each rollout.
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Outpost is converting warehouse space into a nearly 9,000 sq ft commercial kitchen at its Milwaukee HQ to expand prepared foods, wholesale and possibly open a fifth store.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 55-year-old was wounded near 27th and McKinley in an early-morning shooting police say may have started as a traffic dispute. MPD is asking for tips.
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Pandemic-era rental aid has dwindled and local nonprofits are stretched thin. Leaders warn a wave of evictions could follow as filings remain high.
Sweet Joy Brazilian Cafe is leaving Brady Street after three years; owner Marcia Joy plans to relocate and is seeking a new owner for the 1208 E. Brady St. space.
DanDan in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward was temporarily closed on March 20 by the Milwaukee Health Department pending a re‑inspection. Officials have not yet disclosed a reason.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Spring thaw has opened potholes across Milwaukee; mechanics warn repairs can cost drivers hundreds.
A tour bus with dozens aboard ran off I-43 and struck a building near Bay Beach in Green Bay on Sunday; 15–20 people suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Emergency crews escalated to a second alarm.
Authorities arrested a 48‑year‑old West Bend man after deputies say investigators found nearly 700 grams of marijuana, psychoactive mushrooms and 13 firearms at Camp Silver Brook.
A shooting near W. Cheyenne and N. Darien left multiple people injured while investigators placed numerous evidence markers at the scene. Police are canvassing witnesses.
A Milwaukee man pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree reckless homicide in his nephew's March 2025 stabbing. Sentencing is set for April 24.
An overnight shooting on Water Street left at least one person dead and several others wounded early Sunday. The incident has renewed questions about downtown nightlife safety.
A Milwaukee home daycare provider is wanted after a 1‑year‑old in her care tested positive for fentanyl and needed multiple doses of Narcan.
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