Wauwatosa committee approves mask ordinance extension

Wauwatosa committee approves mask ordinance extension

The Wauwatosa Community Affairs Committee unanimously approved extending the city's mask ordinance, set to expire April 7, until June 16.

The Wauwatosa Community Affairs Committee unanimously approved extending the city's mask ordinance, set to expire April 7, until June 16.

Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months

Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months

President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.

President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.

Evers vetoes legislative oversight of American Rescue Plan funds

Evers vetoes legislative oversight of American Rescue Plan funds

Gov. Evers traveled to Milwaukee to veto a bill. His action means the governor will control $3.2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief money -- with no legislative oversight.

Gov. Evers traveled to Milwaukee to veto a bill. His action means the governor will control $3.2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief money -- with no legislative oversight.

Business, jobs bounce back in Wisconsin after challenging year

Business, jobs bounce back in Wisconsin after challenging year

Wisconsin jobs are coming back one year after the COVID-19 shutdown; the state's unemployment rate is close to where it was pre-pandemic.

Wisconsin jobs are coming back one year after the COVID-19 shutdown; the state's unemployment rate is close to where it was pre-pandemic.

WI cheesemakers gear up as state's vaccination efforts move forward

WI cheesemakers gear up as state's vaccination efforts move forward

Thursday, March 25, people in Wisconsin's cheesemaking industry said they're prepared as vaccination efforts ramp up in the Dairy State.

Thursday, March 25, people in Wisconsin's cheesemaking industry said they're prepared as vaccination efforts ramp up in the Dairy State.

Bars prep for 2nd St. Patrick's Day weekend amid pandemic

Bars prep for 2nd St. Patrick's Day weekend amid pandemic

Bars from Milwaukee to Racine and in between are preparing for St. Patrick's Day. Some are hoping for a good turnout, while others are just happy to be open.

Bars from Milwaukee to Racine and in between are preparing for St. Patrick's Day. Some are hoping for a good turnout, while others are just happy to be open.

Milwaukee DPW extends Active Streets program into November

Milwaukee DPW extends Active Streets program into November

The DPW program permits restaurants and bars to use sidewalks, parking lanes and travel lanes for expanded outdoor seating accommodations amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The DPW program permits restaurants and bars to use sidewalks, parking lanes and travel lanes for expanded outdoor seating accommodations amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Festa Italiana canceled for 2nd year in a row due to virus concerns

Festa Italiana canceled for 2nd year in a row due to virus concerns

Festa Italiana, Milwaukee's summer ode to Italy, will be canceled for a second year in a row due to coronavirus concerns, the Board of Directors at the Italian Community Center said Friday, Feb. 26.

Festa Italiana, Milwaukee's summer ode to Italy, will be canceled for a second year in a row due to coronavirus concerns, the Board of Directors at the Italian Community Center said Friday, Feb. 26.

Third Space Brewing increases beer-making capacity amid pandemic

Third Space Brewing increases beer-making capacity amid pandemic

Third Space Brewing announced on Wednesday, Feb. 24 that it is increasing the four-year-old craft brewery’s brewing capacity to 18,000 barrels per year.

Third Space Brewing announced on Wednesday, Feb. 24 that it is increasing the four-year-old craft brewery’s brewing capacity to 18,000 barrels per year.

Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses

Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses

The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.

The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.

Darick Books of Milwaukee seeks to uplift, teach, create

Darick Books of Milwaukee seeks to uplift, teach, create

There are just a handful of Black-owned bookstores in Wisconsin. One of them is Darick Books on Milwaukee's north side.

There are just a handful of Black-owned bookstores in Wisconsin. One of them is Darick Books on Milwaukee's north side.

Riverwest business owner encouraged by President Biden's remarks

Riverwest business owner encouraged by President Biden's remarks

In his first major visit since taking office, President Joe Biden took questions from some of Milwaukee's own in a town hall Tuesday.

In his first major visit since taking office, President Joe Biden took questions from some of Milwaukee's own in a town hall Tuesday.

Bakery struggling in pandemic gets needed boost from customers

Bakery struggling in pandemic gets needed boost from customers

A longtime Kenosha bakery is experiencing ups and downs during the coronavirus pandemic. The worry now is -- what to do to stay afloat.

A longtime Kenosha bakery is experiencing ups and downs during the coronavirus pandemic. The worry now is -- what to do to stay afloat.

Downtown Dining Week begins, hopes to boost business

Downtown Dining Week begins, hopes to boost business

Downtown Dining Week has kicked off in Milwaukee, serving up much-needed support for restaurants dealing with a decrease in customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Downtown Dining Week has kicked off in Milwaukee, serving up much-needed support for restaurants dealing with a decrease in customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.