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Some members of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors are questioning a local nonprofit that has received almost $1.3 million in no-bid district contracts over the past decade. There are concerns about whether the nonprofit is delivering on its promises to improve student achievement, along with allegations of questionable board officer listings in tax filings.

Extensions to Fiserv Forum, East Side, Walkers Point and Bronzeville need local funding source.

Raises for 81 employees defended by mayors chief of staff in exclusive interview.

The discussion came days after Mayor Cavalier Johnson's administration admitted it was not the city's decision not to apply for the grant.

Would have paid for dozens of officers. Administration then chooses not to tell council or public.

Officials maintain that even if the city had successfully applied and was awarded the grant, the city would have had to turn it down because of a new state law.

Old friends will meet again — this time on opposite sides — when FCS powerhouse Sacramento State visits Stanford of the Pac-12.

 

As the Des Moines Art Center celebrates its 75th anniversary, Dr. Kelly Baum talks about working at The Met in New York City and her passion for art.

Phoenix Investors had secured the troubled property, but city opposed its redevelopment plans.