Tax credit awarded for Direct Supply expansion in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee company that supplies and runs senior living facilities will receive up to $22.5 million in state economic development tax credits to expand its campus on the city's northwest side.The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.

UW regents approve request for $42.5 million in new funding

MADISON — The University of Wisconsin system's governing body has approved a request for $42.5 million in new funding.The Wisconsin State Journal reports the regents on Thursday took the first step in what officials acknowledge will be a lengthy process that they hope will reverse years of declining state support.The request now goes to Gov.

Sheriff Clarke: Violence will not be allowed to get out hand

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke said Sunday, August 14th a repeat of the violence that plagued the city Saturday night, August 13th cannot be allowed to happen.Clarke said the violence will not be allowed to get out hand, citing Ferguson, Missouri and Baltimore -- where rioting broke out after black men died during incidents there involving police."People have to find a more socially acceptable way to deal with their frustration, their anger and resentment.