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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/JSOnline business reporter covering commercial development.
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Rockwell picks New Berlin for 1M-square-foot manufacturing plant
Rockwell's New Berlin plant could be developed on 100 acres along West Grange Avenue and South Moorland Road.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Classy Girl Cupcakes reborn as Classy Girl Rebaked in Brewery District
Classy Girl Cupcakes, which closed its downtown Milwaukee operation in December, is making a comeback as Classy Girl Rebaked this March.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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City financing proposed for Walker's Point workforce housing projects
New Land Enterprises LLC wants to develop the 82-unit VIA, at 1000-1010 S. Fifth St., and the 65-unit Forma, at 412 and 418 S. Fourth St.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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New city facility could free up Menomonee Valley sites for development
The Department of Public Works wants to redevelop a building near the former A.O. Smith/Tower Automotive site--replacing a Menomonee Valley facility.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Miller High Life Theatre's demolition opposed by national venues group

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Miller High Life Theatre's demolition opposed by national venues group
Demolishing the theater "would erase a cultural anchor that has hosted thousands of performances," says the National Independent Venues Association.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Regal Ware revives historic West Bend Co. name for cookware factory

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Regal Ware revives historic West Bend Co. name for cookware factory
West Bend Co., which operates a manufacturing facility in West Bend, also serves as a contract manufacturer for other cookware companies.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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High Life Theatre's replacement by convention hotel draws questions
That recommendation is part of a new study commissioned by the Wisconsin Center District. District board members discussed the study on Jan. 30.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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New Milwaukee convention hotel could be at High Life Theatre site, study says
The project could include the 650-room hotel, 150 apartments, 30,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, and activated green space.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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200 apartments planned at historic Walker's Point industrial buildings
Known as the Lindsay Brothers and Walsh buildings, the project site is on South Second Street. The developer is California-based Whitecap Projects.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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Credit union sues Fiserv saying it didn't secure online bank platform
FiCare Federal experienced repeated account takeovers and fraud losses while using Fiserv’s Virtual Branch Next platform, the lawsuit claims.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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Harbor District development's RiverWalk will delay public access

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Harbor District development's RiverWalk will delay public access
That marks the first time in the RiverWalk's 33-year history that a segment won't provide 24-hour access from the moment it's completed.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Rockwell pays $62.5 million for Mequon facility it's been leasing
Rockwell, which makes industrial automation systems, has operated the facility since 1990. It sold the building in 2004 to free up capital.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Longtime head of We Energies' corporate parent is retiring

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Longtime head of We Energies' corporate parent is retiring
Gale Klappa, 75, chairman of Milwaukee-based WEC Energy Group Inc., will retire in May, according to the company's announcement.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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City considers building purchase near former A.O. Smith/Tower site

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City considers building purchase near former A.O. Smith/Tower site
A new Common Council resolution would approve the acquisition of the property at 3282 N. 35th St. from United Realty LLC.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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Milwaukee politician accused Wisconsin Center District head of assault
A prominent civic leader was recently investigated for assault, but no charges were filed, sources told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Here are five things to know about new Bucks President Josh Glessing
Glessing recently met with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for an interview about his background, and his new high-profile role with the Bucks.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Bay View's former White House sold. Mother's restaurant remains there
The three-story building, 2900-2902 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., was sold for $870,000 to Washington, D.C.-based Golden Gate Ventures LLC.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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Inpro Corp. plans to build new manufacturing facility in Muskego
Inpro's new facility would expand manufacturing capacity and streamline operations in its wall protection division.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Harbor District building would have a RiverWalk--without public access
The RiverWalk wouldn't connect to the larger public system until additional segments are eventually developed on adjacent properties.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Brookfield office building sold at deep discount--after similar sales
The three-story, 61,635-square-foot building, 250 S. Executive Drive, was sold for $906,400 to Denton, Texas-based Kamy Real Estate Property Trust.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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St. Paul Fish Co. allowed managers to take workers' tips, lawsuit says

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St. Paul Fish Co. allowed managers to take workers' tips, lawsuit says
St. Paul Fish Company and its owners, Timothy and Mary Beth Collins, are named in the civil complaint filed by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Historic south side department store to be converted to apartments
The three-story building is to have 16 units on its upper floors, with the first floor prepared for a possible sit-down restaurant.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Lakefront Brewery plans to add picnic tables, play area, food truck
The plans call for those outdoor amenities overlooking the Milwaukee River. The property has been used for equipment storage, among other things.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Crumbl Cookies mulls central city location for first Milwaukee store
Detra and Khalid Rodgers are negotiating with Crumbl Cookies regarding a franchise agreement tied to a city-owned building at 1606 W. Walnut St.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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Woodland Pattern arts center moving to Bay View--home to 4 book stores

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Woodland Pattern arts center moving to Bay View--home to 4 book stores
Here's a closer look at Woodland Pattern, Voyageur Book Shop, Collector's Edge Comics, Lion's Tooth, and Bay View Books and Music.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM