South Milwaukee News

Members of the public wait in the gallery for a session of the state Assembly to begin at the state Capitol in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, June 15, 2011.

MADISON It's technically called the state budget but a Republican lawmaker says it should include a ban on public access where Gogebic Taconite is exploring the feasibility of a new iron ore mine.

MADISON It's technically called the state budget but a Republican lawmaker says it should include a ban on public access where Gogebic Taconite is exploring the feasibility of a new iron ore mine.

The following is from South Milwaukee neighbor Don Lawson who works tirelessly and with great commitment for the well being of Grant Park, which I'm pleased to be able to post for him: Over the past 12 months, some woods in Grant Park have suffered serious vandalism.

The crash happened Sunday afternoon near 15th and Drexel in South Milwaukee. The vehicle is described as a dark red colored SUV.

South Shore officials have joined in opposing a possible state study that would consider tearing down the high-profile Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge.

A bra with a message hangs on the wall of the Holler House bar in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 14, 2013.

Kevin Fischer is a veteran broadcaster, the recipient of over 150 major journalism awards from the Milwaukee Press Club, the Wisconsin Associated Press, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, the Wisconsin Bar Association, and others.

A 24-year-old Mequon woman was cited for drunken driving and speeding in the 9200 block of northbound Interstate 43 about 2:25 a.m. April 23. She was taken to a local hospital for a blood test.

The notices come just three days after members of United Steelworkers Local 1343 ratified a six-year labor contract at the mining equipment plant.

The South Milwaukee Downtown Market is about more than its first-class lineup of vendors it's also about truly special events.

Awaiting Milwaukeeans this weekend is a bigger and broader - but still authentic - Polish Fest, which hopes to attract nearly 40,000 people this year from across the nation, thanks to the fest's partnership with Summerfest's Rock 'n Sole Run on Saturday.

The United Steelworkers have announced that members have ratified a new, six-year contract at Caterpillar's South Milwaukee plant.

Two local "lifers" in the bowling business bought Classic Lanes on South Howell Avenue in Oak Creek from a bank and plan to update it.

Recently, I read a book about the Gateway Arch in St. Louis that lamented the 40-square block neighborhood razed to make room for the arch and its park.

Google Maps provide a great way to view the world from your computer. Normally, I'm not a big fan of looking at street maps.

We invite children of the South Milwaukee area to join us for our Vacation Bible School! You will have a tremendous time at the "Son Quest Rainforest Vacation Bible School being held at the South Milwaukee United Methodist Church from Sunday, July 25th - Thursday, Jule 29th, 5pm - 7:45 pm.

Another late night at work and you just arrived home where 2 hungry children are waiting for you to feed them.

On July 21st the Garlic Mustard Pickers will provide the music for the 9:30 a.m. service at First Congregational United Church of Christ at 1111 N. Chicago Avenue in South Milwaukee.

Family lured Jerrianne and her husband to South Milwaukee in 2002 from Southern California where she worked as, first, a journalist, then, as a court information officer.